Textile Floor Coverings - Assessment of Changes in Appearance
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Guidelines for assessing the overall change in appearance of textile floor coverings are provided by the DIN EN ISO 9405 standard. Vettermann drum and hexapod tumbler testers are the two types of testing apparatus used in this examination. The standard outlines the steps to follow in order to carry out these tests in compliance with ISO 10361 and ISO 4918.
To mimic the effects of foot traffic on floor coverings, the textile industry frequently employs the Vettermann drum and hexapod tumbler tests. These tests entail repeatedly moving the materials while putting them under mechanical stress, which may affect how they appear. The requirements and conditions that must be met for carrying out these tests are specified in the standard.
Manufacturers and industry experts can unbiasedly evaluate the performance and toughness of textile floor coverings by utilizing the DIN EN ISO 9405 standard. Determining whether these products are appropriate for different uses, such as home or commercial use, involves evaluating changes in appearance. For customers, designers, and specifiers to make educated decisions, this standard ensures a consistent and trustworthy assessment of textile floor coverings.
| Descriptors | Ageing (materials), Appearance, Assessment, Attrition, Changing, Colour changes, Comparison, Control samples, Definitions, Determination, Drums (containers), Evaluations, Exploitation, Finishes, Floor coverings, Functional properties, Materials testing, Mechanical testing, Properties, Specification (approval), Stress, Surface texture, Surfaces, Testing, Textile, Textile floor coverings, Textile testing, Textiles, Top side, Utilization, Vettermann, Wear resistance |
| ICS Codes | 97.150 - Floor coverings |
| Language(s) | English |
| File Size | 1013.8 KB |
