1.1 This guide is intended to assist individuals and laboratories that conduct examinations of fabrics and cordage for the purposes of analyzing and comparing types of fabric, cordage and damage. A complete characterization of the fabrics, including their construction and other materials used in the assemblage of a textile (for example, sewing thread), is a critical component of a comprehensive forensic fabric or cordage examination.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 This standard is intended for use by competent forensic science practitioners with the requisite formal education, discipline-specific training (see Practice E2917), and demonstrated proficiency to perform forensic case work
1.4 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.
1.5 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 E2225-21 Referenced Document
ASTM D123 Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles*, 2023-09-14 Update
ASTM E1459 Standard Guide for Physical Evidence Labeling and Related Documentation
ASTM E1492 Standard Practice for Receiving, Documenting, Storing, and Retrieving Evidence in a Forensic Science Laboratory
ASTM E2224 Standard Guide for Forensic Analysis of Fibers by Infrared Spectroscopy*, 2023-05-01 Update
ASTM E2227 Standard Guide for Forensic Examination of Dyes in Textile Fibers by Thin-Layer Chromatography*, 2023-05-01 Update
ASTM E2228 Standard Guide for Microscopical Examination of Textile Fibers*, 2023-05-01 Update
ASTM E2917 Standard Practice for Forensic Science Practitioner Training, Continuing Education, and Professional Development Programs*, 2024-02-01 Update
ASTM E2225-21 history
2023ASTM E2225-23 Standard Guide for Forensic Examination of Fabrics and Cordage
2022ASTM E2225-22a Standard Guide for Forensic Examination of Fabrics and Cordage
2022ASTM E2225-22 Standard Guide for Forensic Examination of Fabrics and Cordage
2021ASTM E2225-21 Standard Guide for Forensic Examination of Fabrics and Cordage
2019ASTM E2225-19a Standard Guide for Forensic Examination of Fabrics and Cordage
2019ASTM E2225-19 Standard Guide for Forensic Examination of Fabrics and Cordage
2018ASTM E2225-18 Standard Guide for Forensic Examination of Fabrics and Cordage
2010ASTM E2225-10 Standard Guide for Forensic Examination of Fabrics and Cordage
2002ASTM E2225-02 Standard Guide for Forensic Examination of Fabrics and Cordage