What is BS 6261 - Interaction between components in upholstered furniture about?
BS 6261 is a British standard that discusses the evaluation of the application of interaction between components in upholstered furniture.
BS 6261 describes a method for the evaluation of a complete upholstered seating unit, and in particular aims to evaluate the likelihood of faults arising in service due to the method of application of materials or to the interaction of various materials or components.
BS 6261 does not evaluate the suitability of individual components such as the cover fabric, foam or padding, suspension system or frame construction.
Note 1: BS 6261 is not applicable to padded furniture where in use the seat or back fully compresses to the chair structure.
Note 2: The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover.
Who is BS 6261 - Interaction between components in upholstered furniture for?
BS 6261 on the interaction between components in upholstered furniture is useful for:
- Furniture manufacturers and suppliers
- Product development teams/innovation teams
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use BS 6261 - Interaction between components in upholstered furniture?
Upholstered furniture means any article of furniture wholly or partly stuffed or filled with material and that is used or intended for use for sitting, resting, or reclining purposes.
BS 6261 provides you guidance on principle, test subjects, apparatus, test equipment, test environment, test procedure, and test report that ensures you do the method correctly enabling a uniform interaction between components in upholstered furniture to enhance their quality.
BS 6261 provides you guidance on the test method evaluating the application of and interaction between components in upholstered furniture. BS 6261 also provides you with step-by-step procedures to perform the method correctly to get accurate results.
Guidance in BS 6261 enables you to evaluate the application of and interaction between components in upholstered furniture can facilitate to enhance the interaction of various materials or components.
