FZ/T 98020-2019 in English
VALIDFabrics water-vapor permeability tester
- Issued on:2019-12-24
- Implemented on:2020-07-01
- File Format:PDF
- Delivery:Via email within 1~3 business days
$165.00
本标准规定了织物透湿性能试验仪的基本功能和参数、要求、试验方法、检验规则及标志、包装、运输和贮存。
本标准适用于采用吸湿法或蒸发法测定织物透湿性能的试验仪。
Introduction
Analysis of the core content of the standard
| Technical parameters | FZ/T 98020 requirements | Comparison with GB/T 12704.1 | Test significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature control accuracy | ±0.1℃ | ±0.5℃ | Ensure the performance evaluation of fabrics under different climatic conditions |
| Humidity control range | 30%-98% RH | 50%-95% RH | Covering the testing needs of extreme hot and humid environments |
| Wind speed uniformity | ±0.02m/s | Unspecified | Eliminate the impact of airflow disturbance on test results |
Detailed explanation of key technical requirements
Test environment control system
Article 3.1.2 of the standard clearly requires that the Fabric Water Vapor Permeability Tester must support four standard test environments:
- High temperature and high humidity: 38℃±2℃/90%±2% RH (simulated tropical climate)
- High temperature and low humidity: 38℃±2℃/50%±2% RH (simulated desert environment)
- Normal temperature and humidity: 23℃±2℃/50%±2% RH (standard laboratory conditions)
- Special storage conditions: 20℃±2℃/65%±2% RH (textile storage environment)
In actual applications, a sportswear company compared the test data under 38℃/90%RH and 23℃/50%RH conditions and found that the moisture permeability of its quick-drying fabrics in high temperature environments increased by 27%.
Special requirements for instrument structure
Article 4.3 makes strict provisions for the test chamber:
- Test port diameter: 60±0.1mm (tolerance is only 0.17%)
- Specimen clamping distance: 22±0.2mm
- The installation position of the wind speed sensor is 10±1mm from the sample surface
This precision design can effectively avoid vapor diffusion anomalies caused by edge effects and ensure the repeatability error of the test results is <3%.
Recommendations for the implementation of the standard
Key points for laboratory construction
- It is recommended to use a dual cold trap dehumidification system to meet the requirements of rapid humidity switching (Article 4.6.3 requires a humidity change rate of ≤4%RH)
- An air curtain isolation device should be installed in the test area to prevent people from moving around and interfering with the wind speed field (Article 4.7.1 stipulates wind speed uniformity)
- Regular calibration must include three-dimensional spatial temperature field scanning (the 8-point verification method required by Article 5.7.1)
Troubleshooting
When test results fluctuate, it is recommended to follow the following process to troubleshoot:
- Check the wear of the sample sealing ring (Article 4.3.5 of the standard)
- Verify the zero drift of the wind speed sensor (Article 5.8.2 requires a sampling frequency of 1 minute)
- Calibrate the temperature and humidity sensor response time (Clause 4.4.1 requires 30 minutes of stabilization time)

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