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Abstract

Specifies three methods for determining the number of wales and courses; pin gauge for all knitted fabric, traversing thread counter for those where the wales or courses or pattern repeats are readily distinguishable and counting glass for those with 5 or more wales or courses per centimetre.
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.
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Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 6 July 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 sets out three test methods for determining the number of wales per unit length and the number of courses per unit length in knitted fabrics.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 05/08/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 05/08/2016
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ISBN
Committee	TX-020
Supersedes	DR 96102 AS 2001.2.6-1981