Test Method: SATRA TM28

Mass per unit area

July 2021

SCOPE

This method is intended to determine the mass per unit area of a sheet material. The method is applicable to all sheet materials, but is primarily used with textiles and coated textiles.

PRINCIPLE

The mass of a test specimen of known area is measured and its mass per unit area determined.

REFERENCES

This Test Method does not reference any additional Standards or Test Methods.

HISTORY

First issued January 1967. Revised July 1980, July 1994, July 2021.

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

• General and physical properties (other than strength)

USAGES

• Leather - uppers and linings
• Tests applicable to several material types
• Textiles and coated textiles, including synthetic uppers and linings