Associates, Inc.
Consulting

Testing

Training

3551 Moore-Duncan Highway, Moore, SC 29369 Tel (864) 574-6415 Facsimile (864) 576-4992
E-mail: sfowler@sfowler.com
Web Site: http://www.sfowler.com

Paul Butler
Desco Industries
Rochester Facility
73 Allen Street
Rochester, NH 03867

January 5, 2005

Dear Paul:The following are the results of our resistance tests on the Statshield ESD
garment after 100 washes.
Please let us know if we may offer any further information. Thank you forallowing us to be your electrical lab.

Sincerely,Stephen L. Fowler
PresidentAssociates, Inc.
Consulting

Testing

Training

3551 Moore-Duncan Highway, Moore, SC 29369 Tel (864) 574-6415 Facsimile (864) 576-4992
E-mail: sfowler@sfowler.com
Web Site: http://www.sfowler.com

Resistance Tests
Per ESD Association’s STM 2.1 – 1997

On
Statshield ESD Garment
Performed for

Desco Industries, Inc.
January 3, 2005
byFowler Associates, Inc.

Resistance Between Various Points

Blue Statshield ESD Garment(91% Polyester, 9% Carbon)
For

Desco Industries, Inc.
The following tests were performed in general agreement with the ESD Association’s Test
Method STM2.1-1997 @10 volts

Tests @ 12% RH, 720F
Wash
Cycles

75 Washes

Metal Clips
Sleeve –Sleeve

Grnd. Pt. –Panel

Cuff –Cuff

7.30 X 105

1.86 X 106(Cuff to Cuff)

4.15 X 105

5 lb. Probes
Lft. Frnt.
Rt. Frnt.
Panel–Panel–
Back Panel
Back Panel
1.82 X 106

1.94 X 106

Lft. Frnt.
Panel–Rt Frnt.
Panel

Back Panel

1.57 X 106

1.53 X 106

Lft. Frnt.
Panel–Rt Frnt.
Panel

Back Panel

1.49 X 106

1.78 X 106

Tests @ 50% RH, 720F
Wash
Cycles

75 Washes

Metal Clips
Sleeve –Sleeve

Grnd. Pt. –Panel

Cuff –Cuff

9.60 X 105

1.33 X 106(Cuff to Cuff)

3.93 X 105

5 lb. Probes
Lft. Frnt.
Rt. Frnt.
Panel–Panel–
Back Panel
Back Panel
1.73 X 106

1.90 X 106**ESD-STM2.1-1997
Section 7. Recommended Electrical Resistance Range
The recommended electrical resistance range is 1 X 105 ohms to 1 X 1011 ohms. Values less than 1 X 105
ohms may constitute an electrical hazard.

Fowler Associates, Inc. December 29, 2004
The data and conclusions of this report are based upon the information and samples supplied to Fowler Associates for the tests described herein.
Product users should make his or her own tests to determine the suitability of the information and conclusions herein stated or implied for theirintended use, and shall assume all risk and liability in connection therein.

3551 Moore-Duncan Highway Moore, SC 29369-9719 Phone: 864-574-6415 FAX: 864-576-4992
Email: sfowler@sfowler.com
Web Site: www.sfowler.com

Resistance Between Various Points

Blue Statshield ESD Garment(91% Polyester, 9% Carbon)
For

Desco Industries, Inc.
The following tests were performed in general agreement with the ESD Association’s Test
Method STM2.1-1997 @10 volts

Tests @ 12% RH, 720F
WashCycles

100 Washes

Metal Clips
Sleeve –Sleeve

Grnd. Pt. –Panel

Cuff –Cuff

7.80 X 105

1.33 X 106(Cuff to Cuff)

4.20 X 105

5 lb. Probes
Lft. Frnt.
Rt. Frnt.
Panel–Panel–
Back Panel
Back Panel
1.40 X 106

1.54 X 106

Lft. Frnt.
Panel–Rt Frnt.
Panel

Back Panel

1.31 X 106

1.65 X 106

Lft. Frnt.
Panel–Rt Frnt.
Panel

Back Panel

2.21 X 106

2.49 X 106

Tests @ 50% RH, 720F
Metal Clips
Grnd. Pt. –Sleeve –Wash Cycles
Panel
SleeveCuff –Cuff(Cuff to Cuff)

100 Washes

5.70 X 105

1.54 X 106

1.64 X 106

5 lb. Probes
Lft. Frnt.
Rt. Frnt.
Panel–Panel–
Back Panel
Back Panel
1.96 X 106

2.36 X 106**ESD-STM2.1-1997
Section 7. Recommended Electrical Resistance Range
The recommended electrical resistance range is 1 X 105 ohms to 1 X 1011 ohms. Values less than 1 X 105
ohms may constitute an electrical hazard.

Fowler Associates, Inc. January 3, 2005
The data and conclusions of this report are based upon the information and samples supplied to Fowler Associates for the tests described herein.
Product users should make his or her own tests to determine the suitability of the information and conclusions herein stated or implied for theirintended use, and shall assume all risk and liability in connection therein.

3551 Moore-Duncan Highway Moore, SC 29369-9719 Phone: 864-574-6415 FAX: 864-576-4992
Email: sfowler@sfowler.com
Web Site: www.sfowler.com