1.1 This practice covers a procedure for the division of shipments of manufactured staple fiber, sliver (or top) or tow into lots and the sampling of such lots for testing. NOTE 1—For sampling yarns, refer to Practice D2258. NOTE 2—This practice differs from BISFA2 rules for staple fibers in the lot sampling, by the elimination of separate sampling of outer versus inner container areas, in the reduction of number of strata from 6 to 5, and by the elimination of compositing to obtain a single laboratory sample for the lot when testing properties which do not depend on as-received moisture content.
1.2 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM D3333-07(2018) Referenced Document
ASTM D123 Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
ASTM D2258 Standard Practice for Sampling Yarn for Testing
ASTM D4271 Standard Practice for Writing Statements on Sampling in Test Methods for Textiles
ASTM D4849 Standard Terminology Related to Yarns and Fibers
ASTM D3333-07(2018) history
2018ASTM D3333-07(2018) Standard Practice for Sampling Manufactured Staple Fibers, Sliver, or Tow for Testing
2007ASTM D3333-07(2012) Standard Practice for Sampling Manufactured Staple Fibers, Sliver, or Tow for Testing
2007ASTM D3333-07 Standard Practice for Sampling Manufactured Staple Fibers, Sliver, or Tow for Testing
2001ASTM D3333-01 Standard Practice for Sampling Manufactured Staple Fibers, Sliver, or Tow for Testing
1995ASTM D3333-95 Standard Practice for Sampling Manufactured Staple Fibers, Sliver, or Tow for Testing