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Three Groups of Tests – Chemical Type 1 to 6

Permeation/Penetration
Physical Properties of • Conducted on fabric only
Finished Garment
Fabric • Same tests for all Types Tests
Performance of Fabric
(Liquid Standards)

• Measures different strength properties

Abrasion Resistance • Type 6 :- • Type 1,3,4, 5 & 6 :-
of the fabric
Tensile Strength • Penetration/Repellency • Spray cabin liquid or

dust test
Trapezoidal Tear • Results defined as Classes from 1 to 6
Test
Resistance • On four specific chemicals

Flex Cracking with 6 the highest • Type 1

Resistance • Type 4,3,and 1:- • Gas Tight internal
Classification of Tensile Strength

Puncture Resistance • Permeation Test Pressure Test
Tensile
Class
EN 1149 – Anti- • At least 1 chemical (not Class Tensile

Static specified) Strength Strength

• Min Class 1 (>10M) 3 > 100 N
6
> 1000 N

5 > 500 N 2 > 60 N