This part of ISO 9073 specifies a method for determining the resistance to mechanical penetration of nonwoven fabrics by a ball of a given diameter.
The method is primarily designed to be used on nonwovens with some degree of elasticity, for which a regular burst test is not applicable.
BS EN ISO 9073-5:2008 Referenced Document
ISO 10012:2003 Measurement management systems - Requirements for measurement processes and measuring equipment
ISO 139 Textiles — Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing AMENDMENT 1
ISO 186 Paper and board - Sampling to determine average quality
BS EN ISO 9073-5:2008 history
2009BS EN ISO 9073-5:2009 Textiles. Test methods for nonwovens. Determination of resistance to mechanical penetration (ball burst procedure)
2009BS EN ISO 9073-5:2008 Textiles - Test methods for nonwovens - Determination of resistance to mechanical penetration (ball burst procedure)