EN ISO 13937-2:2000

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Principle
5 Sampling
6 Apparatus
7 Atmosphere for conditioning and testing
8 Preparation of test specimens
9 Procedure
10 Calculation and expression of results
11 Test report
Annex A (informative) - Suggested procedure for sampling
Annex B (informative) - Example of pattern for cutting out
        test specimens from the laboratory sample
Annex C (informative) - Sample calculation of test force
Annex D (normative) - Wide-width trouser test specimens
Bibliography

This part of EN ISO 13937 describes a single-tear method to determine fabric tear force, known as the trouser test, using a test specimen cut to form trouser-shaped legs. The tear force measured is the force required to propagate a previously started single tear when the force is applied parallel to the cut and the fabric tears in the direction of applied forde.