VDA-Recommendations

    Textiles for automotive interior trim Determination of the thread puller inclination of textiles

    This test sheet describes a method to identify the thread puller inclination of textiles, and is appropriate for laminated woven and knitted goods. Open designs and fabrics, which can-not be sewn together as a tube (e. g. carpets) - as described in section 8 - cannot be tested according to this standard. Unless otherwise specified by the respective vehicle manufacturer, the test requirements described herein shall be applied to samples up to 6 mm lamination thickness. If bonding thickness is over 6 mm then it needs to be agreed between the parties and to be documented in the test report. The parameters required to perform the VDA Mace Snag Test VDA 230-220 as specified below see fig. 1, 7, 8, 9 and 10. This publication and other documents are now available in our new webshop. For your first order please register in the new webshop again. If you have any questions, please contact us via webshop@vda.de