Protective Test System – Thermal Protective Performance (TPP)Evaluate a fabric’s ability to block convective and radiant heat penetration to avoid burn injury
Protective Test System – Stored Energy Test (SET)A standard method for contact burn injury prediction
Protective Test System – Radiant Protective Performance (RPP)Measure and predict the time to burn following radiant heat exposure to composite fabric systems
Protective Test System – Conductive and Compressive Heat Resistance (CCHR)Evaluate the potential for skin injury from textile conductive properties under compression
ASTM F3628ASTM F3628 Standard Test Method For Measuring The Cooling Energy Provided By Wicking Liquid Moisture And Evaporating It From Clothing Materials Using A Sweating Hot Plate This method was developed to quantify the cooling energy actually felt by the wearer of a garment that is partially saturated with moisture. The actual cooling effect of a […]
NFPA 2112NFPA 2112 Standard on Flame-Resistant Clothing for Protection of Industrial Personnel Against Short-Duration Thermal Exposures from Fire Related Products
ASTM F1060ASTM F1060 Standard Test Method for Thermal Protective Performance of Materials for Protective Clothing for Hot Surface Contact This test method can be used to quantify and compare the thermal insulation of materials used in protective clothing when exposed for a short period of time to a hot surface with a temperature up to 600°F […]
ASTM F1930Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Flame Resistant Clothing for Protection Against Flash Fire Simulations Using an Instrumented Manikin This test method can be used to measure and compare the thermal protection provided by different materials, garments, and clothing ensembles. This test method provides a measurement of garment and clothing ensemble performance on a stationary […]
