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BS 5066:1974

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Method of test for the resistance of fabrics to an artificial shower
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Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

03-29-1974

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Foreword
Method
1 Scope
2 Principle
3 Apparatus
4 Conditioning and testing atmosphere
5 Preparation of test specimen
6 Preparation of apparatus
7 Test procedure
8 Calculation and expression of results
9 Test report
Appendices
A Fabrics with wicking properties
B Description and installation of the apparatus
Figures
1 The Wira Shower Tester
2 Principle of the apparatus
3 Perforated PTFE base of reservoir
4 Pattern of drops on fabric over ribbed-glass backing
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Gives a method of test using the Wira shower tester; is applicable to most fabrics particularly those which have been given water repellent treatment.

This British Standard describes a method for determination of the resistance of fabrics to an artificial shower using the instrument known as Wira Shower Tester. The method of test is applicable to most fabrics, and it is appropriate for fabrics which have been given a water repellent treatment (see Appendix A).

NOTE. The title of the British Standard referred to in this standard is given on the inside back cover.

Committee
TCI/100
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 73/70109 DC. (07/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, October 2012. (09/2012)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
14
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current

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