Draft
International Standard
ISO/DIS 1139
Textiles — Designation of yarns
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ISO/DIS 1139
Edition 2
© ISO 2025
Draft International Standard
Under development
This Draft International Standard is in the enquiry phase with ISO members.
Will replace ISO 1139:1973

Abstract

Describes two methods of indicating the composition of yarns, whether single, folded, cabled or multiple wound. The notation comprises linear density indicated in the Tex System, number of filaments in filament yarns of all kinds except special kinds of yarns, e.g. fancy yarns, textured yarns, bulked yarns or yarns produced by wrapping a textile or non-textile material round a core.

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