Standard Test Method for Linear Density of Yarn (Yarn Number) by the Skein Method

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Test Method D1907 is considered satisfactory for acceptance testing of commercial shipments, since it has been used extensively in the trade for that purpose.
In case of dispute arising from differences in reported test results when using Test Method D1907 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.
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.
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).
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 for yarns spun on the cotton system, while ...
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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 1Yarn at equilibrium with the standard atmosphere for testing textiles.
Option 2Oven-dried yarn.
Option 3Oven-dried yarn, plus commercial moisture regain.
1.4.2 Scoured Yarn:
Option 4Scoured yarn at equilibrium with the standard atmosphere for testing textiles.
Option 5Oven-dried, scoured yarn.
Option 6Oven-dried, scoured yarn, plus commercial moisture regain.
Option 7Oven-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 following approved m...

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Designation: D1907/D1907M − 12
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 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,andD681.Thelineardensityofshortyarnsegments,raveled
made for expressing yarn linear density in all the traditional
from fabrics, may be determined by Test Method D1059.
yarn numbering systems.
1.6 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
1.2 This test method is applicable to yarns that stretch less
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
than 5% when tension on the yarn is increased from 0.25 to
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
0.75 cN/tex [0.25 to 0.75 gf/tex]. By mutual agreement, and
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
use of a lower than specified reeling tension, this method may
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
also be adapted to measure the linear density of yarns that
with the standard.
stretch more than 5%, under the above force.
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
1.3 This method is applicable to yarns finer than 2000 tex.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
However, it may be also adapted to coarser yarns by the use of
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
skeins of shorter than specified lengths, and alternate reeling
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
conditions, agreeable to the interested parties.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 Depending on the procedure used to calculate the
2. Referenced Documents
moisture content of the yarn being tested, and its actual
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moisture content, or finish content, or both, one or more of the
2.1 ASTM Standards:
following options may be utilized.
D123Terminology Relating to Textiles
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1.4.1 Unscoured Yarn: Option 1—Yarn at equilibrium with
D541Specification for Single Jute Yarn (Withdrawn 1996)
the standard atmosphere for testing textiles.
D578Specification for Glass Fiber Strands
Option 2—Oven-dried yarn.
D681Specification for Jute Rove and Plied Yarn for Elec-
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Option 3—Oven-dried yarn, plus commercial moisture re-
trical and Packing Purposes (Withdrawn 2000)
gain.
D1059Test Method for Yarn Number Based on Short-
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1.4.2 Scoured Yarn: Option 4—Scoured yarn at equilibrium
Length Specimens (Withdrawn 2010)
with the standard atmosphere for testing textiles.
D1578Test Method for Breaking Strength of Yarn in Skein
Option 5—Oven-dried, scoured yarn.
Form
Option6—Oven-dried,scouredyarn,pluscommercialmois-
D1909Standard Table of Commercial Moisture Regains for
ture regain.
Textile Fibers
Option 7—Oven-dried, scoured yarn, plus commercial al-
D2257Test Method for Extractable Matter in Textiles
lowance (commercial moisture regain, plus an allowance for
D2258Practice for Sampling Yarn for Testing
finish).
D2494Test Method for Commercial Mass of a Shipment of
Yarn or Manufactured Staple Fiber or Tow
1.5 Specimens used to determine yarn linear density may
D4849Terminology Related to Yarns and Fibers
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
Current edition approved July 1, 2012. Published August 2012. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1961T. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D1907–07. DOI: The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
10.1520/D1907_D1907M-12. www.astm.org.
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3. Terminology b
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Designation:D1907–07 Designation:D1907/D1907M–12
Standard Test Method for
1
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 Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 Thistestmethodcoversthedeterminationofthelineardensityofalltypesofyarninpackageform,subjecttothelimitations
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[0.25 to 0.75 gf/tex).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 Thismethodisapplicabletoyarnsfinerthan2000tex.However,itmaybealsoadaptedtocoarseryarnsbytheuseofskeins
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 following approved methods: Specifications D541,
D578, and D681. The linear density of short yarn segments, raveled from fabrics, may be determined by Test Method D1059.
1.6The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values shown in parentheses are approximate conversions
to U.S. customary unit equivalents.
1.6 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the
two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.7 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:
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D541 Specification for Single Jute Yarn
D578 Specification for Glass Fiber Strands
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 on Textiles and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.58 on Yarns and Fibers.
Current edition approved Jan.July 1, 2007.2012. Published February 2007.August 2012. Originally approved in 1961 T. Last previous edition approved in 20012007 as
D1907 – 017. DOI: 10.1520/D1907-_D1907M-12.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book ofASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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D681 Specification for Jute Rove and Plied Yarn for Electrical and Packing Purposes
D1059 Test Method for Yarn Number Based on Short-Length Specimens
D1578 Test Method for Breaking Strength o
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