1.1 This practice establishes standard ticket numbers for sewing thread regardless of fiber content or type of thread.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard; the values in English units are provided as information only and are not exact equivalents.
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 D3823-07(2018) Referenced Document
ASTM D123 Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles*, 2023-09-14 Update
ASTM D1907 Standard Test Method for Linear Density of Yarn (Yarn Number) by the Skein Method
ASTM D204 Standard Test Methods for Sewing Threads
ASTM D4849 Standard Terminology Related to Yarns and Fibers*, 2021-06-15 Update
ASTM D3823-07(2018) history
2018ASTM D3823-07(2018) Standard Practice for Determining Ticket Numbers for Sewing Threads
2007ASTM D3823-07(2012) Standard Practice for Determining Ticket Numbers for Sewing Threads
2007ASTM D3823-07 Standard Practice for Determining Ticket Numbers for Sewing Threads
2001ASTM D3823-01 Standard Practice for Determining Ticket Numbers for Sewing Threads
1994ASTM D3823-94 Standard Practice for Determining Ticket Numbers for Sewing Threads