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ASTM D 2646 : 2024

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The latest, up-to-date edition.

Standard Guide for Backing Fabric Characteristics of Pile Yarn Floor Coverings

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

27-02-2024

1.1This guide covers the procedures listed as follows for testing woven, knitted and nonwoven backing fabrics designed for use in the manufacture of pile yarn floor coverings. The procedures appear in the following order:

Section

Bow and Skewness of Woven Fabrics

8

Breaking Force of Woven and Nonwoven Fabrics

15

Breaking Force After Tufting of Woven and Nonwoven Fabrics

16

Extractable Matter

9

Fabric Count of Woven Fabrics

12

Fabric Count of Knitted Fabrics

13

Length of Woven Fabrics

11

Mass per Unit Area (Weight) of Woven Fabrics

14

Width of Woven Fabrics

10

1.2The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.3This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.4This 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.

Committee
D 13
DocumentType
Guide
Pages
3
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Current
Supersedes

ASTM D 7983 : 2017 : R2022 Standard Test Method for Shrinkage of Carpet Backing Fabrics
ASTM D 5684 : 2019 : REV A Standard Terminology Relating to Pile Floor Coverings
ASTM D 6719 : 2022 : EDT 1 Standard Guide for Standard Test Methods and Practices for Evaluating Pile Yarn Floor Covering

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