For Dimensional Stability we have terms and definitions in 5 topics. The topics are Carpet, Interior Design, Paper, Wood and Wood Flooring.

Dimensional Stability (Carpet)

The ability of a fabric to retain or maintain its size and shape when subjected to mechanical action, changes in ambient humidity and/or temperatures, or when soaked with water and dried. In tufted carpet, increased dimensional stability may be accomplished by backcoating with adhesive, or by mechanical means. A secondary backing adds dimensional stability to tufted carpet, as does power stretching during carpet installation. In woven carpet dimensional stability is achieved by choosing stable backing yarns especially the stuffer and filling yarns, as well as by application of latex to the back of the completed carpet. In fabrics, dimensional stability may be achieved by the application of a backcoat. The ability of textile material to maintain or return to its original geometric configuration.

Dimensional Stability (Interior Design)

The ability of fabric to retain size and shape under various atmospheric conditions

Dimensional Stability (Paper)

Characteristic of paper to retain its dimensions in all directions under the stress of production and adverse changes in humidity.

Dimensional Stability (Wood)

A term that describes whether a section of wood will resist changes in volume with variation in moisture content (other term: movement in performance).

Dimensional Stability (Wood Flooring)

The ability to maintain the original intended dimensions when influenced by a foreign substance. Wood is hygroscopic, and is not dimensional stable with changes in moisture content below the fiber saturation point.

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