What is BS 7209 - Water vapour permeable apparel fabrics about?
BS 7209 is an international standard that focuses on water vapour permeable apparel fabrics.
BS 7209 specifies requirements for two grades of fabric, which are suitable for the manufacture of water-resistant clothing, and which allow the permeation of water vapour.
BS 7209 covers technical specifications such as the scope of work, definitions, performance, sampling, and selection procedures to determine the quality of permeable apparel fabrics.
Who is BS 7209 - Water vapour permeable apparel fabrics for?
BS 7209 on water vapour permeable apparel fabrics is useful for:
- Textile manufacturer
- Clothing industries
- Textile testing laboratories
- Fabric quality assurance authorities
- Regulatory authorities
Why should you use BS 7209 - Water vapour permeable apparel fabrics?
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.
The fabrics were initially considered by the British Mountaineering Council as suitable for outdoor pursuits, but it is now considered that their use can be extended to other areas.
BS 7209 give methods for the determination of the resistance to water penetration after cleaning, abrasion and flexing respectively of the water vapour permeable apparel fabrics.
BS 7209 also covers only the basic description of the fabrics and their construction and performance requirements. Purchasing authorities therefore may need to include additional information.
BS 7209 intended to achieve fairness in procurement by ensuring that requirements are clearly and accurately defined and specified and by encouraging transparency of decision-making, particularly in competitive situations.
By using BS 7209, you can manufacture the best quality apparel fabric for water vapour permeable.