ASTM D3693

This specification covers the requirements for the labeled lengths per holder of sewing threads of all materials. The test specimen is a thread holder whether a cone, tube, spool, ready-made bobbin, or any other holders. The observed length for all holders such as home sewing spools, ready-made bobbins, or all other holders which depends on the sampling size shall equal or exceed a certain percentage of the minimum allowable labeled length.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers requirements for the labeled lengths of sewing threads of all materials.

2. Referenced Documents

ASTM Standards
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D204 Methods of Testing Sewing Threads
D3888 Terminology Related to Open-End Spinning
D3990 Terminology Relating to Fabric Defects
D4849 Terminology Relating to Fibers and Yarns

Index Terms

length; sewing thread; ICS Number Code 55.060 (Spools. Bobbins); 59.080.20 (Yarns)

Citing ASTM Standards

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