Description: Dyed woven 1100 decitex texturised nylon, pigmented polyurethane coated with a water repellent finish.
Fabric: Nominal 305gsm ± 5%, 1100 decitex texturised nylon, warp and weft.
Coating: Hydrolysis resistant polyurethane coating with anti-bacterial additive.
Property |
Test Method |
Requirement |
Typical Result |
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Weave |
BS 2861
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Plain |
Pass |
Threads/cms |
BS EN 1049-2
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Warp: 13.5 (min) Weft: 11.0 (min) |
14 11
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Mass (gsm): (a) Total (b) Base fabric (c) Coating
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BS EN ISO 2286 – 2 |
360 ± 25 305 ± 15 60 ± 10 |
360 - - |
Width (cms)
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BS EN ISO 2286 – 1
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148 |
152 |
Tear strength |
BS EN ISO 4674-1 Method A |
Warp: 550N Weft: 525N
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700 650 |
Tensile strength
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BS EN ISO 1421 Method 1
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Warp: 2800N (min) Weft: 2500N (min) |
2800+ 2500+ |
Resistance to water penetration: (a) as received (b) after ageing |
BS EN 20811:1992
24hrs at 70°C at 95% humidity
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65cms 40cms |
90 60 |
Cold crack
|
BS 3424: Part 8 Method 10A
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-20°C (max) |
Pass |
Blocking
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BS EN 25978 |
No blocking |
Pass |
Abrasion resistance |
After 2000 rubs with 80 grade emery cloth, fabric side should show no signs of abrasion
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Pass |
Pass
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Colour fastness |
BS EN ISO 105 |
Requirement |
Typical Result |
a. To light (B02) |
Each colour
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5 – 6 |
Pass |
b. To water (E01) |
Change, across 3 test specimen colours |
4 – 5 |
Pass |
Staining, across 3 test specimen colours
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3 – 4 |
Pass |
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c. To sea water (E02)
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Change, across 3 test specimen colours
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4 – 5 |
Pass |
Staining, across 3 test specimen colours
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4 |
Pass |
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d. To perspiration (E04)
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Change, across 3 test specimen colours
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4 – 5 |
Pass |
Staining, across 3 test specimen colours
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3 – 4 |
Pass |
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e. To washing (C06)C2s@60°C after 1 wash
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Change, across 3 test specimen colours
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4 – 5 |
Pass |
Staining, across 3 test specimen colours
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3 – 4 |
Pass |
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f. To rubbing (X12) |
Dry
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Across 3 test specimen colours
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4 – 5 |
Pass |
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Wet
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Across 3 test specimen colours
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3 – 4 |
Pass |