1.1 This test method covers the determination of the fiber length and length distribution in loose cotton fibers. NOTE 1—For another method for measuring fiber length, see Test Method D1447.
1.2 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.
1.3 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 D1440-07(2019) Referenced Document
ASTM D123 Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles*, 2023-09-14 Update
ASTM D1441 Standard Practice for Sampling Cotton Fibers for Testing*, 2020-07-01 Update
ASTM D1447 Standard Test Method for Length and Length Uniformity of Cotton Fibers by Fibrograph Measurement
ASTM D1776 Standard Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
ASTM D7139 Standard Terminology for Cotton Fibers*, 2020-07-01 Update
ASTM D1440-07(2019) history
2019ASTM D1440-07(2019) Standard Test Method for Length and Length Distribution of Cotton Fibers (Array Method)
2007ASTM D1440-07(2012) Standard Test Method for Length and Length Distribution of Cotton Fibers (Array Method)
2007ASTM D1440-07 Standard Test Method for Length and Length Distribution of Cotton Fibers (Array Method)
1996ASTM D1440-96(2002) Standard Test Method for Length and Length Distribution of Cotton Fibers (Array Method)
1996ASTM D1440-96 Standard Test Method for Length and Length Distribution of Cotton Fibers (Array Method)
1982ASTM D1440-77(1982) Standard Test Method for Length and Length Distribution of Cotton Fibers (array Method)