GB/T 19635-2024
cotton long staple cotton (English Version)

Standard No.
GB/T 19635-2024
Language
Chinese, Available in English version
Release Date
2024
Published By
General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People‘s Republic of China  CN  /  GB
Latest
GB/T 19635-2024
Replace By
GB/T 19635-2005
 

Introduction

In-depth interpretation of the National Standard of the People's Republic of China GB/T 19635—2024

Standard Dimensions GB/T 19635—2024 Comparison and Changes
Grade Division Grade 5 (1~5) Added the main grade definition, and adjusted the grade condition description
Length Requirements 33mm~40mm Optimized the length grading standard, and added 36mm as the standard grade
Micronaire Value A, B (grading), C Adjust the grading scope and grade division

1. Background and significance of standard revision

GB/T 19635—2024 is the core standard in the field of long-staple cotton, replacing the old version of GB/T19635—2005. This revision mainly targets the following aspects:

  • Adapting to the technological progress needs of the cotton industry
  • Optimizing the quality control indicator system
  • Improving the inspection methods and rules
  • Improving the scientificity and operability of the standards

2. Interpretation of core clauses

2.1 Grade classification and quality requirements

According to the standard, long-staple cotton is divided into 5 grades (1~5), among which:

  • Grade 3 is the standard grade, representing the maturity and processing quality of cotton.
  • Each grade is distinguished by sensory characteristics, color characteristics and rolling quality.
  • Implementation case: The test result of a batch of long-staple cotton is grade 2, indicating that its maturity is normal, but slightly lower than the standard grade requirements.

2.2 Length requirements

Length is an important indicator for measuring cotton quality and is graded as follows:

Length range (mm) Corresponding standard grade
36~38.9mm B1 grade (standard length)
39.0~40mm S2 grade (high-quality long-staple cotton)

3. Implementation suggestions and precautions

  • Quality control: Processing units should strictly carry out sampling and inspection according to the standards to ensure that product quality meets the requirements.
  • Testing method: It is recommended to use a fiber rapid tester to measure key indicators such as length and micronaire value.
  • Packaging and labeling: Strictly follow the GB6975 standard to ensure clear and accurate labeling.
  • Storage and transportation: Pay attention to moisture and pollution prevention, and avoid high temperature and high humidity environment that may cause quality degradation.

GB/T 19635-2024 Referenced Document

  • GB 6975 Cotton baling
  • GB/T 13786 Simulation of daylight illumination in a cotton grading room*2026-04-29 Update
  • GB/T 19617 Test method for length of cotton.Hand-measured staple length
  • GB/T 20392 Cotton fiber physical properties testing method Large capacity fiber tester method
  • GB/T 41690 Quantitative test method for foreign fiber in raw cotton—Manual method
  • GB/T 6102.1 Test method for moisture regain in raw cotton by oven drying
  • GB/T 6102.2 Test method for moisture regain in raw cotton.Electrical resistance meter
  • GB/T 6498 Cotton fiber micronaire test method
  • GB/T 6499 Test method for percentage of trash content in raw cotton
  • GB/T 8170 Rules of rounding off for numerical values & expression and judgement of limiting values

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