This test method is applicable for determining the resistance to mechanical penetration of nonwoven fabrics by a ball of a given diameter.This method is primarily designed to be used on nonwovens with some degree of elasticity, where regularburst test is not applicable.
DS/EN ISO 9073-5:2008 history
2008DS/EN ISO 9073-5:2008 Textiles - Test methods for nonwovens - Part 5: Determination of resistance to mechanical penetration (ball burst procedure)