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Three Groups of Testing – Chemical Type 1 to 6
Physical Properties of Permeation/Penetration Finished Garment Tests
Fabric Performance of Fabric for each Type
• Conducted on finished garments
(Liquid Standards)
• Type 6 :-RENCES
• Defines the
Abrasion Resistance key DIFFE • Type 1,3,4 & 6 :-
Tensile Strength • Penetration/Repellency • Spray cabin liquid
between the Types
Trapezoidal Tear Test Spray test
• Provide good guide to classifying
Resistance • On four specific chemicals • Type 5:-
Flex Cracking • Type 4,3,and 1:- • Spray Cabin Dust
different types of real world
Resistance • Permeation Test Particle test
application
Puncture Resistance • At least 1 chemical (not • Type 1
EN 1149 – Anti- specified) • Gas Tight internal
Static • Min Class 1 (>10M) Pressure Test
