Airflow Resistance is not necessarrily a direct measurement of safety, but can be a factor in the causes of suffocation.
We measure airflow to avoid the suffocation hazards of airflow resistance and rebreathing.
There are published standards for measuring air permeability of fabrics, and a British Standard for pillows, but no standard for measuring airflow through composite infant products.
In consultation with experts in infant safety, a simple method for measuring airflow has been established. The following components are used:
(See below for the test setup)
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