A-A-55126 Fastener Tapes, Hook And Loop, SyntheticThis commercial item description covers the requirements for different types, classes, colors, and widths of hook and loop synthetic fastener tapes. The woven and extruded fastener tapes are intended to be used as closures for equipage and clothing. Users should determine which type and class of hook and loop fastener tape meets their requirements \(see 7.3\).

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A-A-55126B

Note: One panel made with 2- 2"

pieces, the other with 2- 4"

pieces

3.10.2.1.2 Laundering of Fray Test Pad. The fray test pads shall be laundered 25 cycles in

accordance with test method AATCC 150, Option 3, (V), Aiii. Any fraying of the hook and loop

fastener tape shall be noted.

TABLE VII - Test methods

Characteristic

Requirement

Test method

Fiber Identification

Paragraph 3.1

ASTM D 276 /D 629or AATCC 20A/20

Weight

Table I

ASTM D 3776, Option D 1/

Breaking strength

Table I

ASTM D 5034 (G-E or G-T) 2/

3.2.1.2

ASTM D 747 3/ 4/

Stiffness (Type III class 4

Hook only)

Shear strength 5/ 6/ 7/

After 3 launderings

Table I

AATCC 61, Test 3A , ASTM D 5169

After 1 dry cleaning 8/

Table I

AATCC 132 , ASTM D 5169