ASTM D5103-07(2018)
Standard Test Method for Length and Length Distribution of Manufactured Staple Fibers (Single-Fiber Test)

Standard No.

ASTM D5103-07(2018)

Release Date

2018

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM D5103-07(2018)

Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of average staple length and staple length distribution of both manufactured and natural fibers by manually measuring single fiber lengths. This test method is also used to measure the length of fibers removed from a staple yarn, but such a measurement may not represent the fiber’s staple length, as manufactured. 1.2 Because this test method requires measuring the length of only 50 fibers, it is not suitable for use in determining the number of long fibers that occur infrequently in a sample. NOTE 1—For determination for overlength fibers, refer to Test Method D3513. NOTE 2—For methods covering the determination of the average length and length distribution of natural fibers, refer to the following methods: for cotton, Test Method D1440, and Test Method D1447, for wool, Test Method D519, Test Method D1234, and Test Method D1575. 1.3 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. 1.4 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 D5103-07(2018) Referenced Document

• ASTM D123 Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles*， 2023-09-14 Update
• ASTM D1234 Standard Test Method of Sampling and Testing Staple Length of Grease Wool
• ASTM D1440 Standard Test Method for Length and Length Distribution of Cotton Fibers (Array Method)
• ASTM D1447 Standard Test Method for Length and Length Uniformity of Cotton Fibers by Fibrograph Measurement
• ASTM D1575 Standard Test Method for Fiber Length of Wool in Scoured Wool and in Card Sliver
• ASTM D1776 Standard Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
• ASTM D2258 Standard Practice for Sampling Yarn for Testing
• ASTM D3333 Standard Practice for Sampling Manufactured Staple Fibers, Sliver, or Tow for Testing
• ASTM D3513 Standard Test Method for Overlength Fiber Content of Man-Made Staple Fiber
• ASTM D4849 Standard Terminology Related to Yarns and Fibers*， 2021-06-15 Update
• ASTM D519 Standard Test Method for Length of Fiber in Wool Top

ASTM D5103-07(2018) history

• 2018 ASTM D5103-07(2018) Standard Test Method for Length and Length Distribution of Manufactured Staple Fibers (Single-Fiber Test)
• 2007 ASTM D5103-07(2012) Standard Test Method for Length and Length Distribution of Manufactured Staple Fibers (Single-Fiber Test)
• 2007 ASTM D5103-07 Standard Test Method for Length and Length Distribution of Manufactured Staple Fibers (Single-Fiber Test)
• 2001 ASTM D5103-01 Standard Test Method for Length and Length Distribution of Manufactured Staple Fibers (Single-Fiber Test)
• 1995 ASTM D5103-95 Standard Test Method for Length and Length Distribution of Manufactured Staple Fibers (Single-Fiber Test)