D123-23 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

ASTM D123-23 is the definitive compilation of textile terminology, developed under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 on Textiles and directly managed by Subcommittee D13.92 on Terminology. This standard consolidates definitions specific to the textile industry, ensuring consistency across various standards and applications.

📐 Scope and Structure of Terminology D123

The scope of D123 includes an extensive alphabetical listing of terms with definitions, each attributed to the responsible D13 subcommittee. The standard is organized to facilitate management of terminology, with sections covering specific aspects such as hand of fabrics, industry synonyms, and terminology from withdrawn standards. Users are encouraged to refer to the listed subcommittee terminology standards for more details and interpretations. This standard also includes an appendix (X1) for other sources of textile terminology.

The standard includes several annexes that provide supplementary terminology:

⚙️ Management and Jurisdiction of Terms

Each term in D123 is under the jurisdiction of a specific D13 subcommittee (SC), which approves any changes to the wording. This management structure helps find and eliminate redundancies, where multiple terms may describe the same concept. The terminology subcommittee reviews for clarity and form, but the responsibility for managing terminology extends to all standards writers, including task group leaders and subcommittee chairs. The wording of an entry cannot be changed without the approval of the subcommittee which has jurisdiction.

📊 Key Terminology Sources and Referenced Documents

D123 references several specialized terminology standards developed by other D13 subcommittees. These covered various aspects of textiles, from yarns and fibers to fabric defects and care labeling.

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