What is BS EN 1103 – Textiles burning behaviour?
BS EN 1103 is an international standard that focuses on the detailed procedure to determine the burning behaviour of fabrics.
BS EN 1103 specifies the procedure to determine the burning behaviour of textiles for apparel, other than protective clothing, before and after cleansing when tested using the surface ignition test in EN ISO 6941.
Who is BS EN 1103 – Textiles burning behaviour for?
BS EN 1103 on textiles burning behaviour of fabrics is useful for:
- Textiles and textile products manufacturers
- Clothing industries
- Textile testing laboratories
- Fabric quality assurance authorities
- Regulatory authorities
Why should you use BS EN 1103 – Textiles burning behaviour?
The quality of the clothing products in the textile industry mainly depends on the quality of the fabrics used for the clothing, may it be apparel, bedding, or any other piece of cloth. Thus, it is essential that fabric undergoes various test methods to prove and improve its reliability, efficiency and class.
BS EN 1103 specifies the test methods to examine the textile burning behaviour, i.e., the ability of the fabrics to resist or withstand the flame. It covers the sampling, cleansing, test specimen, conditioning, and test procedures, which helps users to understand the fire-retardant properties of the fabric (or fabrics) used to make apparel other than protective clothing.
BS EN 1103 includes details of a cleansing procedure to be used before testing which enables users to ensure that the fire-retardant treatment is retained during the life of the curtain including through the laundering process.
BS EN 1103 gives information about points that should be included in test report such as:
- Identification of the fabric tested
- Cleansing and drying procedure used
- Date of test
- Which surface was tested
- Any deviations from this procedure
