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.
ASTM D5684-19a Referenced Document
ASTM D123 Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles*, 2023-09-14 Update
ASTM D1335 Standard Test Method for Tuft Bind of Pile Yarn Floor Coverings
ASTM D2646 Standard Test Methods for Backing Fabric Characteristics of Pile Yarn Floor Coverings
ASTM D3936 Standard Test Method for Delamination Strength of Secondary Backing of Pile Floor coverings
ASTM D5251 Standard Practice for the Operation of the Tetrapod Walker Drum Tester
ASTM D5252 Standard Practice for the Operation of the Hexapod Drum Tester
ASTM D5417 Standard Practice for Operation of the Vettermann Drum Tester
ASTM D5793 Standard Test Method for Binding Sites Per Unit Length or Width of Pile Yarn Floor Coverings
ASTM D5823 Standard Test Method for Tuft Height of Pile Floor Coverings*, 2024-01-17 Update
ASTM D5848 Standard Test Method for Mass Per Unit Area of Pile Yarn Floor Coverings
ASTM D6119 Standard Practice for Creating Surface Appearance Changes in Pile Yarn Floor Covering from Foot Traffic
ASTM D6283 Standard Test Method for Tuft Element Length of Uncoated Pile Yarn Floor Coverings
ASTM D6540 Standard Test Method for Accelerated Soiling of Pile Yarn Floor Covering*, 2024-01-01 Update
ASTM D6719 Standard Guide for Standard Test Methods and Practices for Evaluating Pile Yarn Floor Covering*, 2022-02-01 Update
ASTM D6859 Standard Test Method for Pile Thickness of Finished Level Pile Yarn Floor Coverings*, 2024-01-17 Update
ASTM D6962 Standard Practice for Operation of a Roller Chair Tester for Pile Yarn Floor Coverings*, 2024-01-01 Update
ASTM D7241 Standard Test Method for Pile Thickness of Finished Multilevel Pile Yarn Floor Covering*, 2022-04-01 Update
ASTM D7267 Standard Test Method for Edge Ravel Resistance of Finished Loop Pile, Pile Yarn Floor Covering*, 2024-01-17 Update
ASTM D7330 Standard Test Method for Assessment of Surface Appearance Change in Pile Floor Coverings Using Standard Reference Scales*, 2022-06-15 Update
ASTM D5684-19a history
2019ASTM D5684-19a Standard Terminology Relating to Pile Floor Coverings
2019ASTM D5684-19 Standard Terminology Relating to Pile Floor Coverings
2012ASTM D5684-12 Standard Terminology Relating to Pile Floor Coverings
2010ASTM D5684-10 Standard Terminology Relating to Pile Floor Coverings
2008ASTM D5684-08a Standard Terminology Relating to Pile Floor Coverings
2008ASTM D5684-08 Standard Terminology Relating to Pile Floor Coverings
2007ASTM D5684-07 Standard Terminology Relating to Pile Floor Coverings
2006ASTM D5684-06 Standard Terminology Relating to Pile Floor Coverings
2004ASTM D5684-04a Standard Terminology Relating to Pile Floor Coverings
2004ASTM D5684-04 Standard Terminology Relating to Pile Floor Coverings
2002ASTM D5684-02 Standard Terminology Relating to Pile Floor Coverings
2000ASTM D5684-00 Standard Terminology Relating to Pile Floor Coverings