| 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 |
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