Textile BIS Standards & Key Tests Reference
Representative Indian Standards and test methods supported across textile testing applications, including fabric tensile properties, tear properties, and colour fastness to artificial light.
| Textile Category | IS Standards | Key Tests |
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Tensile Properties of Fabrics
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IS 1969 (legacy); IS 1969 (Part 1):2009 (ISO 13934-1 strip) | Maximum force, elongation at maximum force — strip method; conditioning & specimen preparation. |
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Tear Properties of Fabrics
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IS 6489 / IS 6489-3:2011 (EN ISO 13937-3) | Wing method single-tear force; or falling pendulum (Elmendorf) where specified. |
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Colour Fastness to Artificial Light
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IS 2454 (withdrawn; superseded by IS/ISO 105-B02) | Xenon-arc exposure; assessment versus blue wool standards — per current IS/ISO adoption in India. |
Textiles — IS codes & key tests
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