SIST EN ISO 9237:1999
(Main)Textiles - Determination of permeability of fabrics to air (ISO 9237:1995)
Textiles - Determination of permeability of fabrics to air (ISO 9237:1995)
Describes a method for measuring the permeability of fabrics to air and is applicable to most types of fabrics, including industrial fabrics for technical purposes, nonwovens and made-up textile articles that are permeable to air.
Textilien - Bestimmung der Luftdurchlässigkeit von textilen Flächengebilden (ISO 9237:1995)
Diese Internationale Norm beschreibt ein Verfahren zur Messung der Luftdurchlässigkeit von textilen flächengebilden, das auf die meisten Arten textiler Flächengebilde, einschließlich Gewebe für technische Zwecke, luftdurchlässige Vliesstoffe und konfektionierte Artikel anwendbar ist.
Textiles - Détermination de la perméabilité a l'air des étoffes (ISO 9237:1995)
La présente Norme internationale prescrit une méthode pour la détermination de la perméabilité à l'air des étoffes et est applicable à la plupart des types d'étoffes, y compris les étoffes industrielles destinées à des usages techniques, aux nontissés et aux articles textiles confectionnés qui sont perméables à l'air.
Tekstilije - Ugotavljanje zračne prepustnosti tekstilij (ISO 9237:1995)
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 28-Feb-1999
- Technical Committee
- ITEK - Textile and textile products
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Mar-1999
- Due Date
- 01-Mar-1999
- Completion Date
- 01-Mar-1999
Overview
SIST EN ISO 9237:1999 specifies a standardized method for determining the permeability of fabrics to air. This internationally recognized protocol applies to a wide range of textiles, including industrial fabrics for technical applications, nonwovens, and finished textile articles that allow air passage. Developed by ISO/TC 38 on Textiles and adopted by the CEN, this standard ensures consistent and reliable measurement of air permeability, a critical property impacting comfort, performance, and functionality in textile materials.
Key Topics
Scope and Applicability
The method covers most fabric types that are air permeable, including technical textiles, apparel fabrics, and nonwoven materials. It is suitable for both raw fabrics and completed textile products.Principle of Measurement
Measures the rate of air flow passing perpendicularly through a defined fabric area at a controlled pressure drop within a specified time frame. The air permeability is expressed in millimeters per second or meters per second, offering quantitative data for assessing fabric breathability.Testing Conditions
- Standard atmospheric conditions for conditioning and testing as per ISO 139
- Specimen sizes typically ranging from 5 cm² to 100 cm²
- Pressure differentials from 50 Pa to 500 Pa, with 100 Pa being standard for apparel and 200 Pa for industrial fabrics
- Conditioning of samples to ensure standardized moisture content and temperature
Equipment Requirements
- Circular specimen holder with minimal tolerance in test area size
- Clamping devices to avoid fabric distortion and air leakage
- Pressure gauges or manometers with at least ±2% accuracy
- Means for steady airflow generation and flow measurement (flowmeters or volumetric counters)
- Optional guard ring to prevent edge air leaks
Test Procedure and Calculation
- Multiple measurements at different locations on the fabric to ensure representativity
- Calculation involves the average volumetric air flow adjusted by fabric area and a conversion factor
- Statistical analysis includes coefficient of variation and 95% confidence interval reporting for accuracy and reliability
Reporting Requirements
Detailed documentation including test conditions, sample identification, air permeability results, variation coefficients, and any deviations from the standard procedure. Such comprehensive reporting ensures traceability and comparability of results.
Applications
Textile Industry Quality Control
Manufacturers use SIST EN ISO 9237:1999 to evaluate fabric breathability, ensuring products meet performance criteria, especially for apparel, upholstery, and technical textile sectors.Technical Textiles and Industrial Fabrics
Testing air permeability is essential for filtration materials, protective clothing, and barrier fabrics where controlled air flow impacts function and safety.Nonwovens and Finished Textile Articles
The standard supports performance testing for air-permeable finished goods such as curtains, tents, and sportswear, helping assess comfort and ventilation characteristics.Research and Development
Enables textile engineers and developers to benchmark new materials and optimize fabric structures for enhanced air permeability tailored to end-use requirements.
Related Standards
- ISO 139 - Standard atmospheres for textile conditioning and testing
- ISO 48 - Determination of rubber hardness, relevant for calibration of test apparatus components such as clamps
- ISO 10012-1 - Quality assurance requirements for measuring equipment, ensuring calibration and metrological confirmation of the instruments used
- Other relevant EN and ISO textile standards that reference or complement EN ISO 9237 for holistic textile testing and characterization
Keywords: EN ISO 9237, air permeability of fabrics, textile testing standard, fabric breathability measurement, technical textiles, nonwovens, industrial fabrics, textile conditioning, airflow testing, ISO textile standards, test apparatus calibration, fabric permeability method.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN ISO 9237:1999 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Textiles - Determination of permeability of fabrics to air (ISO 9237:1995)". This standard covers: Describes a method for measuring the permeability of fabrics to air and is applicable to most types of fabrics, including industrial fabrics for technical purposes, nonwovens and made-up textile articles that are permeable to air.
