CEN/TC 248/WG 4 - Coated fabrics

This document specifies a method for the determination of the resistance of rubber- or plastics-coated fabric sheets to blocking when left in contact for specified temperature, time and pressure.

This document specifies test conditions and the procedure to be followed for determining the tear strength of a trapezoidal specimen of a rubber- or plastics-coated fabric, using a tensile testing machine. This test can be carried out:
-   either on test specimens conditioned in reference atmospheres; or
-   on test specimens which have been subjected to any necessary treatment for the application considered, for example dipping.

This document specifies a set of properties relevant to the assessment of upholstery coated fabrics for indoor furniture and the appropriate test methods to determine these properties. It also describes a matrix system to express the material properties of an upholstery fabric.
This document applies to upholstery fabrics both in domestic and public use, except when used for the seats of road or railway vehicles, boats or aeroplanes.
This document applies to upholstery fabrics with a coating on the wear face.
This document does not apply to textile upholstery fabrics covered by EN 14465.

This document specifies a method for the determination of tear resistance based on the action of an active force applied to a notched test piece.
The test can be carried out on:
test pieces that have been conditioned in a standard atmosphere; or
test pieces that have undergone pre-treatment, e.g. water immersion.
The results obtained by this method cannot be compared with those obtained by methods involving constant rate of tear.

This document specifies two methods of evaluating the resistance of rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics to the action of liquids by measurement of selected properties of the materials before and after immersion in selected liquids.
The two methods are as follows:
—    Method A: total immersion with liquid;
—    Method B: one surface side immersion with liquid.

This document specifies two separate methods for determining the resistance of a material to wet and dry abrasion.
It is applicable to the coated surface or surfaces of coated fabrics.
It does not apply to determining the abrasion behaviour of an uncoated surface of a coated fabric, for which the methods for uncoated textiles described in the ISO 12947 series apply.

This document describes methods for the determination of compensation values for orthotropic coated fabrics (different properties along ideally perpendicular directions, such as the weft and warp yarns for woven based coated fabrics, or along the courses and wales of knitted based coated fabrics) for determining cutting patterns.
NOTE The final interpretation and the determination of the compensation values remains the responsibility of the project engineer.
Annex C describes a method to determine comparable measures of extensibility along ideally perpendicular directions of coated fabrics. The comparable measures of extensibility can be used by design engineers to assess the extensibility of a coated fabric by comparison with other coated fabrics. In this way, they can help to interpret results of compensation tests. Moreover, they can be used by material suppliers to measure the consistency of extensibility along perpendicular directions of a coated fabric from batch to batch.

This document specifies a method for the determination of the bursting strength of rubber or plastics coated fabrics, using a mechanically operated steel ball.

This document specifies a test method for the determination of the bending force of rubber or plastics-coated fabrics.

This document specifies a method for the determination of the bursting strength of rubber - or plastics - coated fabrics, using one of two types of diaphragm bursting tester, designated type A and B, both operated by hydraulic pressure.
The type A test machine is applicable to materials having bursting strengths ranging from 350 kPa to 5 500 kPa and the type B test machine is applicable to materials of bursting strengths ranging from 70 kPa to 1 400 kPa.

This document specifies a test method for determining the flex resistance of rubber- or plastics‑coated fabrics in the folded condition. The test method is applicable only to products which can be clamped in the test apparatus used and to products with which the fold made in the test specimen can be caused to move back and forth along the specimen during the test.
The appearance of the test specimen, after completion of either the flex number (see 3.1) or a specified number of flex cycles, is taken as a measure of the flex resistance in the folded condition.

This document describes methods of test using biaxial stress states for the determination of the tensile stiffness properties of biaxially oriented coated fabrics (properties along anisotropic directions, such as the weft and warp yarns for woven based coated fabrics, or along the courses and wales of knitted based coated fabrics).
Other mechanical properties (such as pattern compensation values, shear stiffness, and strength) will be described in other parts.

ISO 2411:2017 specifies a method of determining the coating adhesion strength of coated fabrics.

