ASTM D5253-04(2016)
Standard Terminology Relating to Floor Coverings and Textile Upholstered Furniture

Standard No.

ASTM D5253-04(2016)

Release Date

2004

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM D5253-04(2016)

Scope

1.1 This standard is a compilation of all terminology developed by Subcommittee D13.62 on Labeling and related to refurbishing or care of floor coverings and textile upholstered furniture, excluding leather. These items cannot be refurbished by the laundering and dry cleaning methods used for apparel and other domestic textile products.

1.2 This document defines terms for the care of textile floor coverings and textile upholstered furniture. The exact care instructions and sequence of procedures are to be determined by the manufacturer.

1.3 The recommended terminology covers common meanings used by both textile technologists and consumers.

1.4 This terminology is not applicable to unattached fabrics, such as slipcovers, used for covering furniture.

1.5 When care labels are provided, a standardized terminology in a logical sequence facilitates the maximum disclosure of essential information in small label space and assists understanding of recommended care practices by the consumer.

1.6 The use of either a permanent or a nonattached care instruction should not preclude the use of the alternative as an additional source of information to the consumer.

1.7 The term “only” in any label term limits the procedure to the stated instruction.

1.8 This terminology is unique to the care of textile floor coverings and upholstered furniture. Meanings of the same terms outside the industry can be found in other compilations or dictionaries of general usage.

1.9 In addition to being a specialized dictionary, Terminology D5253 is also useful for managing the subcommittee's terminology.

1.10 Terms listed are under the jurisdiction of SC D13.62.

1.11 For definitions of refurbishing or care terms for apparel, textile, home furnishing, and leather products cleaned by laundering or dry cleaning methods, see Terminology D3136.

1.12 For definitions of other textile terms, see Terminology D123.

ASTM D5253-04(2016) Referenced Document

• ASTM D123 Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
• ASTM D3136 Standard Terminology Relating to Care Labeling for Apparel, Textile, Home Furnishing, and Leather Products*， 2024-04-20 Update
• ASTM D3938 Standard Guide for Determining or Confirming Care Instructions for Apparel and Other Textile Consumer Products
• ASTM D5489 Standard Guide for Care Symbols for Care Instructions on Textile Products
• ASTM D6322 Standard Guide to International Test Methods Associated with Textile Care Procedures*， 2024-04-20 Update
• ASTM D6719 Standard Guide for Standard Test Methods and Practices for Evaluating Pile Yarn Floor Covering
• ASTM D6859 Standard Test Method for Pile Thickness of Finished Level Pile Yarn Floor Coverings
• ASTM D6962 Standard Practice for Operation of a Roller Chair Tester for Pile Yarn Floor Coverings
• ASTM D7241 Standard Test Method for Pile Thickness of Finished Multilevel Pile Yarn Floor Covering
• ASTM D7267 Standard Test Method for Edge Ravel Resistance of Finished Loop Pile, Pile Yarn Floor Covering
• ASTM D7330 Standard Test Method for Assessment of Surface Appearance Change in Pile Floor Coverings Using Standard Reference Scales
• ASTM D7570 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Dimensional Stability of Pile Yarn Floor Covering

ASTM D5253-04(2016) history

• 2004 ASTM D5253-04(2016) Standard Terminology Relating to Floor Coverings and Textile Upholstered Furniture
• 2004 ASTM D5253-04(2010)e1 Standard Terminology Relating to Floor Coverings and Textile Upholstered Furniture
• 2004 ASTM D5253-04 Standard Terminology Relating to Floor Coverings and Textile Upholstered Furniture
• 1996 ASTM D5253-96 Standard Terminology of Writing Care Instructions and General Refurbishing Procedures for Textile Floor Coverings and Textile Upholstered Furniture