What is BS 4406 - Tex system of netting yarns for fishing nets about?
BS 4406 is a British standard that covers the Tex system of netting yarns for fishing nets, enabling the standardization of designation according to the Tex system for the classification of netting yarns.
BS 4406 indicates how to designate netting yarns by the use of their linear density or of their resultant linear density expressed in tex.
Who is BS 4406 - Tex system of netting yarns for fishing nets for?
BS 4406 on the Tex system of netting yarns for fishing nets applies to:
- Manufacturers of fishing nets
- Dealers and importers of fishing nets
- Testing houses and labs for fishing nets
- Suppliers of netting yarns
Why should you use BS 4406 - Tex system of netting yarns for fishing nets?
Yarn is a long, continuous strand of fibres that have been spun together. Spun yarn is used to make fishing nets, which are weaved together to create an open net structure with excellent integrity.
BS 4406 provides users guidance on the method of designation for yarns, including yarns obtained by twisting and yarns obtained by braiding, enabling the classification of netting yarns.
With obedience and compliance to BS 4406, users can specify the designation in the Tex system of netting yarns for fishing nets, enabling classification, identification and usability across all value chains in the fishing industry.
