BS 7563:1999
Superseded
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
Specification for non-prescriptive graduated support hosiery
Hardcopy , PDF
12-05-2018
English
05-01-1999
Committees responsible
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Performance
5 Garment description
6 Marking
Annex A (normative) Method of test for compression
Annex B (normative) Method to determine the heel position of
thigh length stockings and tights that do not possess
a reciprocated heel
Bibliography
Figure 1 - Length of foot
Figure 2 - Girth positions
Figure 3 - Hip girth
Figure A.1 - Compression testing machine
Figure A.2 - Back face of measurement head
Figure A.3 - Side view of jig mounted on the measurement head
Figure A.4 - Apparatus for calibrating the measurement head
Table 1 - Compression profile
Table 2 - Garment description
Table A.1 - Girths of the adjustable former
Table A.2 - Positions for setting up garments for testing
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