This International Standard describes a comparatively simple method for testing the water vapour permeability of textiles that will provide the manufacturer with a clearly recognized method for quality control within the plant.
The simple test method described in this International Standard is not applicable for classifying the water vapour resistance of textiles against values relating to physiological effects specified in product standards, and particularly not those relating to personal protective equipment.
ISO 15496:2004 history
2018ISO 15496:2018 Textiles - Measurement of water vapour permeability of textiles for the purpose of quality control
2006ISO 15496:2004/cor 1:2006 Textiles - Measurement of water vapour permeability of textiles for the purpose of quality control; Technical Corrigendum 1
2004ISO 15496:2004 Textiles - Measurement of water vapour permeability of textiles for the purpose of quality control