Application
This machine is apply to test down and/or feather
penetration through the primary tick fabric of a
specimen containing feather and/or down filling.

Feature

Fitted with electronic pre-determined counter to determine the number of cycles per test.
Fitted with acrylic plastic cover with interlock for safety.

Principle
A cushion of specified dimensions is made from the fabric to be tested for its down-proof properties and is filled with a given amount of feather and down material or its mixtures. The cushion is mounted in this
apparatus and undergoes a specified number of rubbings. Judge the downproofness by The number of
down and/or feather particles which have passed or protruded from the primary tick fabric is counted.

Standards

BS EN 12132-1

Specification