NEN NPR ISO/PAS 11856 : 2003

Defines the following six methods for determining fibre bind of textile floor coverings. Each test method states the type(s) of textile floor coverings for which the test is applicable. They are: a) Lisson Tretrad test: - Method A for mass loss for synthetic cut pile carpets; and Method B for appearance change of synthetic loop pile carpets. b) Modified Martindale machine test for mass loss/appearance change. c) Hexapod tumbler test for mass loss. d) Japanese fibre bind test. e) Usometer test for fuzzing and pilling of loop pile carpets. f) Fiberlock tester test for fuzzing and pilling of loop pile carpets.