Performance Standard Performance Standard Performance Standard Performance Standard Curtains and Cushions
Test TestTest
Test MethodMethodMethodMethod RequirementsRequirements RequirementsRequirements CommentsCommentsCommentsComments
Note, core tests required subject to quantities ordered, please refer to the reduced quantities testing procedure page.
73/44/EEC and 96/73/EC,as amended by 2006/2/EC
No tolerance for 100% composition +/- 3% on blends
To be completed on all base material qualities once per season.
Flammability (scatter cushions only)
BS 5852 Part - 2:1982
The finished product shall fulfill the requirements as laid down in the fire and furnishing regs 1998. Please see labelling guidelines within this manual.
Furniture / Furnishings Regulations 1998
Colour Tests Colour Tests Colour Tests Colour Tests Colour Fastness to Washing
BS EN ISO 105 – C06 :1997
Change: 4. Stain: 4 Cross Stain: 4/5
Test at Care Label temperature
Colour Fastness to Water
BS EN ISO 105 -E01:
2010
Change: 4. Stain: 4 Stain: 4.
Cross Stain: 4/5
N/A on white and cream fabrics
Colour Fastness to Rubbing
BS EN ISO 105 -X12:
2002
Dry: 4. Wet: 3/4 N/A on white and cream fabrics Colour Fastness
to Light
BS EN ISO 105 -B02:
1999
Std: 4 Colour Fastness
Colour Fastness Colour Fastness Colour Fastness to Dry Cleaning to Dry Cleaning to Dry Cleaning to Dry Cleaning
BS EN ISO(D01):1995 Change : 4 On applicable fabrics Stability
Stability Stability
Stability and Laundry Testsand Laundry Testsand Laundry Testsand Laundry Tests Stability to
Washing
BS EN ISO 6330:
2001
Flat woven+/-3%
Brushed flannelette
And knitted +/-5%
Test at Care Label temperature
Stability to Dry Clean
Commercial +/- 3% Test at Care Label temperature Additional Testing
Additional Testing Additional Testing Additional Testing
Fabric Weight BS EN 12127:1998 From accepted spec
Print Durability IHTM – 01/01B Change: 4 – N.S.C.
Cross Stain: 4/5
Test at Care Label temperature
Refer to method for other requirements Smoothness
Appearance
BS EN ISO 15487 :2001
Smoothness 3.5 Seams 3.5
Product to be washed as per care label Accelerotor AATCC 93 : 1994 Weight Loss 12%
Visual Assessment Negligible
3 mins velvet or 5 mins Velour at 2000rpm
Tensile Strength Strip Method
BS EN ISO 13934 -1:
1999
150N Seam Slippage
Seam Strength
BS EN ISO 13936 - 1:
NOTE: Test Reports will only be accepted within 12 months from the date of issue
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Performance Standard Performance Standard Performance Standard Performance Standard Towels
Test TestTest
Test MethodMethodMethodMethod RequirementsRequirements RequirementsRequirements CommentsCommentsCommentsComments
Note, core tests required subject to quantities ordered, please refer to the reduced quantities testing procedure page.
73/44/EEC and 96/73/EC,as amended by 2006/2/EC
No tolerance for 100% composition +/- 3% on blends
To be completed on all base material qualities once per season.
Colour Tests Colour Tests Colour Tests Colour Tests Colour Fastness to Washing
BS EN ISO 105 – C06 :1997
Change: 4. Stain: 4 Cross Stain: 4/5
Test at Care Label temperature
Colour Fastness to Water
BS EN ISO 105 -E01:
2010
Change: 4. Stain: 4 Stain: 4.
Cross Stain: 4/5
N/A on white and cream fabrics
Colour Fastness to Rubbing
BS EN ISO 105 -X12:
2002
Dry: 4. Wet: 3/4 N/A on white and cream fabrics Colour Fastness
to Light Colour Fastness
to Sea Water
BS EN ISO 105(E02):1996
Change: 4 Stain: 4
Beach towels only Colour fastness
to Chlorinated water
Bs EN ISO 105 (E03):1997
Change : 4 20mg/l (all towels)
Stability and Laundry Tests Stability and Laundry Tests Stability and Laundry Tests Stability and Laundry Tests Stability to
Washing
BS EN ISO 6330:
2001
+/- 3% Test at Care Label temperature Additional Testing
Additional Testing Additional Testing Additional Testing
Fabric Weight BS EN 12127:1998 From accepted spec
Snagging ASTM 3939:2004 Grade 3-4 600 revs
Tensile Strength Strip Method
BS EN ISO 13934 -1:
1999
180N Specification for
Terry Towels - absorbency
BE EN 14697 :2005 annex B
<30 seconds Test after cleansing
NOTE: Test Reports will only be accepted within 12 months from the date of issue
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Performance Standard Performance Standard Performance Standard Performance Standard Rugs
Test TestTest
Test MethodMethodMethodMethod RequirementsRequirements RequirementsRequirements CommentsCommentsCommentsComments
Note, core tests required subject to quantities ordered, please refer to the reduced quantities testing procedure page.
