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Performance Standard Performance Standard Performance Standard Performance Standard Pillows / Quilts / Duvets
Test TestTest
Test MethodMethodMethodMethod RequirementsRequirementsRequirementsRequirements 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(pillo ws only)
BS 5852 Part - 2:1982
Furniture / Furnishings Regulations 1988 – fillings only
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 Applicable on quilts only
Colour Fastness to Dry Clean Stability and Physical Tests
Stability and Physical Tests Stability and Physical Tests Stability and Physical Tests Stability to
Washing
BS EN ISO 6330:
2001
+/- 3% Test at Care Label temperature
Stability to Dry Clean
Commercial +/- 3% Dry Clean items only
Cleanliness of filling
BS 12935 2001 or BS 1425-1:1991
Must meet the requirements set out in the standard.
Tog Rating BS 5335-1 :1991 or BS 5335-2 :2006
Part 1 = minimum value +3 tog Part 2 = -0.5/+3 tog
Applicable to products were a claimed tog value is given
Additional Testing Additional Testing Additional Testing Additional Testing
Fibre percolation IHTM – 004 Refer to Laboratory Technologist Tensile Strength
Strip Method
BS EN ISO 13934 -1:
1999
180N 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 Mattress Toppers
Test TestTest
Test MethodMethodMethodMethod RequirementsRequirementsRequirementsRequirements 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. Only required if applicable
Flammability BS 7177:2008 and BS 5852 part 2 1982
The finished product shall fulfil the requirements as laid down in BS 7177:2008 and UK Fire and
Furnishing Regs.
Refer to labelling guidelines in manual
The filling materials used shall fulfil the applicable requirements as laid down in: “The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988.” And the “The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 1989.”
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. Only required if applicable
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. Only required if applicable
Colour Fastness to Rubbing
BS EN ISO 105 -X12:
2002
Dry: 4. Wet: 3/4 N/A on white and cream fabrics. Only required if applicable
Stability and Laundry Tests Stability and Laundry Tests Stability and Laundry Tests Stability and Laundry Tests Stability to
Washing
BS EN ISO 6330:
2001
Flat woven+/-3%
Brushed flannelette
And knitted +/-5%
Test at Care Label temperature. Only required if applicable
Additional Testing Additional Testing Additional Testing Additional Testing
Fabric Weight BS EN 12127:1998 From accepted spec
Tensile Strength Strip Method
BS EN ISO 13934 -1:
1999
150N Only required if applicable Seam Slippage
Seam Strength
BS EN ISO 13936 - 1:
Only required if applicable
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 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: