Full Description

1.1This standard is the compilation of all terminology developed by Subcommittee D13.11 on Cotton Fibers.

1.2This terminology is unique to the Cotton Fibers industry. Meanings of the same terms used outside the industry can be found in other compilations or in dictionaries of general usage.

1.3In addition to being a specialized dictionary, D7139 is also a tool for managing the Subcommittees terminology. This includes finding, eliminating, and preventing redundancies, that is, where two or more terms relating to the same concept are defined in different words.

1.4Terms listed are under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee D13.11.

1.5For definitions of other textile terms see Terminology D123.