To measure the performance of textile shade structures and assess their ability to survive a life cycle in Australian conditions, AS 4174:2018, Knitted and woven shade fabrics, is a standard that provides strong and tested guidance through inclusion of a simple accelerated weathering test method for predicting likely strength loss over time, puncture tests and UVE resistance.
When required to be assessed for flammability performance, typically assessments to AS 1530.2 to derive a flammability index and/or ASNZS 1530.3 for ignitability, spread of flame, heat and smoke measurement are conducted.
