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BS 5473:1977

Superseded
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Specification for spinal and abdominal fabric supports
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

15-06-2005

Language(s)

English

Published date

29-07-1977

Foreword
Cooperating organizations
Specification
1 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions
4 Textiles
5 Reinforcements
6 Miscellaneous
7 Fabrication
8 Laundering instructions
9 Marking
Appendices
A Coutil or double jean (collar cloth)
B Physical requirements for woven elastic fabric
C Physical requirements for plain cotton (rigid)
   webbing
D Physical requirements for cotton binding tapes
E Physical requirements for suspender elastic webbing
F Physical requirements for cotton/nylon lacing cord
G Specification for touch-and-close fastening
H Physical requirements for polyester/cotton for bore
   casings
Tables
1 Requirements for coutil and double jean (collar
   cloth)
2 Requirements for colour fastness of coutil and double
   jean (collar cloth)
3 Physical requirements for cotton binding tapes
4 Physical requirements for cotton/nylon lacing cord
5 Physical requirements of finished tape
6 Requirements for colour fastness
7 Physical requirements for polyester/cotton cloth for
   bone casings
Figures
1 Typical spinal support
2 Typical abdominal support

Commonly prescribed supports with hip circumference not exceeding 115 cm. Dimensions and design features independent of individual clinical requirements. Types of fabrics, fastening and other components.

Committee
CH/168
DevelopmentNote
OBSOLESCENT - CURRENT FOR EXISTING EQUIPMENT, NOT FOR USE WITH NEW DESIGNS
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
18
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

BS 1932-1:1989 Testing the strength of yarns and threads from packages Methods for determination of breaking strength and breaking extension
BS 2661-86 & 3661(1961) : LATEST METHODS FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE COLOUR FASTNESS OF TEXTILES
BS 1664-8:1974 Specifications for woven cotton webbings of five qualities

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