EN 14970:2006
Textiles - Knitted fabrics - Determination of stitch length and yarn linear density in weft knitted fabrics

Standard No.

EN 14970:2006

Release Date

2006

Published By

European Committee for Standardization (CEN)

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EN 14970:2006

Scope

This European Standard specifies test methods for the determination of stitch length and yarn linear density of a weft knitted fabric. They can be applied to warp knitted fabrics, if it is possible to de-knit the fabric.The measurements will be applied to yarns from each knitting machine feeder and/or different patterning courses.The results can be used for the analysis of fabric fault, e.g. barré analysis.

EN 14970:2006 history

• 2006 EN 14970:2006 Textiles - Knitted fabrics - Determination of stitch length and yarn linear density in weft knitted fabrics