Polyester fabric (polyethylene terephthalate) is a synthetic woven material known for being durable and relatively inexpensive to produce. The word “tarpaulin” comes from the two words- tar (black coating substance) and pall (fabric). Tarpaulin dates back to the 17th century when sailors used a tarred canvas/pall to cover objects on ships from sun damage and rain. With time tarpaulin has become the most commonly used material to provide protection against harsh weather conditions, dirt, and debris.
BIS is a statutory institution established under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act,1986, to promote harmonious development of the activities of standardization, marking and quality certification of goods and attending to connected matters in the country. Waterproof tarpaulins made from woven polyester fabric product has been specified in IS 16126:2013 by the Bureau of Indian Standards.
Scope of BIS Certification for Waterproof Tarapaulins Made:
This standard specifies the construction, performance and functional requirements of two varieties of water-resistant and rot-resistant tarpaulins made from polyester fabric, bleached and/or dope dyed, based on end-use application and mass per unit area, that is, light and medium varieties.
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- IS 1389 - Methods for testing cotton for resistance to attack by micro-organisms
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