ASTM D123-12

Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles

SCOPE
1.1 This standard is the compilation of all terminology developed by Committee D13 on Textiles.
1.1.1 This terminology, consists mostly of definitions, which are specific to the textile industry. Meanings of the same terms used outside the textile industry can be found in other compilations or in dictionaries of general usage.
1.1.2 The specific D13 subcommittee (SC) which has jurisdictional responsibility for every item is the first attribution noted after the definition. The SC terminology standard in which all the terms and definitions appear is listed by number after the jurisdiction for the term. The wording of an entry cannot be changed without the approval of the subcommittee which has jurisdiction. Users of this compilation should also review the SC terminology standard listed for more details or interpretations of these terms and their use by the SC having jurisdiction.
1.2 In addition to being a specialized dictionary, Terminology D123 is also a tool for managing the committee's terminology. This includes finding, eliminating, and preventing redundancies, that is, where two or more terms relating the same concept are defined in different words. Redundancies can also occur when one definition is used for two or more terms.
1.3 While the review for clarity and form are the responsibility of the terminology subcommittee, the concept of managing terminology is the broad responsibility of every writer of standards, specifically the task group leader and subcommittee chairman.
1.4 Subsequent to a listing of specific subcommittee compilations, this standard is comprised of the following sections that are listed in the order in which they appear.
1.4.1 Alphabetical listing of terms with definitions followed by SC attribution in brackets and SC terminology standard.
1.4.2 Annex A1 Terms Relating to the Hand of Fabrics.
1.4.3 Annex A2 Industry Accepted Synonyms.
1.4.4 Annex A3 Terminology Taken From D13 Standards That Have Been Withdrawn.
1.4.5 Annex A4 Terminology Revision Procedures.
1.4.6 Appendix X1 Other Sources of Textile Terminology.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Jan-2012
• ICS: 01.040.59 - Textile and leather technology (Vocabularies)
• ICS: 59.080.01 - Textiles in general
• Technical Committee: D13 - Textiles
• Drafting Committee: D13.92 - Terminology

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D123-09e2 - Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2012
• Replaced By: ASTM D123-12e1 - Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2012
• Referred By: ASTM D6613-08(2019) - Standard Practice for Determining the Presence of Sizing in Nylon or Polyester Fabric
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2012
• Referred By: ASTM F1955-22 - Standard Test Method for Flammability of Sleeping Bags
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2012
• Referred By: ASTM D4235-20 - Standard Performance Specification for Women's and Girls' Knitted Blouse and Dress Fabrics
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2012
• Referred By: ASTM F1939-15(2020) - Standard Test Method for Radiant Heat Resistance of Flame Resistant Clothing Materials with Continuous Heating
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2012
• Referred By: ASTM E3260-21 - Standard Guide for Forensic Examination and Comparison of Pressure Sensitive Tapes
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2012
• Referred By: ASTM D1447-07(2021) - Standard Test Method for Length and Length Uniformity of Cotton Fibers by Photoelectric Measurement
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2012
• Referred By: ASTM D5219-15 - Standard Terminology Relating to Body Dimensions for Apparel Sizing
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2012
• Referred By: ASTM D2059/D2059M-03(2022) - Standard Test Method for Resistance of Zippers to Salt Spray (Fog)
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2012
• Referred By: ASTM D4769-12(2018)e1 - Standard Specification for Woven and Warp Knitted Comforter Fabrics
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2012
• Referred By: ASTM D6603-19 - Standard Specification for Labeling of UV-Protective Textiles
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2012
• Referred By: ASTM D4120-07(2018) - Standard Test Method for Fiber Cohesion in Roving, Sliver, and Top in Dynamic Tests
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2012
• Referred By: ASTM D5169-98(2021) - Standard Test Method for Shear Strength (Dynamic Method) of Hook and Loop Touch Fasteners
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2012
• Referred By: ASTM E1458-12(2022) - Standard Test Method for Calibration Verification of Laser Diffraction Particle Sizing Instruments Using Photomask Reticles
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2012

