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  • ASTM D 204 : 2002

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    Standard Test Methods for Sewing Threads

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  11-11-2014

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  10-09-2002

    Publisher:  American Society for Testing and Materials

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    CONTAINED IN VOL. 07.01, 2016 Defines sewing threads of any fiber.

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    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.

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    Committee D 13
    Document Type Test Method
    Publisher American Society for Testing and Materials
    Status Superseded
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    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    A-A-59369 Base Document:2003 UNDERSHIRT, SILK WEIGHT SPEAR SYSTEM, LIGHTWEIGHT ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (LEP), LAYER-1
    MIL-S-44039 Revision C:1990 SHIRT, MAN'S, LONG SLEEVE, POLYESTER/COTTON, ARMY GREEN 415, DURABLE PRESS
    MIL-S-44041 Revision C:1990 SHIRT, MAN'S, SHORT SLEEVE, POLYESTER/COTTON, ARMY GREEN 415, DURABLE PRESS
    ASTM F 1752 : 1996 : R2001 Standard Test Method for Archery Bow Component—Cord Material
    MIL-S-87214 Revision B:1992 SHIRTS, MEN'S, LONG AND SHORT SLEEVES, POLYESTER/COTTON (DURABLE PRESS)
    ASTM D 3940 : 1983 Test Method for Bursting Strength (Load) and Elongation of Sewn Semas of Knit or Woven Stretch Textile Fabrics (Withdrawn 1995)
    ASTM E 1549/E1549M : 2013 Standard Specification for ESD Controlled Garments Required in Cleanrooms and Controlled Environments for Spacecraft for Non-Hazardous and Hazardous Operations
    ASTM D 3089 : 1997 : R2008 Standard Practice for Determining the A-D Dimension of Aerosol Valve Dip Tubes
    ASTM F 1752 : 1996 : R2006 Standard Test Method for Archery Bow Component-Cord Material
    MIL-C-2181 Revision M:1990 COVERALLS, TOXICOLOGICAL AGENTS PROTECTIVE M 3
    ASTM D 5446 : 2008 : R2019 Standard Practice for Determining Physical Properties of Fabrics, Yarns, and Sewing Thread Used in Inflatable Restraints
    ASTM D 3693 : 2002 : R2016 Standard Specification for Labeled Length per Holder of Sewing Thread
    ASTM D 3823 : 2007 Standard Practice for Determining Ticket Numbers for Sewing Threads
    ASTM F 1648 : 1995 : R2008 Standard Test Methods for Archery Bowstring Component-Serving String Material
    ASTM F 1752 : 1996 : R2010 Standard Test Method for Archery Bow Component-Cord Material
    ASTM D 4030 : 2004 Standard Specification for Glass Fiber Cord and Sewing Thread
    ASTM D 3823 : 2007 : R2012 Standard Practice for Determining Ticket Numbers for Sewing Threads
    ASTM F 1752 : 1996 Standard Test Method for Archery Bow Component—Cord Material
    A-A-59358 Base Document:2003 UNDERSHIRT, MID WEIGHT, SPEAR SYSTEM, LIGHTWEIGHT ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (LEP), LAYER-2
    A-A-59329 Base Document:2003 DRAWERS, SILK WEIGHT SPEAR SYSTEM, LIGHTWEIGHT ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (LEP), LAYER-1
    A-A-50197 Revision A:2000 THREAD, LINEN
    ASTM E 1549/E1549M : 2013 : R2016 Standard Specification for ESD Controlled Garments Required in Cleanrooms and Controlled Environments for Spacecraft for Non-Hazardous and Hazardous Operations
    ASTM F 1648 : 1995 : R2013 Standard Test Methods for Archery Bowstring Component—Serving String Material (Withdrawn 2022)
    ASTM D 3693 : 2002 Standard Specification for Labeled Length per Holder of Sewing Thread
    ASTM F 1752 : 1996 : R2014 Standard Test Method for Archery Bow Component—Cord Material (Withdrawn 2023)
    MIL-C-20079 Revision H:1987 CLOTH, GLASS; TAPE, TEXTILE GLASS; AND THREAD, GLASS AND WIRE-REINFORCED GLASS
    A-A-59327 Base Document:2003 DRAWERS, MID WEIGHT, SPEAR SYSTEM, LIGHTWEIGHT ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (LEP), LAYER-2
    MIL-DTL-32072 Base Document:2002 THREAD, POLYESTER
    ASTM D 4030/D4030M : 2015 : REDLINE Standard Specification for Glass Fiber Cord and Sewing Thread
    ASTM F 1648 : 1995 Standard Test Methods for Archery Bowstring Component-Serving String Material
    MIL P 15183 : B NOTICE 1 PAINT, EXTERIOR, ALKYD, GRAY, NO. 11 (FORMULA NO 109) (METRIC)
    A-A-3081 Base Document:1997 MOPHEAD, WET (COTTON-SYNTHETIC AND SYNTHETIC)
    ASTM D 5446 : 2008 : R2013 Standard Practice for Determining Physical Properties of Fabrics, Yarns, and Sewing Thread Used in Inflatable Restraints
    V-T-285 Revision F:1991 THREAD, POLYESTER
    ASTM D 5446 : 2008 Standard Practice for Determining Physical Properties of Fabrics, Yarns, and Sewing Thread Used in Inflatable Restraints
    A-A-50196 Revision B:2000 THREAD, SILK
    ASTM D 3693 : 2002 : R2010 Standard Specification for Labeled Length per Holder of Sewing Thread
    ASTM F 1648 : 1995 : R2003 Standard Test Methods for Archery Bowstring Component-Serving String Material

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    ASTM D 2258 : 1999 Standard Practice for Sampling Yarn for Testing
    AATCC EP 1 : 2012 GRAY SCALE FOR COLOR CHANGE
    ASTM D 3940 : 1983 Test Method for Bursting Strength (Load) and Elongation of Sewn Semas of Knit or Woven Stretch Textile Fabrics (Withdrawn 1995)
    ASTM D 6193 : 2016 : REDLINE Standard Practice for Stitches and Seams
    ASTM D 76 : 1999 Standard Specification for Tensile Testing Machines for Textiles
    AATCC TM 135 : 2015 DIMENSIONAL CHANGES OF FABRICS AFTER HOME LAUNDERING
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