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BS 7563:1992

Superseded

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Method for determination of compression values and stiffness of non-prescriptive graduated support hosiery

Amended by

BS 7563:1999

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

15-04-1999

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-03-1992

Committees responsible
Foreword
Method
1. Scope
2. Definitions
3. Principle
4. Apparatus
5. Preparation of apparatus
6. Procedure for determination of compression
7. Procedure for determination of stiffness
8. Test report
Tables
1. Girths of the adjustable former
2. Positions for setting up garments for testing
Figures
1. Compression testing machine
2. Back face of measurement head
3. Side view of jig mounted on the measurement head
4. Apparatus for calibrating the measurement head

A method which uses selected positions along the garment. Applies to hosiery giving compression at the ankle of 0.8 kPa (6 mm Hg) to 1.6 kPa (12 mm Hg).

Committee
CH/205/1
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 91/53340 DC. (03/2007)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
16
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

BS 7672:1993 Specification for compression, stiffness and labelling of anti-embolism hosiery

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