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Three Levels of Testing – Chemical Type 1 to 6

Conducted on fabric (+ permeation
•
Physical Properties of Permeation/Penetration Finished Garment Tests
Fabric Performance of Fabric for each Type
test on exposed seams)
(Liquid Standards)

• Different tests for different Types

Abrasion Resistance • Type 6 :- Type 6 : Penetration/Repellency
• Type 1,3,4 & 6 :-
•
Tensile Strength • Penetration/Repellency • Spray cabin liquid
Spray testch as
Trapezoidal Tear Test • Lower hazard chemicals su

Resistance • On four specific chemicals • Type 5:-
paints, cleaning fluids etc
Flex Cracking • Type 4,3,and 1:- • Spray Cabin Dust
Type 3,4 & 1: Permeation
•
Resistance • Permeation Test Particle test

Higher hazard chemicals such as
•
Puncture Resistance • At least 1 chemical (not • Type 1
• Gas Tight internal
EN 1149 – Anti- specified) acids, carcinogens etc

Static • Min Class 1 (>10M) Pressure Test
• For comparison – not an indication

of safe use time