ISO 11857:1999
(Main)Textile floor coverings — Determination of resistance to delamination
Textile floor coverings — Determination of resistance to delamination
This International Standard describes a method for the determination of the force required to separate the plies of textile floor coverings. It is applicable to all types of textile floor coverings with a secondary or foam backing. The results obtained by this method are useful as a control of production but cannot be considered to be a reliable indication of in-use performance.
Revêtements de sol textiles — Détermination de la résistance à la délamination
La présente Norme internationale spécifie une méthode pour déterminer la force nécessaire pour séparer les couches constitutives d'un revêtement de sol textile. Elle s'applique à tous les types de revêtements de sol textiles comprenant soit un deuxième dossier, soit une sous-couche mousse. Les résultats obtenus avec cette méthode sont utiles dans le cadre de la maîtrise de la production mais ne peuvent pas être considérés comme une indication fiable de la performance en utilisation.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 14-Apr-1999
- Technical Committee
- ISO/TC 219 - Floor coverings
- Drafting Committee
- ISO/TC 219 - Floor coverings
- Current Stage
- 9093 - International Standard confirmed
- Start Date
- 26-Mar-2026
- Completion Date
- 28-Mar-2026
Relations
- Consolidated By
ISO/IEC 17021:2006 - Conformity assessment — Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems - Effective Date
- 06-Jun-2022
Overview
ISO 11857:1999 establishes a standardized method for determining the resistance of textile floor coverings to delamination. This International Standard is applicable to all types of textile floor coverings that use a secondary or foam backing. The procedure defines how to measure the force required to separate the plies, providing valuable data for quality control during production. Although results obtained via this method are not a reliable prediction of in-use performance, they are essential for maintaining consistent product quality and for identifying manufacturing issues.
Key Topics
- Delamination resistance testing: The standard focuses on measuring the force needed to separate layers in textile floor coverings.
- Applicable products: All textile floor coverings with secondary or foam backings, including carpets and rugs.
- Test methodology: Utilizes a tensile testing machine with specific settings to ensure consistent measurement.
- Specimen preparation: Details steps for sampling, specimen cutting, conditioning, and the application of adhesive tape for foam-backed products.
- Conditioning and testing environment: Specifies standard atmospheric conditions (20°C ± 2°C, 65% RH ± 2%) as per ISO 139 to ensure repeatable results.
- Calculation and reporting: Describes how to interpret test data, calculate average loads, and compile comprehensive test reports.
Applications
Textile floor covering manufacturers:
ISO 11857:1999 is widely used in manufacturing environments for quality assurance. By assessing the force required to separate backing layers, manufacturers can quickly detect issues related to bonding processes, adhesive quality, or material compatibility.
Product development and R&D:
Development teams use delamination resistance data when designing new products or selecting backing systems. Consistent application of this standard helps in comparing different backing types or adhesives.
Third-party testing and certification:
Independent laboratories and certifying bodies rely on ISO 11857:1999 to provide standard, comparable results for textile floor covering samples.
Procurement and vendor qualification:
Buyers and procurement professionals use delamination resistance values as part of their quality criteria for supplier selection, especially when secondary or foam backings are specified.
Related Standards
For comprehensive testing and compliance in the textile flooring industry, the following ISO standards are frequently referenced alongside ISO 11857:1999:
ISO 139:Textiles - Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing
Establishes the environmental conditions essential for standardized textile testing, referenced in ISO 11857 for conditioning and testing requirements.ISO 1957:Machine-made textile floor coverings - Sampling and cutting specimens for physical tests
Provides guidance on specimen selection and preparation to ensure representative, reliable test results.ISO 2424:Textile floor coverings - Vocabulary
Defines key terms and classifications used throughout flooring standards, supporting clear communication across the industry.
Practical Value
Implementing ISO 11857:1999 helps organizations:
- Ensure consistent production quality of textile floor coverings
- Rapidly identify and correct manufacturing defects related to delamination
- Maintain compliance with international flooring product standards
- Provide customers and partners with credible, comparable test data
By following this standard, companies can strengthen their quality assurance processes, increase customer confidence in their products, and better compete in global markets for textile floor coverings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
ISO 11857:1999 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Textile floor coverings — Determination of resistance to delamination". This standard covers: This International Standard describes a method for the determination of the force required to separate the plies of textile floor coverings. It is applicable to all types of textile floor coverings with a secondary or foam backing. The results obtained by this method are useful as a control of production but cannot be considered to be a reliable indication of in-use performance.
This International Standard describes a method for the determination of the force required to separate the plies of textile floor coverings. It is applicable to all types of textile floor coverings with a secondary or foam backing. The results obtained by this method are useful as a control of production but cannot be considered to be a reliable indication of in-use performance.
ISO 11857:1999 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 59.080.60 - Textile floor coverings; 97.150 - Floor coverings. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ISO 11857:1999 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ISO/IEC 17021:2006. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 11857
First edition
1999-04-15
Textile floor coverings — Determination
of resistance to delamination
Revêtements de sol textiles — Détermination de la résistance
à la délamination
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Reference number
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies (ISO
member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO technical
committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been established has
the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in
liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical
Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.
International Standards are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 3.
Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for voting.
Publication as an International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote.
International Standard 11857 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 38, Textiles, Subcommittee SC 12,
Textile floor coverings.
