ASTM D123-02

Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles

SCOPE
1.1 This standard is the compilation of all terminology developed by Committee D-13 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 which has jurisdictional responsibility for every item is the first attribution noted after the definition. The standards in which the terms and definitions appear are 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.
1.2 In addition to being a specialized dictionary, Terminology D 123 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 and respective definitions.
1.4.2 Ready reference guide.
1.4.3 Annex A1 Generic names and definitions of manufactured fibers.
1.4.4 Annex A2 Classification of manufactured and natural fibers.
1.4.5 Annex A3 Terms relating to the hand of fabrics.
1.4.6 Annex A4 Terminology revision procedures.
1.4.7 Annex A5 Industry accepted synonyms.
1.4.8 Appendix X1 Other sources of textile terminology.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Dec-2002
• 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 D123-01e1 - Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
• Effective Date: 10-Dec-2002
• Replaced By: ASTM D123-03 - Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
• Effective Date: 10-Feb-2003
• Referred By: ASTM F1731-21 - Standard Practice for Body Measurements and Sizing of Fire and Rescue Services Uniforms and Other Thermal Hazard Protective Clothing
• Effective Date: 10-Dec-2002
• Referred By: ASTM D7748/D7748M-14(2021) - Standard Test Method for Flexural Rigidity of Geogrids, Geotextiles, and Related Products
• Effective Date: 10-Dec-2002
• Referred By: ASTM D4231-22 - Standard Practice for Evaluation of Launderable Woven Dress Shirts and Sports Shirts
• Effective Date: 10-Dec-2002
• Referred By: ASTM D7744/D7744M-20 - Standard Test Methods for Tensile Testing of High Performance Polyethylene Films
• Effective Date: 10-Dec-2002
• Referred By: ASTM E3260-21 - Standard Guide for Forensic Examination and Comparison of Pressure Sensitive Tapes
• Effective Date: 10-Dec-2002
• Referred By: ASTM D2724-19 - Standard Test Method for Bond Strength of Bonded, Fused, and Laminated Apparel Fabrics
• Effective Date: 10-Dec-2002
• Referred By: ASTM D6413/D6413M-22 - Standard Test Method for Flame Resistance of Textiles (Vertical Test)
• Effective Date: 10-Dec-2002
• Referred By: ASTM D5428-08(2019) - Standard Practice for Evaluating the Performance of Inflatable Restraint Modules
• Effective Date: 10-Dec-2002
• Referred By: ASTM D1424-21 - Standard Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by Falling-Pendulum (Elmendorf-Type) Apparatus
• Effective Date: 10-Dec-2002
• Referred By: ASTM D4886-18 - Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Geotextiles (Sandpaper/Sliding Block Method)
• Effective Date: 10-Dec-2002
• Referred By: ASTM D7559/D7559M-09(2020) - Standard Test Method for Determining Pressure Decay of Inflatable Restraint Cushions
• Effective Date: 10-Dec-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F1414-19 - Standard Test Method for Measurement of Cut Resistance to Chainsaw in Lower Body (Legs) Protective Clothing
• Effective Date: 10-Dec-2002
• Referred By: ASTM D6961/D6961M-09(2021) - Standard Test Method for Color Measurement of Flax Fiber
• Effective Date: 10-Dec-2002

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D 123 – 02
Standard Terminology Relating to
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Textiles
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 123; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
1.1 This standard is the compilation of all terminology 2.1 ASTM Standards:
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developed by Committee D-13 on Textiles. D 2050 Terminology Relating to Zippers (D13.54)
1.1.1 This terminology, consists mostly of definitions, D 3136 Terminology Relating to Care Labels for Textile
which are specific to the textile industry. Meanings of the same and Leather Products Other Than Textile Floor Coverings
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terms used outside the textile industry can be found in other and Upholstery (D13.62)
compilations or in dictionaries of general usage. D 3888 Terminology Relating to Open-End Spinning
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1.1.2 The specific D13 subcommittee which has jurisdic- (D13.58)
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tional responsibility for every item is the first attribution noted D 3990 Terminology Relating to Fabric Defects (D13.59)
after the definition. The standards in which the terms and D 4391 Terminology Relating to Burning Behavior of Tex-
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definitions appear are listed by number after the jurisdiction for tiles (D13.92)
the term. The wording of an entry cannot be changed without D 4523 Terminology Relating to Leather-filled and Down-
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the approval of the subcommittee which has jurisdiction and filled Products (D13.61)
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subcommittee D13.92 on Terminology. See 1.2, 1.3, 1.4. D 4845 Terminology Relating to Wool (D13.13)
1.2 In addition to being a specialized dictionary, Terminol- D 4848 Force, Deformation and Related Properties of Tex-
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ogy D 123 is also a tool for managing the committee’s tiles (D13.57)
terminology. This includes finding, eliminating, and preventing D 4850 Terminology Relating to Fabric and Related Terms
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redundancies, that is, where two or more terms relating the (D13.59)
same concept are defined in different words. Redundancies can D 4920 Terminology Relating to Moisture in Textiles
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also occur when one definition is used for two or more terms. (D13.51)
1.3 While the review for clarity and form are the responsi- D 4965 Terminology of Seams and Seam Finishes in Home
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bility of the terminology subcommittee, the concept of man- Sewing (D13.53)
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aging terminology is the broad responsibility of every writer of D 5038 Terminology of Textile Conservation (D13.53)
standards, specifically the task group leader and subcommittee D 5219 Terminology Relating to Body Dimensions for
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chairman. Apparel Sizing (D13.55)
1.4 Subsequent to a listing of specific subcommittee com- D 5253 Terminology of Writing Care Instructions and Gen-
pilations, this standard is comprised of the following sections eral Refurbishing Procedures for Textile Floor Coverings
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that are listed in the order in which they appear. and Textile Upholstered Furniture (D13.62)
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1.4.1 Alphabetical listing of terms and respective defini- D 5497 Terminology Relating to Buttons (D13.54)
tions. D 5646 Terminology of Basic Sewing Machine Stitches for
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1.4.2 Ready reference guide. Home Use (D13.53)
1.4.3 Annex A1 Generic names and definitions of manufac- D 5684 Terminology Relating to Pile Floor Covering
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tured fibers. (D13.21)
1.4.4 Annex A2 Classification of manufactured and natural
3. Terminology
fibers.
1.4.5 Annex A3 Terms relating to the hand of fabrics. 3.1 Alphabetical listing of terms with subcommittee juris-
diction and attribution for each term.
1.4.6 Annex A4 Terminology revision procedures.
1.4.7 Annex A5 Industry accepted synonyms.
A-tuft, n—a single-pass process for aligning hook free fibers
1.4.8 Appendix X1 Other sources of textile terminology.
on the Fibroliner FL-101. [D 13.11] D 5332
abrasion, n—the wearing away of any part of a material by
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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.
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Current edition approved Dec. 10, 2002. Published January 2003. Originally Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 07.01.
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approved in 1921. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as D 123 – 01. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 07.02.
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