ASTM D3823-07(2012)
Standard Practice for Determining Ticket Numbers for Sewing Threads

Standard No.

ASTM D3823-07(2012)

Release Date

2007

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D3823-07(2018)

Latest

ASTM D3823-07(2018)

Scope

This system of sewing thread ticket numbers was developed to overcome the confusion arising from the use by the thread industry of a multiple number of undefined and unrelated ticketing systems.

The practice is used by sewing thread manufacturers to determine the ticket number to be assigned to a sewing thread. The ticket number is an indicator of the amount of raw fiber in the thread. It is based on greige thread rather than finished thread because finishing processes such as bleaching, dyeing, stretching, mercerizing, or sewing finish application significantly change the apparent thread size so that it may become an inadequate indicator of raw fiber present. Because of the foregoing it is not practical to verify the ticket number by sizing the finished thread.

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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM D3823-07(2012) Referenced Document

• ASTM D123 Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
• 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

ASTM D3823-07(2012) history

• 2018 ASTM D3823-07(2018) Standard Practice for Determining Ticket Numbers for Sewing Threads
• 2007 ASTM D3823-07(2012) Standard Practice for Determining Ticket Numbers for Sewing Threads
• 2007 ASTM D3823-07 Standard Practice for Determining Ticket Numbers for Sewing Threads
• 2001 ASTM D3823-01 Standard Practice for Determining Ticket Numbers for Sewing Threads
• 1994 ASTM D3823-94 Standard Practice for Determining Ticket Numbers for Sewing Threads