What is BS EN 15618 - Upholstery fabrics - Classification and methods of test about?
BS EN 15618 is a European standard that specifies c and test methods for upholstery fabrics. BS EN 15618 specifies a set of properties relevant to the assessment of upholstery coated fabrics for indoor furniture and the appropriate test methods to determine these properties. It also describes a matrix system to express the material properties of upholstery fabric.
BS EN 15618 applies to upholstery fabrics both in domestic and public use, except when used for the seats of the road or railway vehicles, boats, or airplanes.
BS EN 15618 applies to upholstery fabrics with a coating on the wear face.
BS EN 15618 does not apply to textile upholstery fabrics.
Who is BS EN 15618 - Upholstery fabrics - Classification and methods of test for?
BS EN 15618 on the upholstery fabrics - classification and methods of test is useful for:
- Fabric manufacturers
- Furniture manufacturers
- Fabric quality assurance authorities
- Occupational health and safety departments
- Risk assessment departments
Why should you use BS EN 15618 - Upholstery fabrics - Classification and methods of test?
Upholstery is the physical act of stuffing seats and furniture with webbing, padding, springs, foam, or cushions into frames and covering it with upholstery fabric to make furniture.
BS EN 15618 covers a scheme to classify the upholstery fabrics from the test results as well as best industry recommendations on the design range. BS EN 15618 informs you about the testing method for determining the properties of upholstery fabric, which is an important aspect of the production of a supreme class fabric for furniture. It proves to be an important work or process in each department of the export-oriented furniture industry.
If you are a manufacturer of furniture, compliance with the requirements, classifications, and tests recommended by BS EN 15618 can help demonstrate the reliability and durability of your products under low-risk conditions.
By adopting BS EN 15618 the user can improve the efficacy of the upholstery coated fabrics for indoor furniture and help produce a product of higher standard and quality.
