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Note: Nothing in this standard supersedes applicable laws and regulations.

Note: In the event of conflict between the English and domestic language, the English language shall take precedence.

Purpose. This procedure determines the resistance of interior materials to hook fastener abrasion. Hook fasteners on customers' clothing, have small hooks or barbs that may damage the surface of interior materials as customers enter and exit the vehicle and jounce/squirm on the seat. Hook fasteners are commonly used to fasten pockets or flaps on clothing and while in the open position, the hooks can come in direct contact with interior materials.

Foreword. Not applicable.

Applicability. This procedure is applicable to interior materials.