April 14, 2016
The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) released several standards involving yarns and threads. Further details are provided below:
STANDARD | SUPERSEDED VERSION | SUBCOMMITTEE |
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ASTM D6612 - 00(2016) - Standard Test Method for Yarn Number and Yarn Number Variability Using Automated Tester | ASTM D6612 – 00 (2011) | D13.58 |
ASTM D3693 - 02(2016) - Standard Specification for Labeled Length per Holder of Sewing Thread | ASTM D3693 – 02 (2011) | D13.58 |
ASTM D2259 - 02(2016) - Standard Test Method for Shrinkage of Yarns | ASTM D2259 – 02 (2011) | D01.57 |
ASTM D1578 - 93(2016) - Standard Test Method for Breaking Strength of Yarn in Skein Form | ASTM D1578 – 93 (2011) | D13.58 |
ASTM D204 - 02(2016) - Standard Test Methods for Sewing Threads | ASTM D204- 02 (2010)e1 | D13.58 |
The standards were published March 4, 2016.