EN 1963:2007

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Principle
5 Apparatus
   5.1 Lisson Tretrad machine
        5.1.1 General
        5.1.2 Bed plate
        5.1.3 Tretrad assemblies
        5.1.4 Vacuum cleaning system
   5.2 Sole
6 Sampling and selection of test specimens
7 Atmosphere for conditioning and testing
8 Calibration of the apparatus
9 Procedure
   9.1 General
   9.2 Test A
   9.3 Test B
   9.4 Test C
   9.5 Test D
10 Evaluation
   10.1 Test A
   10.2 Test B
   10.3 Test C
   10.4 Test D
11 Test report
Bibliography

This European Standard specifies four methods of test of textile floorcoverings (with or without an underlay, see Clause 9) using the Lisson Tretrad machine.Test A: Determination of mass loss of textile floorcoverings also used to assess fibre bind of synthetic cut pile carpets.Test B: Determination of stair nosing appearance change of textile floorcoverings.Test C: Determination of fibre bind on synthetic loop pile carpets.Test D: Determination of fibre bind (hairiness) on needled floorcoverings.