Flat Loop Flexibility Tester Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : EL-FTE-13166
Quick Answer: The Flat Loop Flexibility Tester is used to determine the flexibility of coated fabrics by the flat loop test: a rectangular strip is placed on a horizontal plane, its two ends are superimposed to form a loop and held down with a steel bar, and the height of the loop is measured.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- Determines the flexibility of coated fabrics by the flat loop test
- Uses a rectangular strip of coated fabric on a horizontal plane
- Loop formed by superimposing the two ends of the strip
- Ends held down with a steel bar
- Loop height is an inverse measure of flexibility
- Not applicable to coated fabrics that roll up or spiral when cut into smaller pieces
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Test method | Flat loop test |
| Specimen | Rectangular strip of coated fabric |
| Held down with | Steel bar |
| Measured value | Height of the loop, an inverse measure of flexibility |
About This Product
Flexibility is an important property of coated fabrics, because a stiff coating is harder to bend and fold in use. The flat loop test gives a simple measure of it. A strip is placed flat, a loop is formed from its two ends and held with a steel bar, and the height of the loop is measured. A taller loop means a stiffer material, so the height is an inverse measure of flexibility. The method cannot be used on coated fabrics that roll up or spiral when cut into small pieces.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How does the Flat Loop Flexibility Tester measure flexibility?
A rectangular strip of coated fabric is placed on a horizontal plane, a loop is formed by superimposing the two ends, and they are held down with a steel bar. The height of the loop is then measured.
Q2. What does the loop height show?
The loop height is an inverse measure of the flexibility of the coated fabric.
Q3. Are there fabrics the test cannot be used on?
The method is not applicable to coated fabrics that are prone to rolling up or spiralling when cut into smaller pieces.
Related: Fabric Testing Equipment, Coating Adhesion Tester, Flex Tester for 30 Specimens, Stiffness Tester, Drape Meter.
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