ASTM D204-02(2021) - 1.7.2021
 
Significance and Use

4.1?Acceptance TestingThe test methods in Test Methods D204 for the determination of the properties of sewing thread are considered satisfactory for acceptance testing of commercial shipments of sewing thread, unless specified in the individual test method. These test methods are the best available and are used extensively in the trade.

4.1.1?If there are differences of practical significance between reported test results for two laboratories (or more) comparative test should be performed to determine if there is a statistical bias between them using competent statistical assistance. As a minimum, use the samples for such a comparative tests that are as homogeneous as possible, drawn from the same lot of material as the samples that resulted in disparate results during initial testing and randomly assigned in equal numbers to each laboratory. The test results from the laboratories involved should be compared using a statistical test for unpaired data, a probability level chosen prior to the testing series. If a bias is found, either its cause must be found and corrected, or future test results for that material must be adjusted in consideration of the known bias.

 
1. Scope

1.1?These test methods can be used to evaluate sewing threads of any fiber.

1.1.1?The test methods in this standard are intended to evaluate only sewing thread taken from thread holders.

1.2?These test methods only provide for the measurement of sewing thread physical properties. These test methods do not address any other properties that may be important for the satisfactory performance of sewing threads under particular end use conditions.

1.3?These test methods can be used to measure the following properties:

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Sections

Colorfastness to Drycleaning

73 83

Colorfastness to Laundering

62 72

Colorfastness to Water Migration

84 94

Diameter

43 50

Length per Thread Holder

34 42

Shrinkage, Single Strand

51 61

Dry Heat

58.1

Boiling Water

58.2

Strength and Elongation

15 21

Single StrandConditioned

19.1.1

Single StrandWet

19.1.2

Loop Strength

19.2

Knot Strength

19.3

Twist

22 27

Twist Balance

28 33

Yarn Number

7 14

Note 1:?For methods covering tests on prepared seams, refer to Test Methods D1683/D1683M and D3940.

1.4?The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.5?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.

1.6?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.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D1776-08

Standard Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles

D3940-83

Test Method for Bursting Strength (Load) and Elongation of Sewn Semas of Knit or Woven Stretch Textile Fabrics (Withdrawn 1995)

D1683-07

Standard Test Method for Failure in Sewn Seams of Woven Apparel Fabrics

D1423-02

Standard Test Method for Twist in Yarns by Direct-Counting

D1422-99

Standard Test Method for Twist in Single Spun Yarns by the Untwist-Retwist Method

D123-23

Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles

D1777-96(2019)

Standard Test Method for Thickness of Textile Materials

D1907-07

Standard Test Method for Linear Density of Yarn (Yarn Number) by the Skein Method

D2256-02

Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Yarns by the Single-Strand Method

D2258-99

Standard Practice for Sampling Yarn for Testing

D2724-19

Standard Test Method for Bond Strength of Bonded, Fused, and Laminated Apparel Fabrics

D3693-02(2021)

Standard Specification for Labeled Length per Holder of Sewing Thread

D3823-07(2018)

Standard Practice for Determining Ticket Numbers for Sewing Threads

D4848-98(2018)

Standard Terminology Related to Force, Deformation and Related Properties of Textiles

D4849-21

Standard Terminology Related to Yarns and Fibers

D6193-16(2020)

Standard Practice for Stitches and Seams

Test Method135

Dimensional Changes in Automatic Home Laundering of Woven and Knit Fabrics Available from American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709.

Evaluation Procedure 1,

Gray Scale for Color Change

Evaluation Procedure 3,

Chromatic Transference Scale

D76-99

Standard Specification for Tensile Testing Machines for Textiles