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Folding endurance
Table 2, Table 2.3
Pronunciation
Subdomain (1st level):  Properties
Subdomain (2nd level):  Mechanical properties
Grammatical category:  Complex term
Grammar notes:  Uncountable
Definition:  Paper strength test measured as the number of double folds that a test strip under specified tension can withstand before failure.
Definition source:  EN 9
Context:  Printability, folding endurance and stretch properties are increased under moist conditions, whilst a dry atmosphere will cause the sheets to become stiff and brittle and might cause failure along the line of a fold.
Context source:  EN 29
Attestation:  2
Co-hyponyms:  Formation, Grammage, Caliper, Bulk, Wire side, Grain direction, Stiffness, Tensile strength, Bursting strength, Tearing strength, Abrasion resistance
Hyperonyms:  Mechanical properties
Related terms:  Folding endurance tester
It:  Resistenza alla piegatura
Degree of reliability IT:  3
Fr:  Résistance au pliage
Degree of reliability FR:  3