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1. Purpose and Scope

1.1 This method presents individual procedures for the quantitative determination of moisture content, nonfibrous content and fiber composition of textiles.1.2 The procedures for the determination of fiber composition include mechanical, chemical and microscopical methods. They are applicable to blends of the following generic classes:Natural Fibers Man-Made FibersCotton AcetateHair AcrylicHemp ModacrylicLinen Nylon (see 17.1)Ramie OlefinSilk PolyesterWool RayonSpandex