ASTM D1577-07
(Test Method)Standard Test Methods for Linear Density of Textile Fibers
Standard Test Methods for Linear Density of Textile Fibers
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1.1 These test methods cover the measurement of mass per unit length (linear density) of textile fibers and filaments. Direct weighing and vibroscope procedures with modifications for crimped and uncrimped fibers are included. The options and sections are listed below. OptionSectionsA-Fiber Bundle WeighingB-Single-Fiber WeighingC-Vibroscope, General C1-Uncrimped Fibers C2-Crimped Fibers Precision and Bias
Note 1 - For linear density of short lengths of yarn, refer to Test Method D 1059. For cotton linear density, refer to Test Methods D 1769, and D 2480. For measurement of wool diameter, refer to Test Methods D 1282, D 2130 and D 3510.
1.2 The crimp, taper and cross-sectional shape of the fiber may influence the linear density measured by single-fiber weighing and vibroscope.
1.3 These test methods measure the linear density of fibers with moisture in equilibrium with the standard atmosphere for testing textiles. The fiber moisture under these conditions is not necessarily the same as the commercial moisture regain for the fibers.
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the specification.
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.
1.5 This test method option covers the measurement of the average linear density of textile fibers by cutting and weighing.
1.6 This test method option covers the measurement of the linear density of single fibers. This option is not recommended for fibers shorter than 30 mm.
1.7 These test methods options cover procedures for measuring the linear density of single fibers using the vibroscope. These options are particularly applicable to staple fibers with linear density below 10 dtex (9 denier). Option C-1 is for uncrimped fibers and Option C-2 is for crimped fibers.
1.8 The following procedures are suitable for use on uncrimped fibers or on fibers from which the crimp is removed by the tension applied in the test. Choice of the appropriate procedure is determined by the arrangement of the components comprising the vibroscope apparatus.
1.9 Since the presence of crimp leads to falsely high linear density values, it must be removed by the use of sufficiently heavy tensioning weights. This requirement limits the type of vibroscope which may be used to a variable frequency unit with adequate range to allow for the measurement of the fundamental frequency of vibration of short lengths of fiber under the tension required. Note 2 - When tension normally applied by the equipment used in the procedure described in is adequate to remove crimp, this procedure may be used with lightly crimped fibers.
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Designation:D1577–07
Standard Test Methods for
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Linear Density of Textile Fibers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1577; 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 Department of Defense.
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1.1 These test methods cover the measurement of mass per 2.1 ASTM Standards:
unit length (linear density) of textile fibers and filaments. D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
Direct weighing and vibroscope procedures with modifications D629 Test Methods for Quantitative Analysis of Textiles
for crimped and uncrimped fibers are included. The options D1059 Test Method for Yarn Number Based on Short-
and sections are listed below. Length Specimens
D1282 Test Method for Resistance toAirflow as an Indica-
Option Sections
tion of Average Fiber Diameter of Wool Top, Card Sliver,
A—Fiber Bundle Weighing 7-15
and Scoured Wool
B—Single-Fiber Weighing 16-23
D1769 Method of Test for Linear Density of Cotton Fibers
C—Vibroscope, General 24-30
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35 and 36
(Array Sample)
C1—Uncrimped Fibers 31 and 32
D1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
C2—Crimped Fibers 33 and 34
Precision and Bias 37 and 38 D1907 Test Method for Linear Density of Yarn (Yarn
Number) by the Skein Method
NOTE 1—For linear density of short lengths of yarn, refer to Test
D2130 Test Method for Diameter of Wool and Other
MethodD1059.Forcottonlineardensity,refertoTestMethodsD1769and
Animal Fibers by Microprojection
D2480. For measurement of wool diameter, refer to Test Methods D1282,
D2130 and D3510.
D2257 Test Method for Extractable Matter in Textiles
D2258 Practice for Sampling Yarn for Testing
1.2 The crimp, taper and cross-sectional shape of the fiber
D2480 Test Method for Maturity Index and Linear Density
may influence the linear density measured by single-fiber
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of Cotton Fibers by the Causticaire Method
weighing and vibroscope.
D2904 Practice for Interlaboratory Testing of a Textile Test
1.3 These test methods measure the linear density of fibers
Method that Produces Normally Distributed Data
with moisture in equilibrium with the standard atmosphere for
D3333 Practice for Sampling Manufactured Staple Fibers,
testingtextiles.Thefibermoistureundertheseconditionsisnot
Sliver, or Tow for Testing
necessarily the same as the commercial moisture regain for the
D3510 Test Method for Diameter of Wool and Other
fibers.
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Animcal Fibers by Image Analyzer
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
D4849 Terminology Related to Yarns and Fibers
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
D5103 Test Method for Length and Length Distribution of
each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system
Manufactured Staple Fibers (Single-Fiber Test)
shall be used independently of the other. Combining values
2.2 ASTM Adjuncts:
from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the
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specification.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3. Terminology
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.1 For all terminology relating to D13.58, Yarns and
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Fibers, refer to Terminology D4849.
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
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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
Fibers. the ASTM website.
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Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2007. Published January 2007. Originally Withdrawn.
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D1577–07
3.1.1 The following terms are relevant to this standard: 4.7 AdditionalinformationspecifictoOptionCisinSection
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density for fiber and yarn, tex.
5. Sampling
3.2 For all other terminology related to textiles, refer to
5.1 Lot Sampling—As a lot sample for acceptance testing,
Terminology D123.
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