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Ormity Inc. is your trusted supplier of premium, standardized test materials designed for international safety and performance testing. Our terry cloth test covers, engineered for airflow obstruction testing under UL 859, Clause 46.4.2.3, ensure reliable, compliant results for household electric personal grooming appliances. Crafted from white, 100% untreated cotton terrycloth with a pile weave, this fabric is optimized for consistent testing, supporting manufacturers, laboratories, and certification bodies in achieving precise outcomes.

Key Benefits

  • Full Standards Compliance: Meets UL 859 requirements for airflow obstruction testing.

  • Flexible Formats: Available in multiple widths as continuous rolls, with custom options upon request.

  • Certified Quality: Weight verified by ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory, with Certificate of Conformity (COC) accessible via QR code.

  • Comprehensive Solutions: Part of Ormity’s full range of test fabrics for appliance and performance testing.

Beyond this product, Ormity offers a complete portfolio of standardized test fabrics for various UL and IEC standards, including ignition testing for room heaters and load simulation for washing machines. All materials adhere to strict normative specifications, with full batch documentation available.

Visit ormity.com to explore our catalog, request a quote, or consult our team for custom solutions. Elevate your testing with Ormity—where precision meets compliance.

Technical Sheet

Product Overview

  • Product Name: Terry Cloth Test Covers for Airflow Obstruction Test

  • Standard Reference: UL 859, Clause 46.4.2.3

  • Application: Used in safety testing for household electric personal grooming appliances to simulate airflow obstruction.

  • Manufacturer: Ormity Inc.

  • Packaging: Supplied in sets of 3 rolls per SKU; individually wrapped and labeled with SKU, lot number, manufacturing date, and QR code linking to Certificate of Conformity (COC).

  • Availability: Continuous rolls in standard widths; custom dimensions available upon request.

Material Specifications

Property

Specification

Composition

White, 100% untreated cotton terrycloth with pile weave

Weight (Nominal)

8 oz/yd² (271 g/m²)

Shrinkage

<3% under standard test wash conditions (40°C)

Format

Continuous rolls, edge-cut, ready for laboratory use

Certification

Weight tested and verified by ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory; Certificate of Conformity (COC) included

Use Restriction

For certified product testing and laboratory use only; not for personal hygiene or medical applications

Standard Dimensions

SKU

Width (mm / in)

Length (m / ft)

OTYUL859CT-1

150 mm / 5.91"

40 m / 131 ft

OTYUL859CT-2

200 mm / 7.87"

40 m / 131 ft

OTYUL859CT-3

300 mm / 11.81"

40 m / 131 ft

Note: Per UL 859, the cloth must extend at least 2 inches (50.8 mm) beyond the tested appliance's air intake dimensions. Select roll width accordingly.

Customization

  • Provide your test setup dimensions for custom widths or lengths tailored to your needs.

  • Contact us at ormity.com/contact to discuss specific requirements or request a quote.

Related Test Fabrics

Ormity supplies a complete range of standardized test fabrics for appliance and performance testing:

Standard

Application

Reference Clause/Annex

Specifications

IEC 60335-1 / -2-xx

Flannelette cloth for heating and ignition tests

Clauses 11.3 to 11.8

100% cotton, 130–165 g/m², customizable formats

IEC 60456:2023

Load simulation cloths for washing machine testing

Annex A, A.4.3

Cotton or cotton-blend, 120–180 g/m², pre-cut sizes

IEC 60312-1:2020

Lint and dust retention cloths for vacuum cleaner performance

Annex AA, Clause AA.7

Synthetic blend, 100–150 g/m², textured surface

Quality Assurance

  • All materials are tested to ensure strict compliance with UL specifications.

  • Full ISO/IEC 17025 batch documentation and Certificate of Conformity provided for traceability.

  • In-house quality control and third-party validation are available for critical applications.

Ordering Information

  • Request a Quote: Visit ormity.com/quote to submit your requirements.

  • Custom Orders: Specify test setup dimensions for tailored fabric formats.

  • Contact Us: Reach our team at ormity.com/contact for technical consultations or sample requests.

Terry Cloth Test Covers for UL 859 Compliance

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