What is ISO/TR 11827 – Composition testing and identification of fibres about?
ISO/TR 11827 is an international standard that focuses on composition testing and identification of fibres. Textile is a flexible material made by creating an interlocking bundle of yarns or threads , which are produced by spinning raw fibres (from either natural or synthetic sources) into long and twisted lengths. ISO/TR 11827 describes procedures for the identification of natural and man-made fibres and may be used, when necessary, to coordinate with methods for the quantitative analysis of fibre blends.
Note 1: ISO/TR 11827 calls for the use of substances/procedures that may be injurious to the health/ environment if appropriate conditions are not observed.
Note 2: ISO/TR 11827 refers only to technical suitability and does not absolve the user from legal obligations relating to health and safety/environment at any stage.
Who is ISO/TR 11827 - Composition testing and identification of fibres for?