AS 2001.2.9-1977 (R2016)
AS 2001.2.9-1977 (R2016)
Methods of test for textiles Physical tests - Determination of stiffness of cloth
Standards Australia
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Abstract
Describes a procedure for assessing the stiffness of fabrics by the determination of the related properties of bending length, flexural rigidity and bending modulus.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee TX-020 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 6 July 2016.
The following are represented on Technical Committee TX-020:
Ag Research
Australian Wool Processors Council
AWTA Textile Testing
Council of Textile and Fashion Industries of Australia
Drycleaning Institute of Australia
National Association of Testing Authorities Australia
RMIT University
The Textile Institute
Scope
This standard describes the procedure for determining the bending length of a cloth by means of a fixed-angle flexometer and for calculating its flexural rigidity and bending modulus. These quantities are related to the stiffness of the cloth.
General Product Information
| Document Type | Standard |
| Status | Current |
| Publisher | Standards Australia |
| ProductNote | Reconfirmed 05/08/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 05/08/2016 |
| Committee | TX-020 |
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