BS 5066:1974
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Method of test for the resistance of fabrics to an artificial shower
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English
29-03-1974
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Foreword
Method
1 Scope
2 Principle
3 Apparatus
4 Conditioning and testing atmosphere
5 Preparation of test specimen
6 Preparation of apparatus
7 Test procedure
8 Calculation and expression of results
9 Test report
Appendices
A Fabrics with wicking properties
B Description and installation of the apparatus
Figures
1 The Wira Shower Tester
2 Principle of the apparatus
3 Perforated PTFE base of reservoir
4 Pattern of drops on fabric over ribbed-glass backing
plate
Gives a method of test using the Wira shower tester; is applicable to most fabrics particularly those which have been given water repellent treatment.
| Committee |
TCI/100
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 73/70109 DC. (07/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, October 2012. (09/2012)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
14
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Current
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This British Standard describes a method for determination of the resistance of fabrics to an artificial shower using the instrument known as Wira Shower Tester. The method of test is applicable to most fabrics, and it is appropriate for fabrics which have been given a water repellent treatment (see Appendix A).
NOTE. The title of the British Standard referred to in this standard is given on the inside back cover.
| BS 4560:1990 | Specification for fabrics for linings in uniform clothing |
| BS 6476:1984 | Guide to garment quality and relevant British Standards |
| BS 1051:1992 | Glossary of terms relating to the mass determination of textiles |
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