What is BS 5182 – Measurement of wool fibres about?
BS 5182 is an International Standard that focuses on a method for the measurement of the length of wool fibres processed on the worsted system, using a fibre diagram machine.
BS 5182 is applicable to combed slivers processed on the worsted system. For slivers containing two or more fibres of different dielectric constants (for example wool and polyesters) and length distributions, the results may not be an accurate reflection of the actual fibre-length distribution of the top.
Who is BS 5182 - Measurement of wool fibres for?
BS 5182 on method for the measurement of the length of wool fibres processed on the worsted system, using a fibre diagram machine is useful for:
- Textile industries
- Wool fabric manufacturing units
- Product development teams
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use BS 5182 - Measurement of wool fibres?
The world has moved away from the subjective appraisal of raw wool characteristics and has entered an era of objective measurement and specification, and the raw wool trade is rapidly moving towards sale by the total description which necessitates the accurate, rapid, and cost-effective measurement of all the raw wool characteristics important in determining price, textile performance and end-use.
BS 5182 helps to gain a better understanding of, and to quantify, the effects of fibre and processing parameters on processing behaviour and performance and the properties of the top and yarn and even the fabric.
BS 5182 aims to improve the processing of wool and the productivity and cost-effectiveness of the various processing stages.
BS 5182 led to a better understanding of which raw wool characteristics influence textile processing behaviour and performance, as well as the product quality and end-use performance, and ultimately the raw wool price.