Mated component tapes of a touch and close fastener are separated at a constant rate in a peeling action from an open edge of a prepared closure. This is carried out such that the separation occurs progressively along the closure in a direction parallel to the length of the tapes forming the closure.
DS/EN 12242:2000 history
2000DS/EN 12242:2000 Touch and close fasteners - Determination of peel strength