BS 2543:1995
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Specification for woven and knitted fabrics for upholstery
Hardcopy , PDF
15-09-2004
English
15-02-1995
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Foreword
Specification
1. Scope
2. References
3. Definitions
4. Grading designation
5. Performance
6. Sampling
7. Marking
Annexes
A. (normative) Method of test for seam slippage
resistance
B. (normative) Method of test for abrasion resistance
C. (normative) Method of test for pile tuft and/or
fibre loss by reverse abrasion
D. (normative) Method of test for scuffing (surface
pile loss)
E. (normative) Method of test for colour fastness to
water
F. (informative) Guidelines for assessing and reporting
the results of tests for resistance to abrasion as
given in tables 2 to 5
G. (informative) Guidance for furniture designers in
the selection of fabric grades for upholstery for
domestic use
Tables
1. Flat woven fabrics
2. Woven pile fabrics
3. Knitted pile fabrics
4. Flocked pile fabrics
5. Colour fastness
6. Additional properties for fabrics suitable for
removable, cleanable covers
C.1 Ratings for pile loss and for scuffing
Figure
D.1 Arrangement of testing device for scuffing with
test specimen in position
List of references
Specifies requirements for five grades of woven and knitted covering fabrics for domestic and contact upholstery. Coverage includes: definitions, grading designation, performance and marking. Also gives detailed tables and annexes.
| Committee |
TCI/66
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| DevelopmentNote |
DRAFT FOR COMMENT 93/314000 DC. Supersedes BS 2543: 1991
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
18
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Superseded
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| SupersededBy | |
| Supersedes |
| PD 6672:2001 | Guide to the provision of performance information for domestic upholstery fabrics tested in accordance with BS 2543:1995 \'Specification for woven and knitted fabrics for upholstery\' |
| BS EN 23758:1994 | Textiles. Care labelling code using symbols |
| BS 3320:1988 | Method for determination of slippage resistance of yarns in woven fabrics: seam method |
| BS EN 25077:1994 | Textiles. Determination of dimensional change in washing and drying |
| BS EN 20105-B02:1993 | Textiles. Tests for colour fastness Colour fastness artificial light (xenon arc fading lamp test) |
| BS 5690:1991 | Method for determination of abrasion resistance of fabrics |
| BS 4303:1968 | Method for the determination of the resistance to tearing of woven fabrics by the wing-rip technique |
| BS 4952:1992 | Methods of test for elastic fabrics |
| BS EN 20105-C06:1993 | Textiles. Tests for colour fastness Colour fastness to domestic and commercial laundering |
| BS 4961-1:1980 | Methods for determination of dimensional stability of textiles to dry cleaning in tetrachloroethylene Machine method |
| BS 4768:1972 | Method for the determination of the bursting strength and bursting distension of fabrics |
| BS 1006:1990 | Methods of test for colour fastness of textiles and leather |
| BS 2576:1986 | Method for determination of breaking strength and elongation (strip method) of woven fabrics |
| BS EN 20105-A02:1995 | Textiles. Tests for colour fastness Grey scale for assessing change in colour |
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