Property Test Instrument Measured parameters Abbreviation
Tensile Universal testing machine Breaking strength (N)
in warp, weft and bias directions
Breaking elongation (%)
in warp, weft and bias directions
Elongation at 250cN load (mm)
in warp, weft and bias directions
BS1, BS2, BS3
BE1, BE2, BE3
E1, E2, E3
Bending Shirley stiffness tester Bending length (mm)
in warp, weft and bias directions
Bending rigidity (mg.cm)
in warp, weft and bias directions
Fabric rigidity(mg.cm)
C1, C2, C3
G1, G2, G3
G
Table 2: Fabric mechanical properties determined in experimental study.