ASTM D5684-19a - 1.7.2019
 
1. Scope

1.1 This terminology is a compilation of all terminology developed by Subcommittee D13.21 on Pile Floor Coverings.

1.2 This terminology is unique to the pile floor covering industry. Meanings of the same terms used outside the industry can be found in other compilations or in other dictionaries of general usage.

1.3 In addition to being a specialized dictionary, D5684 is also useful for managing the Terminology of the Subcommittee.

1.4 Terms listed under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee D13.21.

1.5 For definitions of other textile terms see Terminology D123.

1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D7330-22

Standard Test Method for Assessment of Surface Appearance Change in Pile Floor Coverings Using Standard Reference Scales

D6540-24

Standard Test Method for Accelerated Soiling of Pile Yarn Floor Covering

D6719-22e1

Standard Guide for Standard Test Methods and Practices for Evaluating Pile Yarn Floor Covering (Includes all amendments and changes 11/8/2022).

D6859-18(2024)

Standard Test Method for Pile Thickness of Finished Level Pile Yarn Floor Coverings

D5823-19(2024)

Standard Test Method for Tuft Height of Pile Floor Coverings

D7241-22

Standard Test Method for Pile Thickness of Finished Multilevel Pile Yarn Floor Covering

D123-23

Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles

D6283-21(2025)

Standard Test Method for Tuft Element Length of Uncoated Pile Yarn Floor Coverings

D6119-19(2024)

Standard Practice for Creating Surface Appearance Changes in Pile Yarn Floor Covering from Foot Traffic

D5848-20

Standard Test Method for Mass Per Unit Area of Pile Yarn Floor Coverings

D5252-25

Standard Practice for the Operation of the Hexapod Tumble Drum Tester

D5251-05

Standard Practice for the Operation of the Tetrapod Walker Drum Tester (Withdrawn 2014)

D3936-21

Standard Test Method for Resistance to Delamination of the Secondary Backing of Pile Yarn Floor Covering

D2646-24

Standard Guide for Backing Fabric Characteristics of Pile Yarn Floor Coverings

D5417-21

Standard Practice for Operation of the Vettermann Drum Tester

D5793-18(2025)

Standard Test Method for Binding Sites per Unit Length or Width of Pile Yarn Floor Coverings

D7267-19a(2025)

Standard Test Method for Edge Ravel Resistance of Finished Loop Pile, Pile Yarn Floor Covering (Includes all amendments and changes 9/11/2025).

D1335-21

Standard Test Method for Tuft Bind of Pile Yarn Floor Coverings

D6962-24

Standard Practice for Operation of a Roller Chair Tester for Pile Yarn Floor Coverings