ISO 10833:2017 PDF Download

The Modified Vettermann Drum Test, described in ISO 10833:2017, is a procedure for evaluating the resilience of textile floor coverings to damage at cut edges. This test is designed to determine how susceptible floor coverings are to mechanical damage, especially at their most vulnerable areas—the margins. The standard is applicable to both sheet material and tile textile floor coverings.

The test involves rotating a drum with abrasive material inside and exposing the floor coverings to it. After being inserted into the drum, the sample rotates for a predetermined number of revolutions. Following the test, the degree of damage is examined visually and measured against reference criteria. The test's findings can be used to assess the functionality and toughness of textile floor coverings and to help choose the best options for particular uses.

With the use of this standard, it will be possible to assess how resistant textile floor coverings are to damage at cut edges in a uniform and trustworthy manner. By creating testing protocols and standards, it aids producers, sellers, and buyers in making decisions about the caliber and toughness of floor coverings. This standard's compliance guarantees that the items fulfill the necessary performance requirements and can withstand any conceivable mechanical stresses brought on by the application for which they are intended.