International Standard
ISO 8159:1987
Textiles — Morphology of fibres and yarns — Vocabulary
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ISO 8159:1987
Edition 1
1987-04
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Published (Edition 1, 1987)
This standard was last reviewed and confirmed in 2024. Therefore this version remains current.

ISO 8159:1987

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Defines the principal terms used to described the various forms into which textile fibres can be assembled, up to and including cabled yarns. Only contains terms of general application. Terms and/or definitions which are specific to particular fibres (such as hemp, silk, textile glass, metal fibre, carbon fibre, etc) are excluded.

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