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Breaking/Tear Strength/Elongation of Upholstery Fabrics
(AHFA & ACT Standards)

Test Method(s):
    · ASTM D 5034 Following AHFA Joint Industry Fabric Standards & Guidelines for Upholstery Fabric
    · ASTM D 5034 Following ACT (Association for Contract Textiles) Voluntary Performance Guidelines for Upholstery and Wrapped Panels

ASTM D 5034, Standard Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics - Grab Test

Scope: Covers the grab and modifed grab test procedure for determining the breaking strength and elongation of most textile fabrics. Not recommended for knitted fabrics or other fabrics having high stretch (more than 11%)

For more information contact: Jodi Lynch 828-327-7000 ext. 4115 or e-mail
at: Jodi Lynch

 

 

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