1.1 This standard is the compilation of all terminology developed by Subcommittee D13.11 on Cotton Fibers.
1.2 This terminology is unique to the Cotton Fibers industry. Meanings of the same terms used outside the industry can be found in other compilations or in dictionaries of general usage.
1.3 In addition to being a specialized dictionary, D7139 is also a tool for managing the Subcommittee’s terminology. This includes finding, eliminating, and preventing redundancies, that is, where two or more terms relating to the same concept are defined in different words.
1.4 Terms listed are under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee D13.11.
1.5 For definitions of other textile terms see Terminology D123.
1.6 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 D7139-20 Referenced Document
ASTM D123 Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles*, 2023-09-14 Update
ASTM D1440 Standard Test Method for Length and Length Distribution of Cotton Fibers (Array Method)
ASTM D1442 Standard Test Method for Maturity of Cotton Fibers (Sodium Hydroxide Swelling and Polarized Light Procedures)
ASTM D1445 Standard Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Cotton Fibers (Flat Bundle Method) (Withdrawn 2004)
ASTM D1447 Standard Test Method for Length and Length Uniformity of Cotton Fibers by Fibrograph Measurement
ASTM D1448 Standard Test Method for Micronaire Reading of Cotton Fibers
ASTM D1464 Standard Test Method for Differential Dyeing Behavior of Cotton
ASTM D1684 Standard Practice for Lighting Cotton Classing Rooms for Color Grading
ASTM D2495 Standard Test Method for Moisture in Cotton by Oven-Drying
ASTM D2812 Standard Test Method for Non-Lint Content of Cotton
ASTM D3025 Standard Practice for Standardizing Cotton Fiber Test Results by Use of Calibration Cotton Standards
ASTM D3990 Standard Terminology Relating to Fabric Defects
ASTM D5332 Standard Test Method for Fiber Length and Length Distribution of Cotton Fibers
ASTM D5426 Standard Practices for Visual Inspection and Grading of Fabrics Used for Inflatable Restraints
ASTM D5867 Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Physical Properties of Cotton Fibers by High Volume Instruments
ASTM D7642 Standard Practice for Establishment of Calibration Cottons for Cotton Classification Instruments
ASTM D7785 Standard Practice for Water in Lint Cotton by Oven Evaporation Combined with Volumetric Karl Fischer Titration*, 2021-01-01 Update
ASTM D7139-20 history
2020ASTM D7139-20 Standard Terminology for Cotton Fibers