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BS 7672:1993

Superseded

Superseded

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Specification for compression, stiffness and labelling of anti-embolism hosiery

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

05-12-2018

Language(s)

English

Published date

15-09-1993

Committees responsible
Foreword
Specification
1 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions
4 Compression
5 Durability of compression after repeated washing
6 Stiffness
7 Marking and labelling
Annex
A (normative) Method of test for compression value
     and stiffness of anti-embolism hosiery
Tables
A.1 Girths of the adjustable former
A.2 Positions for setting up garments for testing
Figures
A.1 Compression of testing machine
A.2 Back face of measurement head
A.3 Side view of jig mounted on the measurement head
A.4 Apparatus for calibrating the measurement head
List of references

Specifies requirements for, and describes Methods of test for, the compression and stiffness of antiembolism hosiery. Includes definitions, tables and diagrams.

This British Standard specifies requirements for, and describes Methods of test for, the compression and stiffness of anti-embolism hosiery. It also specifies labelling requirements.

Committee
CH/205/1
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 92/55311 DC (10/2005)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
16
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

BS 7563:1999 Specification for non-prescriptive graduated support hosiery

BS 1051:1981 Glossary of terms relating to the conditioning, testing and mass determination of textiles
BS 7563:1992 Method for determination of compression values and stiffness of non-prescriptive graduated support hosiery
BS 6612:1985 Specification for graduated compression hosiery

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