Test method to determine the number of tufts and/or loops per unit Iength and per unit area of a carpet. The test method is applicable to carpets the pile of which consists of uniformly spaced tufts and/or loops.
Air permeability is a widely used test which measures how easily air is passed through fabric and helps to indicate the fabric’s breathability, particularly for wind-resistant, weather-resistant and waterproof fabrics.
Hardness is defined as a material’s resistance to permanent indentation. It is one of the most measured parameters and often reported on technical data sheets of plastics and rubbers.