1、 Universal system for designating linear density (Tex system) Systme universel de dsignation de la masse linique (systme Tex) National Standard of Canada Norme nationale du Canada CAN/CGSB-4.159-75 Supersedes/Remplace 4-GP-159 October/Octobre 1974 Reaffirmed/Confirme June/Juin 1981 Reaffirmed/Confir
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47、n 1981 Reaffirmed/Confirme November/Novembre 2013 National Standard of Canada Norme nationale du Canada Universal system for designating linear density (Tex system) Systme universel de dsignation de la masse linique (systme Tex) Published July 1975 by the Canadian General Standards Board Gatineau, C
48、anada K1A 1G6 Publie, juillet 1975, par lOffice des normes gnrales du Canada Gatineau, Canada K1A 1G6 Minister of Supply and Services Canada 1975 Ministre des Approvisionnements et Services Canada 1975No part of this publication may be reproduced in any formwithout the prior permission of the publisher. Aucune partie de cette publication ne peut tre reproduite daucune manire sans la permission pralable de lditeur.
