EN 16653:2015

Rubber or plastics-coated fabrics - Determination of stitch tear resistance (using a needle) - Test method EN 16653:2015

Publication date:   Jul 16, 2015

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90.60   Close of review   Jun 4, 2026

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CEN/TC 248 Textiles and textile products

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59.080.40   Coated fabrics

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This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the resistance of the seams of rubber or plastic-coated fabrics against tearing out a needle perpendicular to the stitching direction. This resistance is characterized by determining the stitch tear force.

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EN 16653:2015
90.60 Close of review
Jun 4, 2026




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