What is ISO 1888 - Average diameter of staple fibres or filaments about?
Staple fibres are textile fibres of discrete length while filaments come in continuous lengths. ISO 1888 specifies three test methods used for determining the average diameter (i.e. the average value of actual diameters) of staple fibres or filaments in a textile glass product.
ISO 1888 discusses terms and definitions, test method on longitudinal profile, test method on transverse section, test method on the determination of the diameter by calculation, expression of results and test report.
Who is ISO 1888 - Average diameter of staple fibres or filaments for?
ISO 1888 on the average diameter of staple fibres or filaments is useful for:
- Manufacturers and suppliers of synthetic fibres
- Manufacturers and suppliers of textile glass
- Testing laboratories
- Product development teams
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use ISO 1888 - Average diameter of staple fibres or filaments?
Synthetic fibres are produced artificially through chemical synthesis. Polyester, polyamide, and acrylic are synthetic fibres. There are certain standardized specifications contributing to the characteristics of fibres.
ISO 1888 discusses terms and definitions that depict a user-friendly idea of staple fibres or filaments. ISO 1888 also provides users with three test methods that contribute to the physical characteristics of staple fibres or filaments ensuring their reliability.
The guidelines in ISO 1888 help you determine the average diameter of staple fibres or filaments that enables you to provide a superior quality product to your customers.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS ISO 1888:2022 supersedes ISO 1888:2006. BS ISO 1888:2022 includes some technical changes with respect to ISO 1888:2006. These include:
- “Method C” (determination of the diameter by calculation) has been added