This specification sets the maximum permissible cashmere coarse-hair content in cashmere in the form of roving, yarn, or fabric. Single standard testing for the determination of the cashmere coarse-hair content shall be enough. In case of dispute, additional tests may be done.

1.1 This specification covers the allowable cashmere coarse-hair content in cashmere which has been processed at least to the roving stage.

1.2 For blends of cashmere hair and other fibers, this specification is applicable only to the cashmere hair content of such blends.

For the determination of the cashmere coarse-hair content in cashmere, refer to Test Method D 2816. For the identification of textile fibers see Methods D 276. For the quantitative determination of the composition of textile blends, see Test Methods D 629.