BS 2543:1995
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Specification for woven and knitted fabrics for upholstery
Hardcopy , PDF
15-09-2004
English
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
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