Properties/Test Methods Requirements
Fibre content, qualitative determination *
Fibre content, quantitative determination *
Weight per square metre, ISO 3801:1977 g/m2 *
Colour fastness to washing, ISO 105-C06:1994
Test A1S (40°C, ECE Ref.Detergent)
(1-5 scale, 5 best rating) Colour change: min. 4
Staining: min. 4
If coloured fabric is joined to white or
pastel coloured fabric, staining: 4-5
Colour fastness to rubbing, ISO 105-X12:2001
(1-5 scale, 5 best rating) Dry: min. 4
Wet: min. 4
Colour fastness to perspiration, ISO 105-E04:1994
(1-5 scale, 5 best rating) Colour change: min. 4
Staining: min. 4 *
Colour fastness to weathering ISO 105-B04:1994
Method 2 (1-8 scale, 8 best rating) Colour change: min. 4-5 *
Abrasion resistance, EN ISO 12947-2:1998
Under load of 9 kPa (1-5 scale, 5 best rating) Number of rubs: 35.000 *
Tear resistance, EN ISO 13937-1:2000
Mean value/Newton Tear resistance: 10-12N
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Resistance to surface wetting, ISO 4920:1981
(Spray test)
(1-5 scale, 5 best rating) Spray test rating
Before wash: min. 4
After 5x wash: min. 4
Resistance to water penetration
(water-proofness)
ISO 811:1982 Fabric and seams
Before wash: > 300 cm
After 5 x wash: > 300 cm
Air permeability, DIN 53 887:1988
(Pressure drop: 100 Pa) 20 l/m2 . sek *
Water vapour permeability, ASTM E 96-00
Procedure B with the adaptation that the relative humidity on the outer site of the fabric is 65% RF Permeans: 1,4-3,3 g H2O/m2 . h . mb
Water vapour diffusion resistance:
0,3-0,7 m2 . h . mbar/g H2O
Dimensional change and change in appearance
in washing
Measuring: ISO 5077+ISO 3759
Washing: ISO 6330 5A, E
(40°C, ECE Reference Detergent, Tumble Dry)
Washing: ISO 6330, 5A, A
(40°C, ECE Reference Detergent, Line Dry)
Change in appearance assessed against a
1-5 scale, 5 best rating
Colour change: ISO 105-A02 Dimensional change 1*wash 5*wash
Length and width
Polyester, polyamide
and blends 1% 3%
- denotes shrinkage
Change in appearance
Colour change: 4 4
Change of surface: 4 4
Appearance of seams after washing, ISO 7770:2006 (1-5 scale, 5 best rating) Seams puckering: 3-4 3-4
Decorative stitching: 3-4 3-4