What is BS 6646 – Ash of textiles about?
BS 6646 is an International Standard that focuses on the various aspects related to textiles and fabrics.
BS 6646 describes a method for the determination of ash of textiles. BS 6646 covers the test principle, apparatus required for the test, and procedure to determine the ash of textiles.
Who is BS 6646 - Ash of textiles for?
BS 6646 on the determination of textile ash is useful for:
- Textile manufacturer
- Clothing industries
- Textile testing laboratories
- Regulatory authorities
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use BS 6646 - Ash of textiles?
Fabrics made from both natural and manufactured fibres have been extensively used for clothing, decoration, and industrial applications. The physical and mechanical properties of these fabrics are affected by the fibre type, yarn construction, and fabric structure, as well as any treatment that may have been applied to the materials.
BS 6646 lays down the technicalities for carrying out a test procedure to determine the textile ash of the given textiles or fabrics. It gives you detailed information about the apparatus needed to perform the test, explains the principle of the test, helps the users to execute the calculations as well as concludes the final test report.
BS 6646 guidelines help manufacturers to streamline production so that users have access to superior products made from good quality materials.
