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Standard Test Methods for Sewing Threads

ASTM-D204 - 2002 EDITION - SUPERSEDED
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Standard Test Methods for Sewing Threads
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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 Drycleaning73-83
Colorfastness to Laundering62-72
Colorfastness to Water Migration84-94
Diameter43-50
Length per Thread Holder34-42
Shrinkage, Single Strand51-61
Dry Heat58.1
Boiling Water58.2
Strength and Elongation15-21
Single Strand-Conditioned19.1.1
Single Strand-Wet19.1.2
Loop Strength19.2
Knot Strength19.3
Twist22-27
Twist Balance28-33
Yarn Number7-14

Note 1—For methods covering tests on prepared seams, refer to Test Methods D 1683 and D 3940.

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.

Significance and Use

Acceptance TestingThe test methods in Test Methods D 204 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.

Keywords

breaking strength; strand; colorfastness; diameter; dimensional change; length; sewing thread; textile strand; twist; twist balance; yarn number; ICS Number Code 59.080.20 (Yarns)

To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:

07.01 (Textiles (I): D76 - D4391)

To find similar documents by classification:

59.080.20 (Yarns Including plied yarns, textured yarns, threads)

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Document Number

ASTM-D204-02

Revision Level

2002 EDITION

Status

Superseded

Modification Type

Revision

Publication Date

Sept. 10, 2002

Document Type

Test Method

Page Count

12 pages

Committee Number

D13.58