ASTM D1907/D1907M-12(2018)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Linear Density of Yarn (Yarn Number) by the Skein Method
Standard Test Method for Linear Density of Yarn (Yarn Number) by the Skein Method
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Test Method D1907/D1907M is considered satisfactory for acceptance testing of commercial shipments, since it has been used extensively in the trade for that purpose.
5.1.1 In case of dispute arising from differences in reported test results when using Test Method D1907/D1907M for acceptance testing of commercial shipments, the purchaser and the supplier should conduct comparative tests to determine if there is a statistical bias between their laboratories.
5.1.2 Competent statistical assistance is recommended for the determination of such a bias. As a minimum, the two parties should take a group of test specimens that are as homogeneous as possible, and that are from the same lot of the material in question. The test specimens should then be randomly assigned in equal numbers to each laboratory for testing. The average results from the two laboratories should be compared using statistical analysis for unpaired data, and an acceptable probability level chosen by the parties before testing begins. If a bias is found, either its cause must be identified and corrected, or the purchaser and supplier must agree to interpret future test results for that material with consideration to the known bias.
5.2 This test method is intended primarily for the determination of the average linear density of yarns. However, the variations identified by the results may also provide useful information. If the coefficient of variation is to be calculated, each skein must be weighed separately, and a larger number of skeins will need to be tested (as compared to the number of skeins to be tested for the determination of the average yarn linear density alone).
5.3 This test method includes seven options, depending on whether the yarn is scoured before weighing, weighed in the conditioned or oven-dried state, or whether or not the results obtained are adjusted for commercial moisture regain, or a commercial allowance. Option 1 (unscoured, conditioned yarn) is generally used f...
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the linear density of all types of yarn in package form, subject to the limitations of size and stretch given in 1.2 and 1.3. Provision is made for expressing yarn linear density in all the traditional yarn numbering systems.
1.2 This test method is applicable to yarns that stretch less than 5 % when tension on the yarn is increased from 0.25 to 0.75 cN/tex [0.25 to 0.75 gf/tex]. By mutual agreement, and use of a lower than specified reeling tension, this method may also be adapted to measure the linear density of yarns that stretch more than 5 %, under the above force.
1.3 This method is applicable to yarns finer than 2000 tex. However, it may be also adapted to coarser yarns by the use of skeins of shorter than specified lengths, and alternate reeling conditions, agreeable to the interested parties.
1.4 Depending on the procedure used to calculate the moisture content of the yarn being tested, and its actual moisture content, or finish content, or both, one or more of the following options may be utilized.
1.4.1 Unscoured Yarn: Option 1—Yarn at equilibrium with the standard atmosphere for testing textiles.
Option 2—Oven-dried yarn.
Option 3—Oven-dried yarn, plus commercial moisture regain.
1.4.2 Scoured Yarn: Option 4—Scoured yarn at equilibrium with the standard atmosphere for testing textiles.
Option 5—Oven-dried, scoured yarn.
Option 6—Oven-dried, scoured yarn, plus commercial moisture regain.
Option 7—Oven-dried, scoured yarn, plus commercial allowance (commercial moisture regain, plus an allowance for finish).
1.5 Specimens used to determine yarn linear density may also be used to determine the skein breaking strength of the yarn. Hence, this method provides the sequence of steps to be followed, to determine both these yarn properties.
Note 1: The linear density of yarns produced with jute, or glass, may also be determined by the follo...
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D1907/D1907M − 12 (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Test Method for
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Linear Density of Yarn (Yarn Number) by the Skein Method
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1907/D1907M; 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 yarn. Hence, this method provides the sequence of steps to be
followed, to determine both these yarn properties.
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the linear
density of all types of yarn in package form, subject to the
NOTE 1—The linear density of yarns produced with jute, or glass, may
also be determined by the following approved methods: Specifications
limitationsofsizeandstretchgivenin1.2and1.3.Provisionis
D541, D578/D578M, and D681. The linear density of short yarn
made for expressing yarn linear density in all the traditional
segments, raveled from fabrics, may be determined by Test Method
yarn numbering systems.
D1059.
1.2 This test method is applicable to yarns that stretch less
1.6 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
than 5% when tension on the yarn is increased from 0.25 to
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
0.75 cN/tex [0.25 to 0.75 gf/tex]. By mutual agreement, and
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
use of a lower than specified reeling tension, this method may
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
also be adapted to measure the linear density of yarns that
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
stretch more than 5%, under the above force.
with the standard.
1.3 This method is applicable to yarns finer than 2000 tex.
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
However, it may be also adapted to coarser yarns by the use of
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
skeins of shorter than specified lengths, and alternate reeling
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
conditions, agreeable to the interested parties.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 Depending on the procedure used to calculate the
1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
moisture content of the yarn being tested, and its actual
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
moisture content, or finish content, or both, one or more of the
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
following options may be utilized.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
1.4.1 Unscoured Yarn: Option 1—Yarn at equilibrium with
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
the standard atmosphere for testing textiles.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Option 2—Oven-dried yarn.
Option 3—Oven-dried yarn, plus commercial moisture re-
2. Referenced Documents
gain.
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1.4.2 Scoured Yarn: Option 4—Scoured yarn at equilibrium 2.1 ASTM Standards:
with the standard atmosphere for testing textiles.
D123Terminology Relating to Textiles
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Option 5—Oven-dried, scoured yarn. D541Specification for Single Jute Yarn (Withdrawn 1996)
Option6—Oven-dried,scouredyarn,pluscommercialmois-
D578/D578MSpecification for Glass Fiber Strands
ture regain. D681Specification for Jute Rove and Plied Yarn for Elec-
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Option 7—Oven-dried, scoured yarn, plus commercial al-
trical and Packing Purposes (Withdrawn 2000)
lowance (commercial moisture regain, plus an allowance for D1059Test Method for Yarn Number Based on Short-
finish). Length Specimens
D1578Test Method for Breaking Strength of Yarn in Skein
1.5 Specimens used to determine yarn linear density may
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also be used to determine the skein breaking strength of the
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD13onTextiles contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.58 on Yarns and Fibers. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
CurrenteditionapprovedJuly1,2018.PublishedJuly2018.Originallyapproved the ASTM website.
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in 1961T. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as D1907/D1907M–12. DOI: The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
10.1520/D1907_D1907M-12R18. www
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