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Description / Abstract:
This test method covers the measurement of the change in length
of a tensioned skein of textured yarn due to change in crimp
characteristics brought about by exposure to wet or dry heat. The
change in length, depending on procedure, is a measure of skein
shrinkage, crimp contraction, bulk shrinkage, or crimp
recovery.
This test method applies to crimped, continuous multifilament
yarns ranging from 1.7 to 88.9 tex (15 to 800 denier).
Three conditions are provided for crimp development mediums, and
loading routines are provided to be used on the yarn skeins to
allow determination of yarn bulk by several different
procedures.
The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to
be regarded as standard. Within the text, the inch-pound units are
shown in parentheses. The values stated in each system are not
exact equivalent; therefore, each system shall be used
independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems
may result in nonconformance with the specification.
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 and
health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.