BS 5815-3: Flammability test for counterpanes, quilt and pillowslips

 BS 5815-3: Sheets, sheeting, pillowslips, towels, napkins, counterpanes and continental quilt secondary covers suitable for use in the public sector- Part 3: Specification for counterpanes and continental quilt secondary covers including flammability performance


BS 5815-3: Flammability test for counterpanes, quilt and pillowslips - Standard Brief

         BS 5815-3: Sheets, sheeting, pillowslips, towels, napkins, counterpanes and continental quilt secondary covers suitable for use in the public sector- Part 3: Specification for counterpanes and continental quilt secondary covers including flammability performance (BS 5438 AND BS 7175:1989 section three 0 & 5).

 
BS 5815-3: Flammability test for counterpanes, quilt and pillowslips - Test Clause

 > CLAUSE 7.2 Fabric Test (BS 5438 CLAUSE 10);
         > CLAUSE 7.3 make-up articles (BS 7175);

BS 5815-3: Flammability test for counterpanes, quilt and pillowslips - Sample Required

         CLAUSE 7.2 Fabric Test: 2m2 Fabric/item;
         CLAUSE 7.3 make-up articles:
         Sample required: 4 pieces for each ignition source the test specimen shall be representative of the components and make-up of the finished item.

         the size of the test specimens shall be as follows:

         For cigarette ignition source 0: 450X1350 mm minimum to allow for folding three times.
         For flaming ignition sources  5: 650X650 mm minimum to allow for an overhang of 150mm

BS 5815-3: Flammability test for counterpanes, quilt and pillowslips– Reference
         
         -  BS EN ISO 12952-1: Textiles — Assessment of the ignitability of bedding items —Part 1:Ignition source: smouldering cigarette

  -  BS EN ISO 12952-2: Textiles — Assessment of the ignitability of bedding items —Part 2: Ignition source: match-flame equivalent

  -  BS 7175: Methods of test for the ignitability of bedcovers and pillows by smouldering and flaming ignition sources

  -  BS 5866-4: Blankets suitable for use in the public sector. Part 4: Specification for flammability performance

  -  GB/T 20390.1 Textiles-Burning behaviour of bedding items-Part 1: Test methods for the ignitability by a smouldering cigarette

  -  GB/T 20390.2 Textiles-Burning behaviour of bedding items-Part 2: Test methods for the ignitability by a small open flame