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BS 3546-2:1993

Superseded

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Coated fabrics for use in the manufacture of water penetration resistant clothing Specification for non-water vapour permeable coated fabrics

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

15-08-2001

Superseded by

BS 3546:2001

Language(s)

English

Published date

15-02-1993

$319.77
Including GST where applicable

Committees responsible
Foreword
Specification
1. Scope
2. References
3. Definitions
4. Marking and information
5. Sampling
6. Testing
7. Performance
Annexes
A. (normative) Method of sampling and taking test
    specimens in the event of a dispute
B. (normative) Determination of the standard deviation
    and confidence interval of the mean
C. (normative) Determination of water penetration
    resistance (WPR) after flexing
D. (normative) Determination of water penetration
    resistance (WPR) after dry cleaning
E. (normative) Determination of water penetration
    resistance (WPR) after ageing and flexing
F. (normative) Determination of dimensional stability
    after washing and ageing
G. (normative) Determination of coating adhesion (wet)
Tables
1. Designation of coding for specific coating polymers
    and accelerated ageing tests required
2. Requirements for water penetration resistance (WPR)
3. Requirements for bursting strength
4. Requirements for tear strength
5. Other physical properties and colour fastness
    requirements
F.1 Parameter for domestic washing machine and suitable
    wash programme for the dimensional stability test
F.2 Nominal composition of ECE reference detergent
    (without optical brightener)
Figures
1. Scheme for the selection of test specimens
G.1 Mounting of fabrics with thick coatings
G.2 Mounting of fabrics with thin coatings
List of references

Specifies requirements for non-water vapour permeable coated fabrics suitable for use in the construction of water penetration resistant clothing. Coverage includes definitions, sampling and performance. Also includes annexes, tables and diagrams.

Committee
TCI/100
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 3546: Part 1: 1981, BS 3546: Part 2: 1981 and BS 3546: Part 3: 1983. DRAFT FOR COMMENT 91/44932 DC
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
16
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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BS 3424-22:1983 Testing coated fabrics Method 25. Methods for determination of fusion of PVC coatings and the state of cure of vulcanized rubber coatings
EN 10002-2 : 1991 METALLIC MATERIALS - TENSILE TESTING - PART 2: VERIFICATION OF THE FORCE MEASURING SYSTEM OF THE TENSILE TESTING MACHINE
BS 3424-26:1990 Testing coated fabrics Methods 29A, 29B, 29C and 29D. Methods for determination of resistance to water penetration and surface wetting
BS 3424-5:1982 Testing coated fabrics Methods 7A, 7B and 7C. Methods for determination of tear strength
BS 3424-7:1982 Testing coated fabrics Method 9. Method for determination of coating adhesion strength
BS 5214-1:1975 Specification for testing machines for rubbers and plastics Tensile, flexural and compression machines
BS 4931:1986 Methods for preparation, marking and measuring of textile fabrics, garments and fabric assemblies in tests for assessing dimensional change
BS 3424-8:1983 Testing coated fabrics Methods 10A, 10B and 10C. Methods for determination of low temperature performance
BS 950-2:1967 Specification for artificial daylight for the assessment of colour Viewing conditions for the graphic arts industry
BS 1006:1990 Methods of test for colour fastness of textiles and leather
BS 3424-12:1990 Testing coated fabrics Methods 14A, 14B, 14C, 14D and 14E. Accelerated ageing tests
BS 2846-3:1975 Guide to statistical interpretation of data Determination of a statistical tolerance interval
BS 3424-11:1982 Testing coated fabrics Method 13. Method for determination of resistance to blocking
BS 6629:1985 Specification for optical performance of high-visibility garments and accessories for use on the highway
BS 3424-6:1982 Testing coated fabrics Method 8B. Hydraulic method for determination of bursting strength

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