Description / Abstract: Introduction

Note: Nothing in this standard supercedes applicable laws and regulations.

Note: In the event of conflict between the English and domestic language, the English language shall take precedence.

Purpose. This standard is to be used to determine the structural density of woven and knitted textile materials (Yarn Count). For woven materials, this is the number of threads/yarns in the warp and the weft/fill directions within an area. For knitted materials, this is the number of wales and the number of knit stitches (courses) within an area.

Applicability. This standard applies to automotive organic materials.