EN 12242 Peel Strength Touch and Close Fasteners (Hook and Loop)

EN 12242 is widely used in the textile industry to evaluate different hook and loop fasteners. These fasteners have a wide range of uses, from apparel and footwear to consumer products to more industrial usage. In all cases, a complete understanding of their properties are important to ensure they perform as expected. The primary results of interest are minimum, maximum, and average peel strength.