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BS 2543:1995

Superseded

Superseded

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Specification for woven and knitted fabrics for upholstery

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

15-02-1995

Superseded date

15-09-2004

£166.00
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Summarise this standard

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Superseded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

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