Revised Standard from Last Update.

1. SCOPE

1.1 This standard covers the classification of fineness grades of the fibres in wool tops.

1.2 This standard is also applicable to wool yarns and fabrics processed on the worsted system. However, the test results obtained on the wool fibres removed from yarns and fabrics may not meet the specifications as given in the standard which are for wool tops. If these meet the specifications of next coarser grade, the same shall be considered as satisfying the grade for the purpose of grading of fibres in corresponding tops.

2. REFERENCES

The following standards contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision and parties to agreements based on this standard are encouragedto investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards listed below.

IS 744 : 2000 Textiles - Methods for determination of wool fibre diameter, percentage of medullated fibres and kemp fibre (third revision)