AS 1287.2-1972 (R2016)
AS 1287.2-1972 (R2016)
Methods for the determination of dimensional change in fabrics Relaxation in steam
Standards Australia
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Abstract
Describes a method in which specimens of woven or knitted fabrics, and non-woven materials where appropriate, are exposed to dry saturated steam at atmospheric pressure and the dimensional changes measured. An appendix describes the steaming apparatus.
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 method for determining dimensional change of woven and knitted fabrics relaxed in steam. The procedures given in this method may also be used for non-woven textiles.
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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