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BS 2543:1995

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Specification for woven and knitted fabrics for upholstery
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

15-09-2004

Language(s)

English

Published date

15-02-1995

Committees responsible
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
DevelopmentNote
DRAFT FOR COMMENT 93/314000 DC. Supersedes BS 2543: 1991
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
18
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
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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