# ISO 1144

## Textiles - Universal system for designating linear density (Tex System)

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 Organization: ISO Publication Date: 15 September 2016 Status: active Page Count: 18 ICS Code (Textiles in general): 59.080.01
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This International Standard gives the principles and recommended units of the Tex System for the expression of linear density and includes conversion tables for calculating the tex values of numbers or counts in other systems together with a statement of the procedure for the implementation of the Tex System in trade and industry.

The Tex System is applicable to all kinds of textile fibres, intermediate products (for example tops, slivers and rovings), yarns and similar structures.

### Document History

ISO 1144
September 15, 2016
Textiles - Universal system for designating linear density (Tex System)
This International Standard gives the principles and recommended units of the Tex System for the expression of linear density and includes conversion tables for calculating the tex values of numbers...
January 1, 1973
Textiles - Universal System for Designating Linear Density (Tex System)
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