ISO 6179:2017 specifies two methods for determining, by measurement of the transmission rate, the permeability of rubber to volatile liquids diffusing into open air.
It is applicable only to materials in sheet form and to coated fabrics having thicknesses between 0,2 mm and 3,0 mm.
It is restricted to transmission rates of more than 0,1 g/m2·h.
The methods are particularly useful for comparing the relative transmission rates of one liquid through different materials, or of several liquids through one material.
Method A, with refilling, is used when testing mixtures of liquids which give different transmission rates.
Method B, with no refilling, is used for a single-component liquid.
NOTE       A method for the determination of water vapour transmission rate is given in ISO 2528.

ISO 1421:2016 specifies two methods for the determination of the tensile strength of fabrics coated with rubber or plastics.
-      Method 1 ? the strip test method, which is a method for the determination of tensile strength and elongation at break.
-     Method 2 ? the grab test method, which is a method for the determination of tensile strength only.
The methods apply to test pieces in equilibrium with specific standard atmospheres for testing and to wet test pieces. Both methods require the use of a constant rate of extension (CRE) tensile-testing machine.

ISO 5470-1:2016 describes a method of assessing the abrasive wear resistance of coated fabrics using the Taber abrader.

ISO 4674-1:2016 specifies two methods for determining the forces necessary to initiate and propagate tearing of a coated fabric using the constant rate of tear method. The methods described are the following:
-      method A: tongue tear;
-      method B: trouser tear.

This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the resistance of the seams of rubber or plastic-coated fabrics against tearing out a needle perpendicular to the stitching direction. This resistance is characterized by determining the stitch tear force.

This European Standard specifies the characteristics, requirements and test methods for coated fabric intended for mobile, temporary installed tents (see 3.3) and related structures.
Plastic film and material other than coated fabrics are not covered by this European Standard.

This European standard specifies a test method for assessing resistance to soiling and cleanability of coated fabrics for upholstery. This European standard is applicable to upholstery fabrics with a coating on the wear face.

This European standard describes the method of determination of the elongation under load and the residual deformation of coated fabrics.

This test method details a method of assessing the frictional property of coated fabrics. The test consists of measuring the force necessary to move a sled on the surface of coated fabric test specimen and determining the static and dynamic coefficient of friction.

This European Standard gives commonly used terms and definitions applicable to all rubber- and plastics- coated fabrics.

This standard specifies a method for the determination of light or weathering accelerated ageing effects on physical properties of coated fabrics. Colour fastness to light or weathering is not dealt with by this standard.

This part of this European Standard describes a test procedure to assess the effect of humidity in combination with relatively high temperatures on the relevant physical properties of coated fabrics.
It is applicable to all coated fabrics for which it is necessary to assess the long-term resistance to hydrolysis which can result from exposure to warm atmospheres with high moisture content. It is not recommended to evaluate materials that are immersed in water during use.

This standard specifies three test procedures to assess the effect of heat ageing on the relevant physical properties of coated fabrics.

This European Standard specifies a method for determination of low temperature properties of coated fabrics. This method is only considered suitable for materials which can, at room temperature, be easily bent into the configuration required by the test damage to the specimen determined by a test carried out a room temperature.

This standard describes a means of determining the ability of coated fabrics to resist the effect of low temperatures when subjected to bending at specified temperatures after defined periods of exposure. It is applicable to coated fabrics that fall within the thickness range 0,10 mm to 2,20 mm.

Describes the De Mattia method, Schildknecht method and crumple/flex method for the assessment of the resistance of coated fabrics to damage by repeated flexing. Cancels and replaces the first edition, which has been technically revised.

This standard specifies a method for the determination of the resistance of rubber or plastic coated fabrics to water penetration (hydrostatic resistance) when subjected to a specific hydrostatic pressure over a fixed period of time. Two test specimen sizes are given, one is circular, the other square.

This standard specifies two methods for determination of the flexibility of fabrics coated with rubber or plastics. Method 1 of this standard describes the flat loop method and method 2 the method of bending length. This standard does not apply to coated fabrics which, when they are cut in small sized pieces, tend to curl or to form a spiral, neither to those which are too rigid to form a loop.

Specifies the requirements and definitions and determines pre-conditioning, characteristics of test atmospheres and methods of conditioning. Technical revision of the clauses 3 and 4 of the first edition (ISO 2231-1973).

ISO 2411:2017 specifies a method of determining the coating adhesion strength of coated fabrics.

