DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING RESISTANCE TESTS ON KNITTED ARTICLES, SUCH AS PANTY-HOSES AND SOCKS

摘要

The device comprises a column element (11) onto which the knitted article to be tested (M) is inserted. The column element comprises in turn two portions (11A, 11B) movable with respect to each other. The device also provides a fastening member (13) for fastening the knitted article (M) on one of said two portions (HA) of the column element (11). Sensors (37) associated with the other portion (11B; 11A) of the column element are arranged to detect a stress on the knitted article. A breaking member (43; 63, 65) is also provided to apply a breaking action to the knitted article.