WOOLMARK SPECIFICATIONSPECIFICATION IC-1: 2016
WALL-TO-WALL CARPETS AND TILESPRODUCTS
Woolmark and Woolmark Blend labelling may be applied to machine-made and hand-tufted cut orloop pile wall-to-wall carpets and tiles (including cut, loop and tip shear products).
Woolmark and Woolmark Blend labelling may be applied to flat woven wall-to-wall carpets.
Note: flat woven Woolmark and Woolmark Blend constructions will be accepted only on an individual(case-by-case) basis and only if the Woolmark Management Group is satisfied by testing that theproduct will perform adequately in use.
The Wool Blend logo may not be used.

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MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
Property

Testmethod

Pass level
Woolmark:
Pure New Wool
(Specification F-1, F-2, F-3 or F-4 as appropriate)

Fibre content of pile and/or use
surface (%)

155

Pile density factor (minimum)216

Tuft/yarn withdrawal force(N: minimum)202

De-lamination of secondary backing
fabric, if applicable (N: minimum)
Abrasion weight loss
(mg/1000 rubs: maximum)
Change in appearance
Hexapod (grade: minimum)

Woolmark Blend: 50% new wool (minimum)
50% new non-wool (maximum)(Specification F-5)
80 x 103
Woven pile products:
Tufted products
cut pileloop pile

3.5
10.0
20.0.

264
283

25
Woolmark products :Woolmark Blend products:

7045247/251

3All products:
Lighter than, or equal to 1/12 standard depth:
Woolmark Blend including polyester and/or polypropylene:

Extractable matter (% maximum)

136

Direct soiling test
Blends containing polypropylene only267

Pass27 & 28

See Specification CP-4

Insect resistance1.0
0.7
1.2This table must be read in conjunction with the notes that follow.
NOTES
1. Woolmark TM155: Wool content
Blends may contain the following fibres:• polyamide• polyester (only low melt sheath bi-component polyester permitted)• polypropylene• other natural fibre.
Products meeting the above requirements but containing non-wool fibres other than thosespecified above (e.g. containing bi-component polyamide, other bi-component fibres, filament
fibres) may be submitted to the Woolmark Management Group for consideration.
For products containing more than one non-wool fibre (e.g. polyamide and polyester fibre) in
intimate blend with wool, the word ‘new’ may not be used in the fibre content phrase if the productis offered for sale in any European Union (EU) member state.
2. Woolmark TM216: Pile density factor
This parameter was called ‘durability’ in previous editions of this specification.
This test is not applicable to flat woven products.
3. Woolmark TM202: Tuft withdrawal force
ISO 4919 may also be used for this test.
This test is not applicable to flat woven products.
4. Woolmark TM264: Delamination of secondary backingThis test is applicable to products that have a secondary backing.
ISO 11857 may also be used for this test.
5. Woolmark TM283: Weight loss in abrasion
For Woolmark Blend, the limit applies only to products containing polyamide.
6. Woolmark TM247: Change in surface structure

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Results will normally be obtained by testing without underlay. The use of results from testing withunderlay will require approval by the Woolmark Management Group.
If EN 1307 testing has been carried out, using either Hexapod or Vetterman Drum, results may beused only if approved by the Woolmark Management Group. Results from EN1307 will beconsidered only if the samples are tested with underlay.
This test is not applicable to flat woven products.
7. Woolmark TM136: Extractable matter
For all Woolmark and Woolmark Blend Products lighter than or equal to 1/12 standard depth, anadvisory limit of 0.7% is recommended.
If a fluorocarbon finish has been applied to carpet pile, some of the chemical may be removed by
the dichloromethane (DCM) and a high extract will be measured. In such cases, Woolmark TWCTM258: Oil and water repellency should be carried out, and minimum grades of 4 (oil) and 3(water) should be achieved, if a fluorocarbon has been applied.
For products meeting Woolmark Blend that include polyester and/or polypropylene, methanol
shall be used instead of DCM. Methanol is toxic and flammable. The necessary safety
precautions must be followed.
8. Woolmark TM267: Soiling propensity
This test is only conducted on products that are wool blends with polypropylene.
The pass level depends on original colour.
9. Woolmark TM27 and TM28: Insect ResistanceSee Specification CP-4.

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ADVISORY REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the mandatory requirements, a number of advisory requirements may be included
during the consideration of test data. A failure may result in Woolmark or Woolmark Blend being
refused.
Property-2

Surface pile weight (gm : minimum)

Test method

Guideline level600

234

Appearance retention: Usometer(grade: minimum)
Loop pile products only253/251

Kemp in blend (% maximum)

IWTO 8

Fuzzing and pilling:
Fibre loss should not be severe

310

Colourfastness to rubbing(grade: minimum)

232

Wet:Dry:3
3–4

Cold water staining (grade: minimum)
Undyed and berber products only

256

3–4

Hot water texture retention (grade: minimum)
Cut pile products only

257

3Colourfastness to light(grade: minimum)

133

Direct soiling test
Mandatory for products containing polypropylene

267

Pass

Stain polypropylene233

3–4 (if polypropylene in the blend)

Darker than 1/12 standard depth:Lighter than, or equal to, 1/12 standard depth:
First fade:

5
43NOTES
1. Woolmark TM234: Surface pile weightThis figure includes both wool and blended fibres.
2. Woolmark TM253: Surface appearance retention (Usometer)
Loop pile products only.
3. IWTO-08: Determination of kemp
No comment.
4. Woolmark TM232: Colourfastness to rubbing
In Japan, this requirement is mandatory.
5. Woolmark TM256: Cold water staining
This test is applied to undyed and berber products only.
6. Woolmark TM257: Texture retention (hot water)This test is applied cut pile products only.
7. Woolmark TM133: Colourfastness to lightNo further comment.
8. Woolmark TM267: Direct soiling test
The test is advisory for all Woolmark products and all Woolmark Blend products, except thosecontaining polypropylene, where the requirement is mandatory. The pass level depends on theoriginal colour.
9. Woolmark TM233: Colourfastness to shampooing
No further comment.
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ADDITION CLAIM: Australian Merino
PRODUCTS
Australian Merino may be applied to all Woolmark labelled products meeting the criteria detailed inthis specification.
All requests for products to be included in the Australian Merino program for furnishing products,
bedding products, carpets and rugs must be submitted to The Woolmark Company for consideration.

Australian Merino - additional criteria
Property
Wool content

Test method
155

Mean wool fibre diameter (µm:absolute maximum)
Australian wool content: minimum(%)

22 or 23 or 24
Wool importer’s or wool supplier’s certificate to be submitted
by licensee as confirmation

Requirements
Pure NewWool
22.5µm
50%: minimum

NOTE
1. The wool must be from pure Merino sheep and written confirmation must be supplied.

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