BS 7318:1990

This standard BS 7318:1990 Specification for industrial sewing threads made from linen (flax) or cotton is classified in these ICS categories:

• 59.080.20 Yarns

This British Standard specifies requirements for industrial sewing threads manufactured from the following substrates :

1. linen sewing threads manufactured from flax fibre (Linum usitatissimum);
2. cotton sewing threads manufactured from cotton fibre (Gossypium).

NOTE. The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover.

Manufacturing and physical requirements including breaking strength and colour fastness.