HOOK
AND LOOP
SEW ON - TEST REPORT
Compliance
testing of "Perfect" Brand Hook & Loop
With military specification MIL-F-21840G/Class 1
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HOOK
(1" width) |
LOOP
(1" width) |
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Test
Result |
Specification
Requirement |
Test
Result |
Specification
Requirement |
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| 1.
Shear Strength, 1bf. |
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| A.
After 3 launderings |
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| Average |
41 |
7.5-24.0 |
41 |
7.5-24.0 |
| Range |
35-43 |
(min.) |
35-43 |
(min.) |
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B. After 1 drycleaning |
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Average |
47 |
7.5-24.0 |
47 |
7.5-24.0 |
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Range |
39-53 |
(min.) |
39-53 |
(min.) |
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Fabric Weight, |
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gms/linear yard |
8.4 |
5.6-7.0 |
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6.6-10.1 |
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(min.) |
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(min.) |
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| 2.
Breaking Strength, 1bf. |
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(Lengthwise) |
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Average |
223 |
115-160 |
205 |
95-144 |
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Range |
210-230 |
(min.) |
200-210 |
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| 3.
Shrinkage, Percent |
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(Lengthwise) |
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After 1 cycle of wash |
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Wheel laundering |
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(cotton procedure) |
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Average |
1.6 |
3.0 |
2.0 |
4.0
max. |
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Range |
1.5-1.8 |
(max.) |
2.0-2.0 |
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| 4.
Fray Resistance/Visual |
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(Over 1/32" fraying) |
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A. After 3 launderings |
None |
1/32
max. |
None |
1/32
max. |
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B. After 1 dry cleaning |
None |
1/32
max. |
None |
1/32
max. |
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| 5.
Spool Length, in. |
25.3
yd. |
25
± _ yd. |
25.5
yd. |
25
± _ yd. |
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Tape Width, in. |
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Total |
1.0 |
1
± 0.0625 |
1.0 |
1
± 0.0625 |
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Selvedge |
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Edge 1 |
0.08 |
0.09375
max. |
0.08 |
0.09375
max. |
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Edge 2 |
0.10 |
0.09375
max. |
0.08 |
0.09375
max. |
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| 6.
Number of splices/spool |
None |
1,
max. |
1.0 |
1,
max. |
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Length of overlaps |
None |
0.3125-0.625 |
None* |
0.3125-0.625 |
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of splices (if present), in. |
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| 8.
Colorfastness to Laundering |
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A. Color change |
5.0 |
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5.0 |
4.0 |
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B. Staining on multi-fiber |
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Test. Swatch # 10 |
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Wool |
5.0 |
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5.0 |
4.0 |
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Acrylic |
5.0 |
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5.0 |
4.0 |
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Polyester |
5.0 |
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5.0 |
4.0 |
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Nylon |
4.0 |
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4.0 |
4.0 |
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Cotton |
4.0 |
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4.0 |
4.0 |
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Acetate |
4.0 |
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4.0 |
4.0 |
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| 9.
Colorfastness to Drycleaning |
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A. Color change |
4.5 |
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4.0 |
4.0 |
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B. Staining on multi-fiber |
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Test. Swatch # 10 |
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Wool |
5.0 |
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5.0 |
4.0 |
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Acrylic |
5.0 |
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5.0 |
4.0 |
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Polyester |
5.0 |
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5.0 |
4.0 |
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Nylon |
5.0 |
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5.0 |
4.0 |
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Cotton |
5.0 |
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5.0 |
4.0 |
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| 10.
Colorfastness to Crocking |
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Staining on cotton test swatch |
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Dry |
4.5 |
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4.7 |
4.0 |
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Wet |
4.5 |
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4.5 |
4.0 |
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| Please
specify, when ordering, if your order needs to meet military
spec. MIL-F-21840 G/Class 1, otherwise, regular hook & loop
will be shipped. |
"PERFECT"
Brand Hook & Loop Fasteners
Flammability Requirement of NFPA
Report of
Test
| TEST
REQUEST AND METHOD |
| A.
Flammability per National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) 701, "Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame
Resistant Textiles and Films", 1989 Edition, Small
Scale Test – Original Condition. The hook and pile
tapes were tested separately on the lengthwise direction
only. |
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| Requirements |
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1. After Flame: |
2.0
seconds maximum for any specimen |
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2. Length of Char: |
4.5
inches maximum for each specimen |
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3.5
inches maximum average of 10 specimens |
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Based
on fabric weight exceeding 10 oz./sq.yd. |
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3. Dripping: |
None
for any specimen |
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B. Shear
Strength per MIL-F-21840F, “Military Specification –
Fastener Tapes, Hook and Pile Synthetic”, para. 4.4.1
and referenced FTMS 191, Method 5100, “Strength and Elongation,
Breaking of Woven Cloth; Grab Method”. Sample was tested
using a CRE type tensile tester operated at a crosshead speed
of 12 in. /min.
TEST
RESULTS
Flammability per NFPA 701 – Small Scale
(Original Condition) |
| Sample |
After
Flame |
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Char
Length |
Dippings |
Material
Wt. |
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(Seconds) |
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(Inches) |
(Seconds) |
(oz./sq.
yd.) |
| Pile |
0.0 |
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2.0 |
0.0 |
10.9 |
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0.0 |
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2.3 |
0.0 |
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0.0 |
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2.1 |
0.0 |
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0.0 |
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2.3 |
0.0 |
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0.0 |
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1.7 |
0.0 |
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Avg. |
2.1 |
0.0 |
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| Hook |
2.0 |
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2.4 |
0.0 |
10.1 |
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0.0 |
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2.0 |
0.0 |
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1.6 |
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2.0 |
0.0 |
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0.0 |
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2.8 |
0.0 |
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0.0 |
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2.5 |
0.0 |
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Avg. |
2.3 |
0.0 |
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Comment:
Both the Pile and hook tapes meet the flammability requirements
of NFPA 701, Small Scale Test, when tested in their original
condition.
Please
specify, when ordering, if your order needs to meet Flammability
Requirements of NFPA. Otherwise, regular hook & Loop
will be shipped. |
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| IMPORTANT
NOTICE TO PURCHASER |
| All
Statements, technical advice and recommendations contained herein
are based on tests believed to be reliable, but the accuracy
thereof is not guaranteed, and the following is made in lieu
of all warranties, expressed or implied: seller’s and manufacturer’s
only obligation shall be to replace the quantity of product
proved to be defective. Neither seller nor manufacturer shall
be liable for any injury, loss or damage, direct or consequential,
arising out of the use of or the inability to use the product.
Before using, user shall determine the suitability of the product
for his intended use, and user assumes all risk and liability
whatsoever in connection therewith. No statement or recommendation contained herein shall have any force or effect unless in
an agreement signed by officers of seller and manufacturer. |
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