Standard Test Method for Bulk Properties of Textured Yarns

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 The values obtained by this test method should not be used to predict similar properties in fabricated structures except in narrow well-defined comparisons, such as 16.7 tex (150-denier) polyester from the same feed yarn merge and textured on the same machine type. Attempts to relate yarn performance to fabric performance might result in poor correlations unless other factors affecting bulk such as yarn shrinkage and fabric finishing are eliminated.  
5.2 Elapsed time between processing and testing has a marked effect on the results of this test especially during the first 72 h. Therefore, specimens should only be compared if tested after the same elapsed time. This effect is caused by stress decay which is known to be minimal beyond the seventh day and after which time the sample remains relatively stable. Comparisons are preferably made after the seventh day.  
5.3 In the case of yarns having a linear density near the upper limit of the skein size directed in Table 3, an error is introduced when rounding off to full revolutions. Therefore, the calculated values for crimp contraction, etc., should only be compared with other samples of yarn of the same linear density. (A) See Eq 2, and Note 1.(B) 100 Revolutions, linear density of skein varies.  
5.4 Option A used with crimp development Condition 1 (dry heat oven at 120°C (248°F)) and light loads of 0.04 mN/tex (0.5 mgf/den) and 0.44 mN/tex (5.0 mgf/den) are recommended for textured polyester yarns. All crimp parameters may be calculated.  
5.5 Option B may also be used with crimp development Condition 1 (dry heat) for textured polyester yarns. Crimp contraction may be calculated. When used to duplicate or to utilize suitable mechanical yarn handling devices,3 alternate skein size and weights may be used as described in 6.5.2 and 9.3.2.  
5.6 Option C used with crimp development Condition 2 (water bath at 82°C (180°F)) and a light load of 0.13 mN/tex (1.5 mgf/den) is recommended for textured nylon yarns. ...
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1.1 This test method covers the measurement of the change in length of a tensioned skein of textured yarn due to change in crimp characteristics brought about by exposure to wet or dry heat. The change in length, depending on procedure, is a measure of skein shrinkage, crimp contraction, bulk shrinkage, or crimp recovery.  
1.2 This test method applies to crimped, continuous multifilament yarns ranging from 1.7 to 88.9 tex (15 to 800 denier).  
1.3 Three conditions are provided for crimp development mediums, and loading routines are provided to be used on the yarn skeins to allow determination of yarn bulk by several different procedures.  
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. Within the text, the inch-pound units are shown in parentheses. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalent; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the specification.  
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.6 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.

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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: D4031 − 07 (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Test Method for
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Bulk Properties of Textured Yarns
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4031; 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.
1. Scope D1059 Test Method for Yarn Number Based on Short-
Length Specimens
1.1 This test method covers the measurement of the change
D1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
in length of a tensioned skein of textured yarn due to change in
D1907 Test Method for Linear Density of Yarn (Yarn Num-
crimp characteristics brought about by exposure to wet or dry
ber) by the Skein Method
heat. The change in length, depending on procedure, is a
D2258 Practice for Sampling Yarn for Testing
measure of skein shrinkage, crimp contraction, bulk shrinkage,
D4849 Terminology Related to Yarns and Fibers
or crimp recovery.
1.2 This test method applies to crimped, continuous multi-
3. Terminology
filament yarns ranging from 1.7 to 88.9 tex (15 to 800 denier).
3.1 For all terminology relating to D13.58, Yarns and
1.3 Three conditions are provided for crimp development
Fibers, refer to Terminology D4849.
mediums, and loading routines are provided to be used on the
3.1.1 The following terms are relevant to this standard: bulk
yarn skeins to allow determination of yarn bulk by several
shrinkage, crimp contraction, crimp development medium,
different procedures.
crimp recovery, skein shrinkage.
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
3.2 For all other terms are related to textiles, refer to
are to be regarded as standard. Within the text, the inch-pound
Terminology D123.
units are shown in parentheses. The values stated in each
systemarenotexactequivalent;therefore,eachsystemshallbe
4. Summary of Test Method
used independently of the other. Combining values from the
4.1 A skein of yarn of a prescribed size (linear density) is
two systems may result in nonconformance with the specifi-
subjected to a crimp development medium using a specified
cation.
loading routine.As the crimp is developed or shrinkage occurs
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
in the yarn, the skein changes in length. The lengths of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
skein under specified tension forces are used to calculate the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
value of bulk shrinkage, crimp contraction, skein shrinkage, or
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
crimp recovery.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.2 The test method offers three options for loading routine
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
of the yarn skeins. Loading routines consist of using low-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
tension forces (light loads of 0.04 to 0.98 mN/tex (0.5 to 11
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
mgf/den)) that extend without removing crimp, and high-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
tension forces (heavy loads of 8.8 mN/tex (100 mgf/den)) that
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
remove crimp without elongating the yarn.Alist of weights to
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
be used is given in Table 1. Weight option combinations are
2. Referenced Documents
detailed in Table 2.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
5. Significance and Use
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
5.1 The values obtained by this test method should not be
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D13 on Textiles
usedtopredictsimilarpropertiesinfabricatedstructuresexcept
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.58 on Yarns and Fibers.
in narrow well-defined comparisons, such as 16.7 tex (150-
Current edition approved July 1, 2018. Published August 2018. Originally
denier) polyester from the same feed yarn merge and textured
approved in 1981. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D4031 – 07(2012).
DOI: 10.1520/D4031-07R18.
onthesamemachinetype.Attemptstorelateyarnperformance
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
to fabric performance might result in poor correlations unless
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
other factors affecting bulk such as yarn shrinkage and fabric
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the AST
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