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ISO 10361 Wear Resistance
The ISO 10361 Vettermann Drum Test is a standard of the International Organization of Standardization (ISO) that determines the surface appearance retention of textile floor coverings using the …
ISO 10545-6 Abrasion Resistance
The ISO 10545-6 Deep Abrasion Tester for Ceramic Tile is a standard of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) that determines the resistance to deep abrasion for unglazed ceramic …
ISO 10545-7 Abrasion Resistance
The ISO 10545-7 Resistance to Surface Abrasion for Glazed Tiles is a standard of the International Organization of Standardization (ISO) that determines the resistance to surface abrasion of glazed …
Knit
Knit refers to a textile constructed by continuously interlocking loops of a single yarn or multiple yarns. Two techniques are used to create knitted fabrics: warp and weft knitting. Warp knitting …
Laminated
Laminated refers to a fabrication process used for creating a composite surface in which two or more layers of a material have been bonded together. Typical heat, pressure, welding, adhesives, or a …
Laser Cut
Laser cut refers to a fabrication process that is used for cutting or engraving materials into specified patterns, designs, or shapes. This method is commonly used on metal, textiles, plastic, and …
Lava Stone
Lava stone forms when molten lava is exposed to intense heat and pressure, causing it to solidify into stone. The lava cools slowly and with less pressure, as compared to basalt which is formed when …
Leather
Leather is a durable and flexible material that is created by preserving and treating animal rawhide and skins. Leather hides can be used in the manufacturing of footwear, automobile and furniture …
Leather Effect
Leather effect refers to faux treatments in materials such as fabrics, surfaces, and wallcoverings that simulate the sheen or texture of natural leather. → This definition has been shared with …
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a third-party certification system and global standard for green buildings and communities. Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council …
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Low-Emitting VOCs
Low-emitting or low volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are reduced concentrations of chemical contaminants in manufactured goods that, at significant levels, can be harmful to human health and the …
Marbleized
Marbleized refers to a faux treatment—such as a finish or paint treatment—that mimics the veined or mottled surface of marble, which is often utilized when the use of the actual material would be …
Mindful MATERIALS (mM)
Mindful MATERIALS (mM) is a free online aggregator of sustainability information for design professionals and manufacturers. It was created in 2014 by HKS, an international architecture firm, as a …
Mindful Materials Label
The mindful MATERIALS (mM) label is a physical sticker placed on product binders in resource libraries to communicate information about manufacturer transparency and optimization. Labels are designed …
Mélange
Mélange is a motif that emerged from weaving at least two different colors of yarn together to create a heathered effect. → This definition has been shared with permission by our peers at Knowledge …
