ISO 10361-2015 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 10361:2015 — Textile floor coverings — Production of changes in appearance by means of Vettermann drum and hexapod tumbler tester. This International Standard specifies laboratory procedures that use the mechanical action of a Vettermann drum or a hexapod tumbler tester to produce and reproduce changes in appearance (surface structure and colour) on textile floor coverings for testing and evaluation purposes.

Abstract

ISO 10361:2015 describes procedures using a Vettermann drum or a hexapod tumbler tester to induce changes in appearance (surface structure and colour) on all types of textile floor coverings. The standard excludes pilling and colour changes caused by other actions; changes produced by these drum testers are assessed in accordance with the applicable assessment standard.

General information

• Status: Withdrawn / superseded (withdrawal stage shown by ISO; national bodies list supersession dates).
• Publication date: February 2015 (edition 3 published early 2015; implementation dates vary by adopter).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO); national adoptions published by national standards bodies (e.g., BSI).
• ICS / categories: 97.150 (Floor coverings / textile floor coverings).
• Edition / version: Edition 3 (2015).
• Number of pages: 10 pages (ISO bibliographic record).

Scope

This standard specifies two laboratory methods (Method A — Vettermann drum; Method B — hexapod tumbler) to produce changes in appearance of textile floor coverings by controlled mechanical action. It applies to all types of textile floor coverings for the purpose of producing reproducible appearance changes which are then assessed using the appropriate assessment standard; it does not cover pilling or colour change mechanisms outside the mechanical drum/tumbler action.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions and terms specific to appearance testing of textile floor coverings.
• Principles of the Vettermann drum method (rotating drum, specimen mounting, loading, abrasives/objects used).
• Principles of the hexapod tumbler method (multi-axis tumbling to simulate wear).
• Specimen preparation, conditioning and mounting requirements.
• Test cycles, duration, loading and test parameters to produce reproducible appearance changes.
• Limits and exclusions: pilling and non-mechanical colour-change mechanisms are outside the scope.
• Requirement to assess produced changes using the applicable assessment standard (for example ISO 9405 procedures for assessing change in appearance).

Typical use and users

Used by textile floor-covering manufacturers, independent test laboratories, quality-control departments, certification bodies and research institutions to reproduce and evaluate appearance changes (surface structure and colour) under controlled laboratory conditions. Results are used for internal quality control, product development, comparative testing and for meeting purchasers' or regulatory test requirements.

Related standards

ISO 10361 works together with assessment standards such as ISO 9405 (Assessment of changes in appearance). ISO 10361:2015 has later lifecycle actions recorded on the ISO bibliographic entry and national catalogues; newer or revised ISO documents in the same subject area (for example the ISO 23106 and ISO 23122 series published in 2025) have been listed as subsequent versions/revisions in ISO records and national catalogs. Users should check their national standards body for the current valid normative references.

Keywords

textile floor coverings, Vettermann drum, hexapod tumbler, appearance change, surface structure, colour change, test method, wear simulation, assessment, ISO 10361.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10361:2015 is an ISO International Standard that specifies laboratory methods (Vettermann drum and hexapod tumbler) for producing changes in appearance of textile floor coverings to enable assessment and comparison.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers procedures, specimen preparation and test parameters for using a Vettermann drum or hexapod tumbler to induce reproducible changes in surface structure and colour of textile floor coverings; it excludes pilling and colour changes resulting from other mechanisms. Results are to be assessed using the applicable assessment standard.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, test laboratories, quality and R&D teams in the floor-covering and textile industries, and certification/standards bodies that need reproducible laboratory simulation of appearance change.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The ISO bibliographic record indicates that ISO 10361:2015 is listed as withdrawn/superseded in lifecycle notes and national bodies have recorded supersession actions; ISO records also list later standards in this subject area (for example ISO 23106/23122 series published in 2025). Users should consult their national standards body or the ISO catalogue to confirm the currently active standard for procurement or compliance.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is part of the family of ISO standards dealing with textile floor coverings and appearance assessment (for example ISO 9405 for assessment of changes in appearance and other ISO/TC 219 outputs). Related or replacement standards in the topic area have been published as part of subsequent ISO work.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Vettermann drum, hexapod tumbler, textile floor coverings, appearance change, surface structure, colour change, test method, ISO 10361.