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    This test measures the breathability of fabrics by clamping a sample over an air chamber. A fan adjusts the pressure differential to a set point and the volume of air passing through the fabric per unit time is recorded. Results reported as cubic feet or liters of air passing through a square foot or meter of fabric per minute. Higher values suggest a fabric is more breathable and suitable for applications like downproof bedding or garments. The test helps predict a fabric's performance and manufacturing requirements.

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    This test measures the breathability of fabrics by clamping a sample over an air chamber. A fan adjusts the pressure differential to a set point and the volume of air passing through the fabric per unit time is recorded. Results reported as cubic feet or liters of air passing through a square foot or meter of fabric per minute. Higher values suggest a fabric is more breathable and suitable for applications like downproof bedding or garments. The test helps predict a fabric's performance and manufacturing requirements.

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    This test measures the breathability of fabrics by clamping a sample over an air chamber. A fan adjusts the pressure differential to a set point and the volume of air passing through the fabric per unit time is recorded. Results reported as cubic feet or liters of air passing through a square foot or meter of fabric per minute. Higher values suggest a fabric is more breathable and suitable for applications like downproof bedding or garments. The test helps predict a fabric's performance and manufacturing requirements.

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    IDFL Test Summary - Air Permeability A4

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    This test measures the breathability of fabrics by clamping a sample over an air chamber. A fan adjusts the pressure differential to a set point and the volume of air passing through the fabric per unit time is recorded. Results reported as cubic feet or liters of air passing through a square foot or meter of fabric per minute. Higher values suggest a fabric is more breathable and suitable for applications like downproof bedding or garments. The test helps predict a fabric's performance and manufacturing requirements.

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    AIR PERMEABILITY

    METHOD NUMBERS: ASTM D737, (EN/BS) ISO 9237

    Frazier High Pressure Air Perm Tester


    (Courtesy Frazier Instruments).

     WHAT IS IT?

    This test measures the volume of air that can pass through a given area of
    fabric at a given pressure. Akin to “breathability.”

     HOW IS IT DONE?

    A fabric is clamped over a test chamber. A fan is adjusted to bring the


    differential pressure to a set point (for calibration). The pressure reading is
    then recorded. This is repeated multiple times randomly across the fabric and
    the final value is the average of all readings.

     WHAT DO THE NUMBERS MEAN?

    Results are reported as a volume of air passing over a specific area per unit
    of time. It can be in US customary or metric.
    Example:
    3 2
    US Customary: 5.5 ft /ft /min. (or C.F.M.)
    2
    Metric: 27.9 L/m /sec.

    - Values between 2 to 8 C.F.M. for cotton fabric may suggest it’s downproof.
    - Synthetic fabrics vary but generally below 2 is acceptable.

     WHY DO IT?

    It is helpful to know the “breathability” of fabrics filled with natural or synthetic


    materials. It may help in predicting downproofness, ease of care, and
    manufacturing requirements.

    Recommended for bedding and garments.

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