Compulsory Testing Compulsory Testing Compulsory Testing Compulsory Testing Legislative Tests Legislative Tests Legislative Tests Legislative Tests Fibre
composition
73/44/EEC and 96/73/EC,as amended by 2006/2/EC
No tolerance for 100% composition +/- 3% on blends
To be completed on all base material qualities once per season.
Colour Tests Colour Tests Colour Tests Colour Tests Colour Fastness to Washing
BS EN ISO 105 – C06 :1997
Change: 4. Stain: 4 Cross Stain: 4/5
Test at Care Label temperature
Colour Fastness to Water
BS EN ISO 105 -E01:
2010
Change: 4. Stain: 4 Stain: 4.
Cross Stain: 4/5
N/A on white and cream fabrics
Colour Fastness to Rubbing
BS EN ISO 105 -X12:
2002
Dry: 4. Wet: 3/4 N/A on white and cream fabrics Colour Fastness
to Light
BS EN ISO 105 -B02:
1999
Std: 4 Colourfastness to
Shampoo
BS 1006 UK TB:1990 Change: 4 Stain: 4 Stability and Laundry Tests
Stability and Laundry Tests Stability and Laundry Tests Stability and Laundry Tests Stability to
Washing
BS EN ISO 6330:
2001
+/-5% Test at Care Label temperature Physical Tests
Physical Tests Physical Tests Physical Tests
Tuft withdrawal BS 5229:1975 Tufted Rugs 1.5kg Mats 1.0kg
Fibre Shedding AIHM -07 Grade 4 slight Fur only
NOTE: Test Reports will only be accepted within 12 months from the date of issue
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Performance Standard Performance Standard Performance Standard Performance Standard Loose / Stretch Covers
Test TestTest
Test MethodMethodMethodMethod RequirementsRequirements RequirementsRequirements CommentsCommentsCommentsComments
Note, core tests required subject to quantities ordered, please refer to the reduced quantities testing procedure page.
73/44/EEC and 96/73/EC,as amended by 2006/2/EC
No tolerance for 100% composition +/- 3% on blends
To be completed on all base material qualities once per season.
Flammability – Stretch Covers Loose covers
BS 5852 Schedule 5 part 2 Schedule 5 part 1
Only applicable for covers which are used to upholster furniture.
Colour Tests Colour Tests Colour Tests Colour Tests Colour Fastness to Washing
BS EN ISO 105 -C06:
1997
Change: 4. Stain: 4 Cross Stain: 4/5
Test at Care Label temperature
Colour Fastness to Water
BS EN ISO 105 -E01:
2010
Change: 4. Stain: 4 Stain: 4.
Cross Stain: 4/5
N/A on white and cream fabrics Face and Back to be tested . Colour Fastness
to Rubbing
BS EN ISO 105 -X12:
2002
Dry: 4. Wet: 3/4 N/A on white and cream fabrics Face and Back to be tested Colour Fastness
to Light
BS EN ISO 105 -B02:
1999
Std: 4 Colour Fastness
to Dry Clean Stability and La
Stability and La Stability and La
Stability and Laundry Testsundry Testsundry Testsundry Tests Stability to
Washing
BS EN ISO 6330:
2001
+/-3% flat dry +/-7% tumble dry
Test at Care Label temperature
Stability to Dry Clean
Commercial +/-3% Dry Clean items only
Additional Testing Additional Testing Additional Testing Additional Testing
Fabric Weight BS EN 12127:1998 From accepted spec
BS 2543 is to be used for covers which are intended to be used to upholster furniture.
Tensile Strength Strip Method
BS EN ISO 13934 -1:
1999
120N Woven fabric
Seam Slippage Seam Strength
BS EN ISO 13936 - 1: Martindale Pilling BS EN ISO 12945-2:
2000
1,000 Revs 3/4 2,000 Revs 3/4 4,000 revs 3/4 Bursting Strength BS EN ISO 13938-2:
1999
300 Kpa 30mm diaphragm knitted fabrics only Stretch and
Recovery (After 1 Min)
BS EN 14704 -1:2005 Method A (30N Load)
5% Max Fabrics containing less than 6% elastane
NOTE: Test Reports will only be accepted within 12 months from the date of issue
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TOPPER TOPPER TOPPER TOPPER
RESISTANT
Black Logo
Blue Background 5mm (Min)
10ppt or 2.5mm (Min)