ISO/TC 219/WG 1 - Textile floor coverings

This document specifies a method for the determination of the number of tufts and/or loops per unit length and per unit area of a textile floor covering. It is applicable to textile floor coverings with the pile of which consists of tufts and/or loops.

This document sets out the requirements for installing textile floor coverings (carpets). It gives details of the work necessary in preparing subfloor surfaces together with the procedures that are to be adopted where textile floor coverings are laid over various types of subfloors and underlays and where subfloor heating units are installed. NOTE This document addresses needle insertion tufted, woven, fusion bonded, fibre bonded, knitted, non-woven, felted, and flocked textile floor coverings.

This document specifies methods for the determination of the total mass per unit area, total pile mass per unit area, and mass of pile per unit area above the substrate, and for the calculation of measured surface pile density and measured pile fibre volume ratio of textile floor coverings.

This document specifies four methods of test for textile floor coverings (with or without an underlay, see Clause 9) using the Lisson Tretrad machine. — test A: determination of mass loss of textile floor coverings, also used to assess fibre bind of synthetic pile carpets; — test B: determination of stair nosing appearance change of textile floor coverings; — test C: determination of fibre bind on synthetic loop pile carpets; — test D: determination of fibre bind (hairiness) on needled floor coverings and floor coverings without pile.

This document specifies a procedure for the determination of the dimensional changes and distortion out of plane likely to take place when textile floor coverings and tiles are subjected to varied water and heat conditions. The method is applicable to all textile floor coverings and textile floor coverings in tile form.

This document provides recommendations for the installation and use of textile floor coverings on stairs for both residential/domestic and contract/commercial purposes. It covers all products composed of textile material with a pile or non-pile use surface including the use of such products in tile form. This document is applicable only to carpets that are intended to be installed without the use of protective stair nosings. For carpets that are intended to be installed using protective stair nosings, the overall use class determines the stair suitability. NOTE 1 The use of stair nosings/edgings in public areas is often the subject of local bye-laws and legislations. NOTE 2 In many split-level dwellings, a room can have one or two steps between different levels. This situation differs from a stairway in several important respects: — the steps are usually wider and therefore traffic intensity in any one place is usually lower; — the carpet can be bent over steps in either the machine direction or the across-machine direction. On a stairway, it is normal practice to lay the carpet with the pile lying down the stairs.

ISO 10833:2017 specifies a method to determine the susceptibility of textile floor coverings to mechanical damage at cut edges. It is applicable to all textile floor coverings both as sheet materials and as tiles.

ISO 6347:2017 specifies the technical subjects that form the basis for the provision of information, at the point of sale, for consumer guidance prior to and after the purchase of a textile floor covering. It is applicable to textile floor coverings of all types.

ISO 20251:2016 specifies a laboratory test method for determining the water impermeability of textile floor coverings. This method cannot be used to characterize a wall-to-wall installation of textile floor covering tiles.

ISO 18168:2015 describes a method for determining the colour fastness of textile floor coverings and yarns, loose fibres and tufts extracted from textile floor coverings, to the action of a reference shampoo solution.

ISO 10361:2015 describes procedures that use the mechanical action of a Vettermann drum or a hexapod tumbler tester to produce changes in appearance (surface structure and colour) to all types of textile floor coverings. It does not include pilling or colour changes due to other actions. Changes produced by these drum testers are assessed in accordance with the applicable assessment standard.

ISO 9405:2015 describes the procedures for assessing the overall change in appearance of textile floor coverings caused by Vettermann drum and hexapod tumbler testers according to ISO 10361 and ISO 4918.

ISO 4919:2012 specifies a method for determination of tuft withdrawal force and is applicable to all carpets with a cut or loop pile yarn structure.

ISO 6356:2012 specifies a method of evaluating the electrostatic propensity of textile and laminate floor coverings under controlled conditions. Since the potential generated varies with humidity, shoe materials, walk surface and individuals' mannerisms, the values generated by this test will not necessarily duplicate actual field experience, but will provide a relative comparison of the performance of different surfaces. For classification purposes and in cases of dispute, the measurement procedure specified in ISO 6356:2012 can be used under controlled conditions specified in the relevant classification standard or agreed between disputing parties. There may be occasions where measurements are required under non-controlled conditions, e.g. in situ measurements on installed floor coverings. The principle of measurement using the equipment specified in ISO 6356:2012 can be used to make measurements, either with the standard footwear specified or with specific footwear relevant to the end use.

ISO 10965:2011 describes a laboratory method for the determination of the electrical resistance of textile floor coverings. The method includes both horizontal and vertical measurements.

ISO 11379:2009 describes a laboratory-scale textile-floor-covering cleaning procedure using a spray-extraction technique. ISO 11379:2009 is applicable to all kinds of textile floor coverings, both machine-made and hand-made.

ISO 2424:2007 gives definitions of terms relating to textile floor coverings, and defines categories of these products.

ISO 24341:2005 specifies methods for determining the length, width and straightness of resilient or textile floor coverings in sheet form.

This document specifies guidelines for the development of specific textile floor covering maintenance and cleaning standards, procedures and criteria to reflect locally specific conditions. This document specifies the factors which are likely to impact the final results of textile floor covering cleaning, defining maintenance and cleaning terms to highlight differences. It establishes low-cost, non-residue and environmentally-friendly guidance for textile floor covering maintenance and cleaning under the premise of maximizing the use value of textile floor covering.

ISO 20253:2016 specifies a laboratory test method to determine the abrasion resistance and fibre bind of flocked textile floor coverings.

ISO 12951:2015 specifies four methods of test of textile floor coverings (with or without an underlay, see Clause 9) using the Lisson Tretrad machine. - test A: determination of mass loss of textile floor coverings, also used to assess fibre bind of synthetic pile carpets; - test B: determination of stair nosing appearance change of textile floor coverings; - test C: determination of fibre bind on synthetic loop pile carpets; - test D: determination of fibre bind (hairiness) on needled floor coverings and floor coverings without pile.

ISO/PAS 18167:2014 sets out the requirements for installing textile floor coverings (carpets). It gives details of the work necessary in preparing subfloor surfaces together with the procedures that are to be adopted where textile floor coverings are laid over various types of subfloors and underlays and where subfloor heating units are installed. NOTE This International Standard addresses needle insertion tufted, woven, fusion bonded, fibre bonded, knitted, non-woven, felted, and flocked textile floor coverings. The objective of this International Standard is to provide the contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, and purchasers of textile floor coverings and others, for example, technical educators, with procedures to enable the provision of correctly installed textile floor coverings.

The method in ISO 11856:2014 uses a modified Martindale fabric abrasion machine to assess fibre loss in pile carpets by weighing the amount of fibre removed at specified intervals. It is applicable to all types of cut pile, wool-rich textile floor coverings.

ISO 24342:2007 describes methods for determining side lengths, straightness of edges and squareness of resilient or textile floor tiles. The side lengths, straightness and squareness of resilient or textile floor tiles are important considerations because installed flooring will have an objectionable appearance if these performance criteria are not followed. This may cause the installed tiles to line up unevenly, producing unsightly seams and corners that do not match.

ISO 24342:2006 describes methods for determining side lengths, straightness of edges and squareness of resilient floor tiles. The side lengths, straightness and squareness of resilient floor tile are important considerations because installed flooring will have an objectionable appearance if these performance criteria are not followed. This may cause the installed tiles to line up unevenly, producing unsightly seams and corners that do not match.