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BS 5455:1977

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Specification for polyurethane coated nylon fabric for mattress covers
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

28-02-1977

Foreword
Cooperating organizations
Specification
1. Scope
2. References
3. Marking
4. Number of cuts in the roll
5. Standard pattern
6. Material
Appendices
A. Sterilization and disinfection procedures approved
    by the Department of Health and Social Security
B. Tests
Tables
1. Physical requirements
2. Colour fastness requirements

Fabric to be used in the manufacture of mattress covers for use by the National Health Service.

This British Standard specifies requirements for a Polyurethane coated nylon fabric to be used in the manufacture of mattress covers.

Committee
TCI/100
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 73/70673 DC. (08/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, January 2011. (12/2010)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
10
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current

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