Describes a method for measuring the permeability of fabrics to air and is applicable to most types of fabrics, including industrial fabrics for technical purposes, nonwovens and made-up textile articles that are permeable to air.
SIST EN ISO 9237:1999 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 59.080.30 - Textile fabrics. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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Textiles - Determination of permeability of fabrics to air (ISO 9237:1995)
Textilien - Bestimmung der Luftdurchlässigkeit von textilen Flächengebilden (ISO
9237:1995)
Textiles - Détermination de la perméabilité a l'air des étoffes (ISO 9237:1995)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 9237:1995
ICS:
59.080.30 Tkanine Textile fabrics
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
First edition
1995-06-I 5
- Determination of the
Textiles
permeability of fabrics to air
- DBtermina tion de la perm6abilit6 2 /‘air des 6 toffes
Textiles
Reference number
IS0 9237:1995(E)
IS0 9237:1995(E)
Foreword
IS0 (the lnternational Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide
federation of national standards bodies (IS0 member bodies). The work
of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through IS0
technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for
which a technical committee has been established has the right to be
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(IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.
Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are
circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an International
Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting
a vote.
International Standard IS0 9237 was prepared by Technical Committee
I SO/TC 38, Textiles.
Annexes A and B of this International Standard are for information only.
0 IS0 1995
All rights reserved. Unless otherwise specified, no part of this publication may be reproduced
or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, Including photocopying and
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD 0 IS0 IS0 9237:1995(E)
- Determination of the permeability of
Textiles
fabrics to air
4 Principle
1 Scope
The rate of flow of air passing perpendicularly through
This International Standard describes a method for
a given area of fabric is measured at a given pressure
measuring the permeability of fabrics to air and is ap-
difference across the fabric test area over a given
plicable to most types of fabrics, including industrial
time period.
fabrics for technical purposes, nonwovens and
made-up textile articles that are permeable to air.
5 Sampling
2 Normative references
Select samples either in accordance with the pro-
cedure laid down in the material specification for the
The following standards contain provisions which,
fabric, or as agreed between the interested parties.
through reference in this text, constitute provisions
of this International Standard. At the time of publi-
In the absence of specification, follow the example
cation, the editions indicated were valid. All standards
of sampling given in annex B.
and parties to agreements
are subject to revision,
based on this International Standard are encouraged
6 Atmospheres for conditioning and
to investigate the possibility of applying the most re-
testing
cent editions of the standards indicated below.
Members of IEC and IS0 maintain registers of cur-
The atmospheres for preconditioning, conditioning
rently valid International Standards.
and testing shall be as specified in IS0 139.
IS0 48: 1994, Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic -
Determination of hardness (hardness between IO
7 Apparatus
IRHD and 100 IRHD).
Metrological confirmation of the test apparatus shall
- Standard atmospheres for
I SO 139: 1973, Textiles
be carried out in accordance with IS0 10012-I.
conditioning and testing.
7.1 Circular specimen holder, with an orifice al-
IS0 10012-I : 1992, Quality assurance requirements
lowina the test to be carried out on an area of
for measuring equipment - Part 7: Metrological
5 cm*: 20 cm*, 50 cm* or 100 cm*.
confirmation system for measuring equipment.
The tolerance on the test area shall not exceed
+ 0,5 %.
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3 Definition
NOTE 1 Adequate support of the test specimen, particu-
For the purposes of this International Standard, the larly for large test surfaces, is recommended.
following definition applies
7.2 Means for clamping, to secure the specimen
3.1 air permeability: Velocity of an air flow passing
without distortion.
perpendicularly through a test specimen under speci-
NOTE 2
fied conditions of test area, pressure drop and time. Care should be taken to prevent leakage of air
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IS0 9237:1995(E)
around the edges of th e test specime n. Alternatively the
Mount the test specimen in the circular specimen
may be m easur .ed separately a nd subtracted f rom
leakage
holder (7.1) with sufficient tension to eliminate wrin-
the test results.
kles, if any, taking care that the fabric is not distorted
in its own plane. Avoid seivedges and areas with
7.3 Guard ring device, to prevent leakage, for op- creases or folded places. For fabrics for which the air
tionai use in conjunction with the clamping means permeability may be different between the two faces
(72, (see A.2.1). of the fabric, specify in the test report [see 11 a) 2)]
which face was tested. Clamp specimens coated on
one side with the coating towards the lower pressure
manometer, connected to
7.4 Pressure gauge or
side to prevent air leakage.
a pressure drop across the
the test head to indicate
specimen test area of 50 Pa, 100 Pa, 200 Pa or
Start the suction fan or other means(7.5) to force the
500 Pa, with an accuracy of at least 2 %.
air through the test specimen and adjust the flow of
air gradually till a pressure drop, as recommended
7.5 Means for drawing a steady flow of air at
above, is achieved across the test area of the fabric.
controlled temperature and humidity
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