The method specified is acceptable in most cases. If it is desired to use conditions other than those specified, these may be mutually agreed between the contracting parties, but such variations shall be stated in the test report. - Constitutes a minor revision of the first edition.

This standard defines test conditions and the procedure to be followed for determining the tear strength of a trapezoidal specimen of a rubber- or plastics-coated fabric, using a tensile testing machine. This test may be carried out: - either on test specimens conditioned in reference atmospheres; or- on test specimens which have been subjected to any necessary treatment for the application considered, for example dipping.

This European Standard specifies a set of properties relevant to the assessment of upholstery coated fabrics for indoor furniture and the appropriate test methods to determine these properties. It also describes a matrix system to express the material properties of an upholstery fabric.
This European Standard applies to upholstery fabrics both in domestic and public use, except when used for the seats of road or railway vehicles, boats or aeroplanes.
This European Standard applies to upholstery fabrics with a coating on the wear face.
This European Standard does not apply to textile upholstery fabrics covered by EN 14465.

This standard specifies a ballistic pendulum method for determination of the tear resistance of coated fabrics.

This European Standard describes two methods of evaluating the resistance of fabrics coated with plastics or with vulcanised rubber to the action of liquids by measurement of selected properties of the materials before and after immersion in selected liquids.
The methods described in this European Standard concern the following determinations :
a) Method 1 : Change of physical properties after immersion in test liquids
b) Method 2 : Change of physical properties after exposure and evaporation of volatile test liquids.

ISO 5470-2:2003 details two separate methods for determining the resistance of a material to wet and dry abrasion. It is applicable to the coated surface or surfaces of coated fabrics.

This Part of EN 12232 describes a method for determining the bursting strength of coated fabrics using a mechanically operated steel ball.

This Part of EN 12232 describes a method for determining the bursting strength of coated fabrics using a a forcing fluid and a diaphragm machine.

ISO 32100:2010 specifies a test method for determining the flex resistance of rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics in the folded condition. The test method is applicable only to products which can be clamped in the test apparatus used and to products with which the fold made in the test specimen can be caused to move back and forth along the specimen during the test.

This European Standard specifies a method of determining the coating adhesion strength of coated fabrics.

ISO 6179:2010 specifies two methods for determining, by measurement of the transmission rate, the permeability of rubber to volatile liquids diffusing into open air.
It is applicable only to materials in sheet form and to coated fabrics having thicknesses between 0,2 mm and 3,0 mm.
It is restricted to transmission rates of more than 0,1 g/m2/h.
The methods are particularly useful for comparing the relative transmission rates of one liquid through different materials, or of several liquids through one material.
Method A, with refilling, is used when testing mixtures of liquids which give different transmission rates.
Method B, with no refilling, is used for a single-component liquid.
A method for the determination of water vapour transmission rate is given in ISO 2528, Sheet materials — Determination of water vapour transmission rate — Gravimetric (dish) method.

This standard specifies a method for determination of breaking strength and elongation at break of fabrics coated with rubber or plastics.

This standard specifies a method for determination of the abrasion resistance of rubber or plastics coated fabrics using the taker abruder.

ISO 4674-1:2003 describes two methods for determining the forces necessary to initiate and propagate tearing of a coated fabric using the constant rate of tear method. The methods described are:
method A: tongue tear;
method B: trouser tear.

This European Standard specifies the characteristics, requirements and test methods for coated fabric intended for mobile, temporary installed tents (see 3.3) and related structures.
Plastic film and material other than coated fabrics are not covered by this European Standard.

This standard specifies a set of properties relevant to the assessment of upholstery coated fabrics for indoor furniture and the appropriate test methods to determine these properties. It also describes a matrix system to express the material properties of an upholstery fabric.
This standard applies to upholstery fabrics both in domestic and public use, except when used for the seats of road or railway vehicles, boats or aeroplanes.
This standard applies to upholstery fabrics with a coating on the wear face.
This standard does not apply to textile upholstery fabrics covered by EN 14465.

This European Standard specifies the characteristics, requirements and test methods for coated fabric intended for mobile, temporary installed tents (see 3.3) and related structures.
Plastic film and material other than coated fabrics are not covered by this European Standard.