Foreword

Publishing information

This British Standard is published by BSI and came into effect on 30 September 2008. It was prepared by Technical Committee TCI/24, Physical testing of textiles. A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to its secretary.

Information about this document

This standard gives a method of test which uses a rotating chamber containing snagging pins to measure the propensity of fabric test samples to snagging. Another procedure for this test which uses external snagging pins attached to a “mace” is under development. It is envisaged that this procedure will be added to the standard in a future revision.

Use of this document

It has been assumed in the preparation of this British Standard that the execution of its provisions will be entrusted to appropriately qualified and experienced people, for whose use it has been produced.

Presentational conventions

The provisions of this standard are presented in roman (i.e. upright) type. Its methods are expressed as a set of instructions, a description, or in sentences in which the principal auxiliary verb is “shall”.

Commentary, explanation and general informative material is presented in smaller italic type, and does not constitute a normative element.

Contractual and legal considerations

This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.

Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from legal obligations.

BS 8479:2008

Textiles. Method for determination of the propensity of fabrics to snagging. Rotating chamber method

Current

Published:

30 Nov 2008