1.1 These tolerances are applicable to all yarns spun on the cotton or the worsted system, either carded or combed, and composed of any fiber or mixture of fibers, except cotton tire cords and novelty or fancy yarns.
1.2 These tolerances are applicable only to yarns taken from packages, and not to yarns taken from greige or processed fabrics. NOTE 1—For tolerances for other spun yarns, see Tolerances D2644, Methods D179 and D738, and Specifications D541 and D681.
1.3 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.
1.4 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 D2645-07(2018) Referenced Document
ASTM D123 Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles*, 2023-09-14 Update
ASTM D1422/D1422M Standard Test Method for Twist in Single Spun Yarns by the Untwist-Retwist Method*, 2020-02-01 Update
ASTM D1423/D1423M Standard Test Method for Twist in Yarns by Direct-Counting*, 2022-02-01 Update
ASTM D1578 Standard Test Method for Breaking Strength of Yarn in Skein Form*, 2022-02-01 Update
ASTM D179 Methods of Testing Cotton Tire Cords and Cord Fabrics Made from Cotton
ASTM D1907/D1907M Standard Test Method for Linear Density of Yarn (Yarn Number) by the Skein Method
ASTM D2255/D2255M Standard Test Method for Grading Spun Yarns for Appearance
ASTM D2256/D2256M Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Yarns by the Single-Strand Method*, 2021-07-01 Update
ASTM D2257 Standard Test Method for Extractable Matter in Textiles
ASTM D2258/D2258M Standard Practice for Sampling Yarn for Testing*, 2022-02-01 Update
ASTM D2494 Standard Test Method for Commercial Mass of a Shipment of Yarn or Man-Made Staple Fiber or Tow
ASTM D2644 Standard Tolerances for Yarns Spun on the Woolen System
ASTM D4849 Standard Terminology Related to Yarns and Fibers*, 2021-06-15 Update