ISO 13936-3:2004 describes a method for the determination of the resistance offered by the yarns of a woven fabric to slippage while being held in a needle clamp under conditions of stress.

ISO 13936-3:2004 provides a means to negate variations introduced by seam preparation or sewing thread variation that can have a marked influence on test results.

ISO 13936-3:2004 is not applicable to stretch fabrics or for industrial fabric, e.g. beltings.