This standard specifies the inspection methods and technical requirements for using a high volume instrument (HVI) to test the micronaire value, length and uniformity, breaking strength and elongation, color, and impurities of imported and exported cotton. This standard applies to the inspection of imported and exported fine lint cotton and other loose cotton fibers. Long-staple cotton can be used as a reference.
SN/T 1512-2011 Referenced Document
ASTM D3025 Standard Practice for Standardizing Cotton Fiber Test Results by Use of Calibration Cotton Standards
ISO 139 Textiles — Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing AMENDMENT 1
SN/T 0775 Rule of inspection for import and export cotton
SN/T 1512-2011 history
2011SN/T 1512-2011 Method of inspection for import and export cotton.HVI test method
2005SN/T 1512-2005 Method of inspection for import and export cotton-HVI test method