© ISO 1999
All rights reserved. Unless otherwise specified, no part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic
or mechanical, including photocopying and microfilm, without permission in writing from the publisher.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD © ISO ISO 11857:1999(E)
Textile floor coverings — Determination of resistance
to delamination
1 Scope
This International Standard describes a method for the determination of the force required to separate the plies of
textile floor coverings. It is applicable to all types of textile floor coverings with a secondary or foam backing.
The results obtained by this method are useful as a control of production but cannot be considered to be a reliable
indication of in-use performance.
2 Normative references
The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of
this International Standard. For dated references, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these
publications do not apply. However, parties to agreements based on this International Standard are encouraged to
investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below. For
undated references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies. Members of IEC and ISO
maintain registers of currently valid International Standards.
ISO 139,
Textiles — Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing.
ISO 1957, Machine-made textile floor coverings — Sampling and cutting specimens for physical tests.
3 Definition
For the purpose of this International Standard the following definition applies.
3.1
delamination force
the force required to separate the component layers of a textile floor covering, measured over a width of 50 mm and
expressed in newtons
4 Principle
The end of a test specimen is delaminated by hand and the force to continue delamination is measured on an
autographic tensile strength tester under specified conditions.
5 Apparatus
5.1 Tensile testing machine, capable of being operated at a constant rate of extension (CRE) of
300 mm/min ± 10 mm/min.
5.2 Clamping system, having serrated or padded jaw faces with a minimum area of 25 mm 3 75 mm designed to
prevent slippage in the clamps during testing
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NORME ISO
INTERNATIONALE 11857
Première édition
1999-04-15
Revêtements de sol textiles —
Détermination de la résistance
à la délamination
Textile floor coverings — Determination of resistance to delamination
A
Numéro de référence
Avant-propos
L'ISO (Organisation internationale de normalisation) est une fédération mondiale d'organismes nationaux de
normalisation (comités membres de l'ISO). L'élaboration des Normes internationales est en général confiée aux
comités techniques de l'ISO. Chaque comité membre intéressé par une étude a le droit de faire partie du comité
technique créé à cet effet. Les organisations internationales, gouvernementales et non gouvernementales, en
liaison avec l'ISO participent également aux travaux. L'ISO collabore étroitement avec la Commission
électrotechnique internationale (CEI) en ce qui concerne la normalisation électrotechnique.
Les Normes internationales sont rédigées conformément aux règles données dans les Directives ISO/CEI, Partie 3.
Les projets de Normes internationales adoptés par les comités techniques sont soumis aux comités membres pour
vote. Leur publication comme Normes internationales requiert l'approbation de 75 % au moins des comités
membres votants.
La Norme internationale ISO 11857 a été élaborée par le comité technique ISO/TC 38, Textiles, sous-comité SC 12,
Revêtements de sol textiles.
© ISO 1999
Droits de reproduction réservés. Sauf prescription différente, aucune partie de cette publication ne peut être reproduite ni utilisée sous quelque
forme que ce soit et par aucun procédé, électronique ou mécanique, y compris la photocopie et les microfilms, sans l'accord écrit de l'éditeur.
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NORME INTERNATIONALE © ISO ISO 11857:1999(F)
Revêtements de sol textiles — Détermination de la résistance
à la délamination
1 Domaine d’application
La présente Norme internationale spécifie une méthode pour déterminer la force nécessaire pour séparer les
couches constitutives d'un revêtement de sol textile. Elle s'applique à tous les types de revêtements de sol textiles
comprenant soit un deuxième dossier, soit une sous-couche mousse.
Les résultats obtenus avec cette méthode sont utiles dans le cadre de la maîtrise de la production mais ne peuvent
pas être considérés comme une indication fiable de la performance en utilisation.
2 Références normatives
Les documents normatifs suivants contiennent des dispositions qui, par suite de la référence qui y est faite,
constituent des dispositions valables pour la présente Norme internationale. Pour les références datées, les
amendements ultérieurs ou les révisions de ces publications ne s'appliquent pas. Toutefois, les parties prenantes
aux accords fondés sur la présente Norme internationale sont invitées à rechercher la possibilité d’appliquer les
éditions les plus récentes des documents normatifs indiqués ci-après. Pour les références non datées, la dernière
édition du document normatif en référence s'applique. Les membres de l’ISO et de la CEI possèdent le registre des
Normes internationales en vigueur.
ISO 139, Textiles — Atmosphères normales de conditionnement et d’essai.
ISO 1957, Revêtements de sol textiles fabriqués à la machine — Échantillonnage et prélèvement des éprouvettes
en vue des essais physiques.
3 Définition
Pour les besoins de la présente Norme internationale, la définition suivante s'applique.
3.1
force de délamination
force nécessaire pour séparer les couches constitutives d’un revêtement de sol textile, mesurée sur une largeur de
50 mm et exprimée en newtons
4 Principe
Délamination manuelle de l'extrémité d'une éprouvette, dans des conditions spécifiées, et mesurage, à l'aide d'un
dispositif enregistreur de résistance à la traction, de la force nécessaire pour poursuivre la délamination.
5 Appareillage
, pouvant fonctionner à une vitesse constante d’allongement (CRE) de
5.1 Appareil d’essai de traction
300 mm/min – 10 mm/min.
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, avec des faces de mâchoires dentelées ou garnies et une surface minimale de
5.2 Système de fixation
25 mm · 75 mm afin d’empêcher le glissement dans les mâchoires pendant les essais.
, informatisé ou non, fonctionnant à la même
5.3 Enregistreur grap
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