Cut Resistance

Cut resistant tests are many and varied, and uniformity of test sample and cutting edge is critical in all tests. In-house cut-resistance comparisons have used a Sintech tensile testing machine modified as shown in Figure 23 to accept a fixture holding a knitted hoseleg.

Tension is adjusted in hoseleg samples to allow a specified deflection at a given load. Inspection of the round blade to assure a clean cutting edge is critical. Table 17 compares the cut resistance of various fibers.