F & G Strength Tests

No Test Parameters Testing Standards
1
Tensile Strength
a) Strip Strength & Elongation
ISO 13934-1
BS EN ISO 13934-1
ASTM D 5035
IS 1969

b) Grab Strength
ISO 13934-2
BS EN ISO 13934-2
ASTM D 5034
2
Seam Performance
ASTM D 434 (Fabric)
ASTM D 1683 (Garment

a) Seam Slippage
ISO 13936-1 & 2
BS EN 13936-1 & 2

b) Seam Strength
ISO 13935- 1 & 2
BS EN 13935-1 & 2
3
Tearing Strength
a) Elmendorf Tear
ISO 13937-1
ASTM D 1424

b) Tongue Tear (Single/ Double)
ASTM D 2261
ISO 13937-2&4

c) Wing Rip
ISO 13937-3

d) Trapezoid Tear
ASTM D 5587/4533
4
Bonding Strength
ASTM D 2724
AATCC 136
5
Bursting Strength
a) Diaphragm burst
ASTM D 3786
BS EN ISO 13938-1,
ISO 13938-1
IS 1966

b) Ball Burst
ASTM D 3787
6
Stretch and Recovery
ASTMD 6614
ASTM D 3107
ASTM D 5278