ASTM D204-02(2016)

Standard Test Methods for Sewing Threads

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Acceptance Testing—The test methods in Test Methods D204 for the determination of the properties of sewing thread are considered satisfactory for acceptance testing of commercial shipments of sewing thread, unless specified in the individual test method. These test methods are the best available and are used extensively in the trade.  
4.1.1 If there are differences of practical significance between reported test results for two laboratories (or more) comparative test should be performed to determine if there is a statistical bias between them using competent statistical assistance. As a minimum, use the samples for such a comparative tests that are as homogeneous as possible, drawn from the same lot of material as the samples that resulted in disparate results during initial testing and randomly assigned in equal numbers to each laboratory. The test results from the laboratories involved should be compared using a statistical test for unpaired data, a probability level chosen prior to the testing series. If a bias is found, either its cause must be found and corrected, or future test results for that material must be adjusted in consideration of the known bias.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods can be used to evaluate sewing threads of any fiber.  
1.1.1 The test methods in this standard are intended to evaluate only sewing thread taken from thread holders.  
1.2 These test methods only provide for the measurement of sewing thread physical properties. These test methods do not address any other properties that may be important for the satisfactory performance of sewing threads under particular end use conditions.  
1.3 These test methods can be used to measure the following properties:    
Sections  
Colorfastness to Drycleaning  
73 – 83  
Colorfastness to Laundering  
62 – 72  
Colorfastness to Water Migration  
84 – 94  
Diameter  
43 – 50  
Length per Thread Holder  
34 – 42  
Shrinkage, Single Strand  
51 – 61  
Dry Heat  
58.1  
Boiling Water  
58.2  
Strength and Elongation  
15 – 21  
Single Strand—Conditioned  
19.1.1  
Single Strand—Wet  
19.1.2  
Loop Strength  
19.2  
Knot Strength  
19.3  
Twist  
22 – 27  
Twist Balance  
28 – 33  
Yarn Number  
7 – 14
Note 1: For methods covering tests on prepared seams, refer to Test Methods D1683 and D3940.  
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard; the values in English units are provided as information only and are not exact equivalents.  
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Dec-2015
• ICS: 59.080.20 - Yarns
• Technical Committee: D13 - Textiles
• Drafting Committee: D13.58 - Yarns and Fibers

