BREATHABILITY

This type of test is important in determining the comfort of footwear and clothing, in particular “technical” gear, namely the one used by professionals and athletes.

Most important tests:



    

  • EVAPORATIVE RESISTANCE (RET)
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  • THERMAL RESISTANCE (RCT)
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  • AIR PERMEABILITY
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  • ABSORPTION AND DESORPTION OF STEAM
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  • DYNAMIC IMPERMEABILITY
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  • PENETRATION AND ABSORPTION OF WATER
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  • WATER COLUMN RESISTANCE
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					A machine testing the air permeability of a textile sample
					
				
				
Air permeability

				

					
					A machine testing the permeability of a textile sample
					
				
				
Water column resistance

				

					
					A machine testing the vapour permeability of a textile sample
					
				
				
Water vapour resistance (Ret)

				
				
				 
			
 
			
 
				
				
			
 
				
				
			
 

				
				
				
				
					

				

				
				
				

				
				
				
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