PREN 16732 : DRAFT 2014

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Requirements
5 Conditioning and testing
6 Washing and dry cleaning test
7 Test report
8 Marking
Annex A (informative) - Guidance on factors to be
        taken into consideration when specifying
        slide fasteners
Annex B (normative) - Test for strength of puller
        attachment
Annex C (normative) - Test for strength of closed-end
Annex D (normative) - Test for strength of top stop
Annex E (normative) - Test for strength of open-end
        slide fastener box
Annex F (normative) - Test for resistance to reciprocation
Annex G (normative) - Test for lateral strength of slide
        fastener
Annex H (normative) - Test for lateral strength of open-end
        attachment
Annex I (normative) - Test for strength of slider locking
        device
Annex J (normative) - Test for open-end slide fastener
        single stringer slider retention
Annex K (normative) - Torque test
Annex L (informative) - Sampling procedures for bulk
        quantities of slide fasteners
Annex M (informative) - End uses and performance
        codes for labelling purposes
Bibliography

Defines performance levels and test methods for the following characteristics of slide fasteners made from interlocking components mounted on textile tapes: - strengths of puller attachment, - closed-end, - top stop, - open-end slide fastener box, - reciprocating mechanism, - closed slide fastener when extended laterally, - open-end attachment when extended laterally, slider lock, and - open-end slide fastener single stringer slider retention and resistance to torque.