Test Method: SATRA TM233

Water resistance of seams - cone test

July 2000

SCOPE

This test method is intended to determine the resistance of sewn seams on waterproof fabrics to penetration by liquids at a constant pressure. The method is applicable to sewn seams on all waterproof fabrics.

PRINCIPLE

A cone formed from a seamed specimen of waterproof fabric is filled with a constantly maintained volume of water. The volume of water which has penetrated the seam after 5 minutes is measured.

REFERENCES

ISO 3696: 1987 - Water for analytical laboratory use - specification and test methods.

HISTORY

First issued July 2000.

AVAILABILITY

This test method is available to members and non-members.

PRICE (ex. VAT)

This price is for a printed copy of the Test Method.

• Members: £75
• Non-members: £215

TYPE

• Water resistance

USAGES

• Threads and elastics