1.1 ,This test method determines the puncture resistance of a protective clothing material specimen by measuring the force required to cause a pointed puncture probe to penetrate through the specimen. This test method describes three protocols that may be used: Method A, Method B, and Method C.
1.1.1 ,Method A requires the use of Probe A only. The probe used for testing shall be recorded in the test report.
1.1.1.1 ,Probe A may be used to measure puncture resistance for the following types of materials: