This International Standard specifies four methods of test of textile floor coverings (with or without an underlay, see Clause9) using the Lisson Tretrad machine. test A: determination of mass loss of textile floor coverings, also used to assess fibre bind of synthetic pile carpets; test B: determination of stair nosing appearance change of textile floor coverings; test C: determination of fibre bind on synthetic loop pile carpets; test D: determination of fibre bind (hairiness) on needled floor coverings and floor coverings without pile.