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product specification s-range high performance textile

DEFLEXION™ S-Range Textiles from Dow Corning

Typical Physical Characteristics
Product	S5-004	S7-005
Color	Red	Red
Weight, kg/m2	1.3	1.9
Thickness, mm	5	7
Roll length / m	25	25
Roll width / m	1.20	1.20
Breathability	Open mesh network permits natural airflow
Washability @ 40°C	More than 50 washes
Washability @ 95°C	More than 25 washes

Compression Testing @ 22°C
Product	S5-004	S7-005
Indicated Standard
ASTM D575: Compression 25% Compression Force	not available	7.78 lb (2 layers)
ASTM D395: Compression Set after 22 hr	not available	1.76% (2 layers)

Technical Performance Data

Typical Impact Performance
Product	S5-004		S7-005
Impact Standard	# layers	Transmitted Force	# layers	Transmitted Force
EN1621-1: 1998 Motorcycle Limb Standard*	3	22 kN	2	28 kN
EN1621-1: 1998 modified to 20 joules	1	29 kN	1	24 kN
EN1621-2:2003 Motorcycle Back Protector Standard **	4	14 kN	3	18 kN
EN13061:2001 Soccer Shin Guard Standard †	2	1.4 kN	not recommended
Temperature Stability	Impact performance and product flexibility in the range of -20ºC to +40ºC

Footnotes:
* Impact Energy = 50 Joules; Maximum transmitted force = 35 kN
** Impact Energy = 50 Joules; Maximum transmitted force = 18 kN
† Impact Energy = 2 Joules; Maximum transmitted force = 2 kN

These values are not intended for use in preparing specifications.



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