BS 3546-4:1991

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Coated fabrics for use in the manufacture of water penetration resistant clothing Specification for water vapour permeable coated fabrics

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

15-08-2001

Language(s)

English

Published date

28-06-1991

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Committees responsible
Foreword
Specification
1. Scope
2. Definitions
3. Marking
4. Sampling
5. Testing and compliance
6. Performance
Appendices
A. Method of sampling and selecting test specimens
B. Determination of the standard deviation and
    confidence interval of the mean
C. Determination of water vapour permeability index
    (WVPI)
D. Determination of WPR after flexing
E. Determination of dimensional stability after washing
    and resistance to water penetration after ageing,
    washing and flexing
F. Nominal composition of ECE reference detergent
    (without optical brightener)
G. Recommendations for classification
Tables
1. Grade marking
2. Physical properties and colour fastness
3. Classification of coated fabrics according to end-use
Figures
1. Scheme for the selection of test specimens
2. Dish, support and cover ring
3. Turntable

Minimum performance requirements for water vapour permeability, bursting strength, tear strength, colour fastness and water penetration resistance after ageing, washing and flexing. A guide to end-use application is included.

Committee	TCI/100
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	18
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	BS 3546:2001

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