This part of ISO 8115 specifies the overall dimensions of banded bales of man-made staple fibres. The specified dimensions allow for an optimum utilisation of the loading space of freight containers and trucks. NOTE 2 It is expected that the implementation of this part of ISO 8115 will be a long-term process, since bale presses presently in service will preclude a change in the actual bale dimensions. Consideration of this part of ISO 8115 is therefore strongly recommended for all new bale-press installations.