1.1 This specification is applicable in the classification of alpaca into types according to fineness.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
This specification is applicable in the classification of alpaca into types according to fineness. Five types of alpaca have been classified according to its average diameter limit, namely Type T Extra, Type T, Type X, Type AA, Type A, Type SK, and Type LP.
This specification for fineness is intended as a guide for production, preparation, and marketing (Note 1) by comparing the average fiber diameter of a measured specimen with the fineness specifications for the various types listed in Table 1. The standard deviation which expresses measured variability of a specimen may be compared with the average shown in Table X2.1.
Note 1—Test Method D 2130
TABLE 1 Fineness Specifications for Types of Alpaca
| Type | Average Diameter, μm | |
|---|---|---|
| T Extra | under 22.00 | |
| T | 22.00 to 24.99 | |
| X | 22.00 to 24.99 | |
| AA | 25.00 to 29.99 | |
| A | 30.00 to 35.99 | |
| SK | over 30.00 | |
| LP | over 30.00 |
| SDO | ASTM: ASTM International |
| Document Number | D2252 |
| Publication Date | July 1, 2009 |
| Language | en - English |
| Page Count | 3 |
| Revision Level | 05(2009) |
| Supercedes | |
| Committee | D13.13 |