Strength Tests
|
No. |
Test Parameters |
Testing Standards |
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1. |
Tensile Strength |
a) Strip Strength & Elongation ISO 13934-1 BS EN ISO 13934-1 ASTM D 5035 IS 1969 b) Grab Strength ISO 13934-2 BS EN ISO 13934-2 ASTM D 5034 |
|
2. |
Seam Performance |
ASTM D 434 (Fabric) ASTM D 1683 (Garment a) Seam Slippage ISO 13936-1 & 2 BS EN 13936-1 & 2 b) Seam Strength ISO 13935- 1 & 2 BS EN 13935-1 & 2 |
|
3. |
Tearing Strength |
a) Elmendorf Tear ISO 13937-1 ASTM D 1424 b) Tongue Tear (Single/ Double) ASTM D 2261 ISO 13937-2&4 c) Wing Rip ISO 13937-3 d) Trapezoid Tear ASTM D 5587/4533 |
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4. |
Bonding Strength |
ASTM D 2724 AATCC 136 |
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5. |
Bursting Strength |
a) Diaphragm burst ASTM D 3786 BS EN ISO 13938-1, ISO 13938-1 IS 1966 b) Ball Burst ASTM D 3787 |
|
6 |
Stretch and Recovery |
ASTMD 6614 ASTM D 3107 ASTM D 5278 |