What is BS EN 1734 – Water penetration resistance about?
BS EN 1734 is an international standard that focuses on maintaining the good quality of rubber or plastic-coated fabrics.
BS EN 1734 specifies a method for the determination of the resistance of rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics to water penetration (hydrostatic resistance) when subjected to a specific hydrostatic pressure over a fixed period.
BS EN 1734 gives two test specimen sizes for measuring the water penetration resistance by the low-pressure method:
- Circular specimen
- Square specimen
Who is BS EN 1734 – Water penetration resistance for?
BS EN 1734 on the determination of resistance to water penetration for rubber or plastic-coated fabrics is useful for:
- Manufacturers of coated fabrics
- Product development entities
- Quality control entities
- Textile manufacturer
- Clothing industries
Why should you use BS EN 1734 – Water penetration resistance?
The quality of the clothing products in the textile industry mainly depends on the quality of the fabrics used for the clothing, may it be apparel, bedding, or any other piece of cloth. Thus, it is essential that fabric undergoes various test methods to prove and improve its reliability, efficiency and class.
BS EN 1734 lays out various test methods for you, to determine the resistance to water penetration with a low-pressure method. It presents you water pressure method measures the water level when one or two places are overflowed and states the situation in the report.
By using BS EN 1734 guidelines, you would be able to determine the resistance for water penetration of rubber or plastic-coated fabrics with a low-pressure method test.