AS/NZS 2001.1.2:1998 (R2016)

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Abstract

Sets out a universal numbering system to designate the fineness or coarseness of textile fibres, yarns, intermediate products (e.g. tops and rovings) and other products of similar structures.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee TX-020 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 6 July 2016.
Approved for reconfirmation in New Zealand on behalf of the Standards Council of New Zealand on 4 November 2016.
The following are represented on Technical Committee TX-020:
Ag Research
Australian Wool Processors Council
AWTA Textile Testing
Council of Textile and Fashion Industries of Australia
Drycleaning Institute of Australia
National Association of Testing Authorities Australia
RMIT University
The Textile Institute

Scope

This Standard gives details of the Tex System of numbering textile fibres, intermediate products (e.g. tops and rovings), yarns and similar structures. It provides for the conversion of counts or numbers expressed in other systems into tex values, both exact and rounded.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 23/12/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 23/12/2016
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ISBN
Committee	TX-020
Supersedes	AS L45-1965 DR 97521 CP