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D204 − 02 (Reapproved 2016)
Standard Test Methods for
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Sewing Threads
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D204; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 These test methods can be used to evaluate sewing 2.1 ASTM Standards:
threads of any fiber. D76 Specification for Tensile Testing Machines for Textiles
1.1.1 The test methods in this standard are intended to D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
evaluate only sewing thread taken from thread holders. D1422 Test Method for Twist in Single Spun Yarns by the
Untwist-Retwist Method
1.2 These test methods only provide for the measurement of
D1423 Test Method for Twist in Yarns by Direct-Counting
sewing thread physical properties. These test methods do not
D1683 Test Method for Failure in Sewn Seams of Woven
address any other properties that may be important for the
Apparel Fabrics
satisfactory performance of sewing threads under particular
D1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
end use conditions.
D1777 Test Method for Thickness of Textile Materials
1.3 These test methods can be used to measure the follow-
D1907 Test Method for Linear Density of Yarn (Yarn Num-
ing properties:
ber) by the Skein Method
Sections
D2256 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Yarns by the
Colorfastness to Drycleaning 73–83
Single-Strand Method
Colorfastness to Laundering 62–72
D2258 Practice for Sampling Yarn for Testing
Colorfastness to Water Migration 84–94
Diameter 43–50
D2724 Test Methods for Bonded, Fused, and Laminated
Length per Thread Holder 34–42
Apparel Fabrics
Shrinkage, Single Strand 51–61
D3693 Specification for Labeled Length per Holder of
Dry Heat 58.1
Boiling Water 58.2
Sewing Thread
Strength and Elongation 15–21
D3823 Practice for DeterminingTicket Numbers for Sewing
Single Strand—Conditioned 19.1.1
Threads
Single Strand—Wet 19.1.2
Loop Strength 19.2
D3940 Test Method for Bursting Strength (Load) and Elon-
Knot Strength 19.3
gation of Sewn Seams of Knit or Woven Stretch Textile
Twist 22–27
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Fabrics (Withdrawn 1995)
Twist Balance 28–33
Yarn Number 7–14
D4848 Terminology Related to Force, Deformation and
Related Properties of Textiles
NOTE 1—For methods covering tests on prepared seams, refer to Test
Methods D1683 and D3940.
D4849 Terminology Related to Yarns and Fibers
D6193 Practice for Stitches and Seams
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
standard; the values in English units are provided as informa- 2.2 AATCC Standards:
tion only and are not exact equivalents.
Test Method 135 Dimensional Changes in Automatic Home
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Laundering of Woven and Knit Fabrics
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
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Evaluation Procedure 1, Gray Scale for Color Change
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
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Evaluation Procedure 3, Chromatic Transference Scale
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 on Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Textiles and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.58 on Yarns and the ASTM website.
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Fibers. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2016. Published February 2016. Originally www.astm.org.
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published as D204 – 24 T. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as Available from American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, P.O.
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D204 – 02(2010) . DOI: 10.1520/D0204-02R16. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709.
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3. Terminology the purchaser and the supplier, such as an agreement to use
Practice D2258. Consider shipping cases or other shipping
3.1 Definitions:
units to be the primary sampling units.
3.1.1 Refer to Terminology D4848 for definitions of the
following terms used in this standard elongation; force and
NOTE 2—An adequate specification or other agreement between the
loop-breaking force. purchaserandthesupplierrequirestakingintoaccountvariabilitybetwe
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Designation: D204 − 02 (Reapproved 2010) D204 − 02 (Reapproved 2016)
Standard Test Methods for
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Sewing Threads
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D204; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
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ε NOTE—The Multifiber Test Fabric No. 18 referenced in 66.1 was corrected to No. 10 editorially in September 2010.
1. Scope
1.1 These test methods can be used to evaluate sewing threads of any fiber.
1.1.1 The test methods in this standard are intended to evaluate only sewing thread taken from thread holders.
1.2 These test methods only provide for the measurement of sewing thread physical properties. These test methods do not
address any other properties that may be important for the satisfactory performance of sewing threads under particular end use
conditions.
1.3 These test methods can be used to measure the following properties:
Sections
Colorfastness to Drycleaning 73 – 83
Colorfastness to Laundering 62 – 72
Colorfastness to Water Migration 84 – 94
Diameter 43 – 50
Length per Thread Holder 34 – 42
Shrinkage, Single Strand 51 – 61
Dry Heat 58.1
Boiling Water 58.2
Strength and Elongation 15 – 21
Single Strand—Conditioned 19.1.1
Single Strand—Wet 19.1.2
Loop Strength 19.2
Knot Strength 19.3
Twist 22 – 27
Twist Balance 28 – 33
Yarn Number 7 – 14
NOTE 1—For methods covering tests on prepared seams, refer to Test Methods D1683 and D3940.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard; the values in English units are provided as information only
and are not exact equivalents.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D76 Specification for Tensile Testing Machines for Textiles
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D1422 Test Method for Twist in Single Spun Yarns by the Untwist-Retwist Method
D1423 Test Method for Twist in Yarns by Direct-Counting
D1683 Test Method for Failure in Sewn Seams of Woven Apparel Fabrics
D1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 on Textiles and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.58 on Yarns and Fibers.
Current edition approved June 1, 2010Jan. 1, 2016. Published July 2010February 2016. Originally published as D204 – 24 T. Last previous edition approved in 20022010
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as D204 – 02.D204 – 02(2010) . DOI: 10.1520/D0204-10E01.10.1520/D0204-02R16.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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D1777 Test Method for Thickness of Textile Materials
D1907 Test Method for Linear Density of Yarn (Yarn Number) by the Skein Method
D2256 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Yarns by the Single-Strand Method
D2258 Practice for Sampling Yarn for Testing
D2724 Test Methods for Bonded, Fused, and Laminated Apparel Fabrics
D3693 Specification for Labeled Length per Holder of Sewing Thread
D3823 Practice for Determining Ticket Numbers for Sewing Threads
D3940 Test Method for Bursting Strength (Load) and Elongation of Sewn Seams of Knit or Woven Stretch Textile Fabrics
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(Withdrawn 1995)
D4848 Terminology Related to Force, Deformation and Related Properties of Textiles
D4849 Terminology Related to Yarns and Fibers
D6193 Practice for Stitches and Seams
2.2 AATCC Standards:
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Test Method 135 Dimensional Changes in Automatic Home Laundering of Woven and Knit Fabrics
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Evaluation Procedure 1, Gray Scale for Color Change
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Evaluation Procedure 3, Chromatic Transference Scale
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 Refer to Terminology D4848 for definitions of the following terms used in this standard elongation; force and
loop-breaking force.
3.1.2
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