BS 8479:2008
Textiles – Method for determination of propensity of fabrics to snagging – Rotating chamber method

Standard No.

BS 8479:2008

Release Date

2008

Published By

British Standards Institution (BSI)

Latest

BS 8479:2008

Replace

07/30142621 DC-2007

Scope

This British Standard gives a method for determining the propensity of fabrics to snagging, and related surface defects. The standard is applicable to knitted and to woven fabrics.

BS 8479:2008 Referenced Document

• BS 3870-1 Stitches and seams. Classification and terminology of stitch types
• BS EN ISO 12947-1 Textiles — Determination of the abrasion resistance of fabrics by the Martindale method — Part 1 : Martindale abrasion testing apparatus
• BS EN ISO 139 Textiles. Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing

BS 8479:2008 history

• 2008 BS 8479:2008 Textiles – Method for determination of propensity of fabrics to snagging – Rotating chamber method