What is BS 3424-38 – Wounded burst strength about?
BS 3424-38 is a part of an international standard that discusses the testing methods for the coated fabrics.
BS 3424-38 describes a method of test for determining the omnidirectional wounded burst resistance of a coated fabric when subjected to a force exerted by a traversing sphere moving at right angles to the plane of the coated fabric.
Who is BS 3424-38 – Wounded burst strength for?
BS 3424-38 on the determination of wounded burst strength is useful for:
- Textile manufacturer
- Clothing industries
- Textile testing laboratories
- Regulatory authorities
- Product development teams
- Quality control teams
Why should you use BS 3424-38 – Wounded burst strength?
Quality of textiles can be coined as the level of acceptance of clothing products or services. For the textile and apparel industry, product quality is checked in terms of finish and class of the fibres, yarns, fabric construction, colourfastness, designs, and the final product. Coated fabrics cater to different needs such as waterproofing in all aspects right from roofs to camping gear.
BS 3424-38 lays out various test methods for you, to determine the wounded burst strength of the coated fabrics. It presents you with the principle of testing method, apparatus and materials, and preparation of test specimens.
BS 3424-38 discusses the provisions for conditioning and wet testing of specimens, in detail. It helps the users to check the burst strength of the coated fabrics leading the users to manufacture high-quality and reliable products.
