dTex
 
Tex-System
Tex Unit
Tex Unit (tex) Mass in grams per 1.000 meters length of yarn
Decitex Unit (dTex) Mass in grams per 10.000 meters length of yarn
(1gr./10.000 m = 1/10 tex)
Denier Unit
Denier Unit (den) Mass in grams per 9.000 meters length of yarn
Diameter Unit
CONVERTION METHOD
To pass from diameter (mm) to Decitex (dTex):
Ø (mm) * Ø (mm) * 7.854 * Specific Weigh
Polymer
Diam./mm.
Convertion
Spec. Weigh
i.e.:
PA 6.6
0,30
7.854
1,14
Risult: dTex 806
 
To pass from Decitex (dTex) to diameter (mm):
Polymer
dTEX
Convertion
Spec. Weigh
i.e.:
PA 6.6
806
7.854
1,14
Risult: mm 0,30