EN ISO 13937-2:2000
(Main)Textiles - Tear properties of fabrics - Part 2: Determination of tear force of trouser-shaped test specimens (Single tear method) (ISO 13937-2:2000)
General Information
- Abstract
This part of EN ISO 13937 describes a single-tear method to determine fabric tear force, known as the trouser test, using a test specimen cut to form trouser-shaped legs. The tear force measured is the force required to propagate a previously started single tear when the force is applied parallel to the cut and the fabric tears in the direction of applied forde.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Mar-2000
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 248 - Textiles and textile products
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 248 - Textiles and textile products
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 02-Jul-2010
- Completion Date
- 02-Jul-2010
Overview
EN ISO 13937-2:2000 - Textiles - Tear properties of fabrics - Part 2 - specifies a single-tear (trouser) method for determining the tear force of fabrics. Published under CEN as a harmonized European adoption of ISO 13937-2:2000, this standard defines a reproducible way to measure the force required to propagate an already-started tear when a trouser-shaped test specimen is pulled so the tear runs parallel to the original cut.
Key topics and requirements
- Test method: Use of a trouser-shaped test specimen (two “legs” formed by a cut) and initiation of a single tear prior to testing.
- Loading direction: Force is applied parallel to the initial cut so that the fabric tears in the direction of the applied load.
- Measured quantity: The tear force is the force required to propagate the previously started tear - reported as tear force values useful for comparison and specification.
- Reproducibility focus: The standard provides a defined specimen geometry and procedural approach to ensure comparable results between laboratories and production checks.
- Scope limitations: Applies specifically to fabrics and the single-tear trouser-shaped specimen method (does not cover other tear-test methods).
(Note: EN ISO 13937-2:2000 provides procedural detail on specimen preparation, test setup and reporting to ensure consistent measurement; consult the full standard for exact specimen dimensions and test conditions.)
Practical applications
- Quality control and incoming inspection of textile materials to verify tear resistance.
- Product development and material selection where tear propagation behaviour matters (workwear, upholstery, outdoor fabrics).
- Comparative testing for supplier qualification and acceptance criteria.
- Research and failure-analysis to understand how fabric construction, finishes or coatings affect tear propagation.
- Specification and compliance testing for textile manufacturers, converters and textile testing laboratories.
Who uses this standard
- Textile manufacturers and converters conducting routine quality assurance.
- Independent testing laboratories and certification bodies performing standardized textile tests.
- R&D teams in apparel, technical textiles, and protective clothing industries.
- Procurement and quality engineers establishing material acceptance criteria.
Related standards
- Other parts of EN ISO 13937 (the series covers tear properties of fabrics) and national equivalents dealing with alternative tear-test methods and complementary textile mechanical tests.
- Standards for broader textile performance testing used alongside EN ISO 13937-2 for comprehensive material evaluation.
Keywords: EN ISO 13937-2:2000, tear properties of fabrics, trouser test, single tear method, fabric tear force, textile testing standard, CEN, tear resistance, textile quality control.
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- 03-Jun-2026
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- 03-Jun-2026
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- 03-Jun-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN ISO 13937-2:2000 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Textiles - Tear properties of fabrics - Part 2: Determination of tear force of trouser-shaped test specimens (Single tear method) (ISO 13937-2:2000)". This standard covers: This part of EN ISO 13937 describes a single-tear method to determine fabric tear force, known as the trouser test, using a test specimen cut to form trouser-shaped legs. The tear force measured is the force required to propagate a previously started single tear when the force is applied parallel to the cut and the fabric tears in the direction of applied forde.
This part of EN ISO 13937 describes a single-tear method to determine fabric tear force, known as the trouser test, using a test specimen cut to form trouser-shaped legs. The tear force measured is the force required to propagate a previously started single tear when the force is applied parallel to the cut and the fabric tears in the direction of applied forde.
EN ISO 13937-2:2000 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 59.080.30 - Textile fabrics. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN ISO 13937-2:2000 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ISO 10012-1:1992, ISO 7500-1:1999, ISO 139:1973, prEN 12390-6, EN ISO 11212-4:1997, EN 50286:2025, EN 61482-2:2020, EN IEC 60895:2020, EN ISO 10695:2000, EN ISO 15061:2001, EN ISO 10705-2:2001, EN 15614:2007, EN ISO 14877:2002, EN ISO 15681-1:2004, EN 17673:2022. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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Textiles - Tear properties of fabrics - Part 2: Determination of tear force of trouser-
shaped test specimens (Single tear method) (ISO 13937-2:2000)
Textilien - Weiterreißeigenschaften von textilen Flächengebilden - Teil 2: Bestimmung
der Weiterreißkraft mit dem Schenkel-Weiterreißversuch (einfacher Weiterreißversuch)
(ISO 13937-2:2000)
Textiles - Propriétés de déchirement des étoffes - Partie 2: Détermination de la force de
déchirure des éprouvettes pantalons (Méthode de la déchirure unique) (ISO 13937-
2:2000)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 13937-2:2000
ICS:
59.080.30 Tkanine Textile fabrics
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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