These specifications are considered satisfactory for classifying wool top or mohair top by grade and provide a basis for acceptance of commercial shipments.

1. Scope

1.1 These specifications are applicable in the classification, by fineness grade, of the fiber in wool top, mohair top, wool yarns, mohair yarns, wool fabrics, and mohair fabrics of the worsted type.

Note 1—For fineness specifications for wool, mohair, and alpaca, refer to Specifications D3991 and D2252.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

Federal Standards

Keywords

animal fibers (except wool); number grade; wool; yarn;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 59.060.10 (Natural fibres)

Citing ASTM Standards

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