Table of Contents

1 -  AS 3520-1988 TEXTILES-TARPAULINS
4 -  PREFACE
4 -  CONTENTS
5 -  SECTION 1. SCOPE AND GENERAL
5 -  1.1 SCOPE.
5 -  1.2 APPLICATION.
5 -  1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS.
5 -  1.4 DEFINITIONS.
5 -  1.4.1 Tarpaulin
5 -  1.4.2 Shaped cover (canopy)
5 -  1.4.3 Bonded seam
5 -  1.4.4 Seam break
5 -  1.5 CLASSIFICATION.
5 -  1.5.1 Type.
5 -  1.5.2 Designation.
5 -  1.6 DIMENSIONS.
5 -  1.7 MARKING.
7 -  SECTION 2. MANUFACTURING REQUIREMENTS
7 -  2.1 TYPE 1. DUCK TARPAULINS.
7 -  2.1.1 Fabrics.
7 -  2.1.2 Sewing thread.
7 -  2.1.3 Seams.
7 -  2.1.4 Stitching.
7 -  2.1.5 Hems.
7 -  2.1.6. Rope edges.
7 -  2.1.7 Shortening lugs and eyelets.
7 -  2.1.8 Ropes.
7 -  2.2 TYPE 2. COATED FABRIC TARPAULINS.
7 -  2.2.1 Fabrics.
7 -  2.2.2 Threads.
7 -  2.2.3 Seams.
8 -  2.2.4 Seam breaking force.
8 -  2.2.5 Stitching.
8 -  2.2.6 Hems.
8 -  2.2.7 Rope edges.
8 -  2.2.8 Shortening lugs.
8 -  2.2.9 Ropes.

Abstract

Specifies requirements for tarpaulins and shaped covers including canopies manufactured from: (a) rot and water-resistant duck, or (b) coated fabrics made from natural or synthetic fibres. Classifies tarpaulins and shapes covers into two types depending on the material they are made from, and into four duties. Covers seams, stitching, and appurtenances such as shortening lugs, eyelets and ropes.

Scope

This Standard specifies the requirements for tarpaulins and shaped covers including canopies manufactured from a rot- and water-resistant duck, or from coated fabrics made from natural or synthetic fibres.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
Pages
ISBN
Committee	TX-003
Supersedes	DR 85279