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D123 − 12
StandardTerminology Relating to
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Textiles
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D123; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 1.4.5 Annex A4 Terminology Revision Procedures.
1.4.6 Appendix X1 Other Sources of Textile Terminology.
1.1 This standard is the compilation of all terminology
developed by Committee D13 on Textiles.
2. Referenced Documents
1.1.1 This terminology, consists mostly of definitions,
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
which are specific to the textile industry. Meanings of the same
D2050 Terminology Relating to Fasteners and Closures
terms used outside the textile industry can be found in other
Used with Textiles
compilations or in dictionaries of general usage.
D3136 Terminology Relating to Care Labeling for Apparel,
1.1.2 The specific D13 subcommittee (SC) which has juris-
Textile, Home Furnishing, and Leather Products
dictional responsibility for every item is the first attribution
D3888 Terminology for Yarn Spinning Systems
noted after the definition. The SC terminology standard in
D3990 Terminology Relating to Fabric Defects
which all the terms and definitions appear is listed by number
D4391 Terminology Relating to The Burning Behavior of
after the jurisdiction for the term. The wording of an entry
Textiles
cannot be changed without the approval of the subcommittee
D4845 Terminology Relating to Wool
which has jurisdiction. Users of this compilation should also
D4848 Terminology Related to Force, Deformation and
review the SC terminology standard listed for more details or
Related Properties of Textiles
interpretations of these terms and their use by the SC having
D4849 Terminology Related to Yarns and Fibers
jurisdiction.
D4850 Terminology Relating to Fabrics and Fabric Test
1.2 In addition to being a specialized dictionary, Terminol-
Methods
ogy D123 is also a tool for managing the committee’s
D4920 Terminology Relating to Conditioning, Chemical,
terminology.This includes finding, eliminating, and preventing
and Thermal Properties
redundancies, that is, where two or more terms relating the
D5219 Terminology Relating to Body Dimensions for Ap-
same concept are defined in different words. Redundancies can
parel Sizing
also occur when one definition is used for two or more terms.
D5253 Terminology Relating to Floor Coverings andTextile
1.3 While the review for clarity and form are the responsi-
Upholstered Furniture
bility of the terminology subcommittee, the concept of man-
D5646 Terminology Relating to Seams and Stitches Used in
aging terminology is the broad responsibility of every writer of
Home Sewing
standards, specifically the task group leader and subcommittee
D5684 Terminology Relating to Pile Floor Coverings
chairman.
D6477 Terminology Relating to Tire Cord, Bead Wire, Hose
Reinforcing Wire, and Fabrics
1.4 Subsequent to a listing of specific subcommittee
D6798 Terminology Relating to Flax and Linen
compilations, this standard is comprised of the following
D6799 Terminology Relating to Inflatable Restraints
sections that are listed in the order in which they appear.
D6963 Terminology Relating to Sewn Products Automation
1.4.1 Alphabetical listing of terms with definitions followed
D7018 Terminology Relating to Glass Fiber and Its Products
by SC attribution in brackets and SC terminology standard.
D7022 Terminology Relating to Apparel
1.4.2 Annex A1 Terms Relating to the Hand of Fabrics.
D7023 Terminology Relating to Home Furnishings
1.4.3 Annex A2 Industry Accepted Synonyms.
D7139 Terminology for Cotton Fibers
1.4.4 Annex A3 Terminology Taken From D13 Standards
D7722 Terminology Relating to Industrial Textile Stitches
That Have Been Withdrawn.
and Seams
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and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.92 on Terminology. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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3. Terminology acrylic fiber—See acrylic in D7641.
adhesion, n—the property denoting the ability of a material to
3.1 Alphabetical listing of terms with subcommittee juris
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Designation:D123–09 Designation: D123 – 12
Standard Terminology Relating to
1
Textiles
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D123; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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´ NOTE—Editorial corrections were made in September 2010.
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´ NOTE—Editorial updates were made to this document in September 2011.
1. Scope
1.1 This standard is the compilation of all terminology developed by Committee D13 on Textiles.
1.1.1 This terminology, consists mostly of definitions, which are specific to the textile industry. Meanings of the same terms
used outside the textile industry can be found in other compilations or in dictionaries of general usage.
1.1.2 The specific D13 subcommittee (SC) which has jurisdictional responsibility for every item is the first attribution noted
after the definition. The standards SC terminology standard in which all the terms and definitions appear areis listed by number
after the jurisdiction for the term. The wording of an entry cannot be changed without the approval of the subcommittee which
has jurisdiction and subcommittee D13.92 on Terminology. See 1.2, 1.3, 1.4. jurisdiction. Users of this compilation should also
review the SC terminology standard listed for more details or interpretations of these terms and their use by the SC having
jurisdiction.
1.2In1.2 In addition to being a specialized dictionary, Terminology D123 is also a tool for managing the committee’s
terminology. This includes finding, eliminating, and preventing redundancies, that is, where two or more terms relating the same
concept are defined in different words. Redundancies can also occur when one definition is used for two or more terms.
1.3While1.3 While the review for clarity and form are the responsibility of the terminology subcommittee, the concept of
managingterminologyisthebroadresponsibilityofeverywriterofstandards,specificallythetaskgroupleaderandsubcommittee
chairman.
1.4Subsequent1.4 Subsequent to a listing of specific subcommittee compilations, this standard is comprised of the following
sections that are listed in the order in which they appear.
1.4.1 Alphabetical listing of terms and respective definitions.
1.4.2Ready reference guide.
1.4.3Annex A1 Generic names and definitions of manufactured fibers.
1.4.4Annex A2 Classification with definitions followed by SC attribution in brackets and SC terminology standard.
1.4.2 Annex A1 Terms Relating to the Hand of manufactured and natural fibers. Fabrics.
1.4.3 Annex A2 Industry Accepted Synonyms.
1.4.5Annex1.4.4 Annex A3 Terms relating to the hand of fabrics. Terminology Taken From D13 Standards That Have Been
Withdrawn.
1.4.6Annex1.4.5 Annex A4 Terminology rRevision p Procedures.
1.4.7Annex A5 Industry accepted synonyms.
1.4.8Appendix 1.4.6 Appendix X1 Other sourcesSources of tTextile t Terminology.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards: D76Specification for Tensile Testing Machines for Textiles
D122Tolerances for Tire Fabrics Other Than Tire Cord Fabric
D204Test Methods for Sewing Threads
D276Test Methods for Identification of Fibers in Textiles
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D418Methods of Testing Pile Yarn Floor Covering Construction
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 on Textiles and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.92 on Terminology.
Current edition approved Jan. 15, 2009. Published March 2009. Originally approved in 1921. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D123–07. DOI:
10.1520/D0123-09E02.
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Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2012. Published May 2012. Originally approved in 1921. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as D123–09 . DOI:
10.1520/D0123-12.
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ForreferencedASTMstandards,visittheASTMwebsite,www.astm.org,[e-mail] Annual Book ofASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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D434Test Method for Resistance to Slippage of Yarns in Woven Fabrics Using a Standard Seam
D461Test Methods for Felt
D519Test Method for Length of Fiber in Wool Top
D578Specification for Glass Fiber Strands
D579Specification for Greige Woven Glass Fabrics
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D541Specification for Singl
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