What is BS EN 1883 - Sampling of feathers and down about ?
BS EN 1883 is a European Standard that focuses on a sampling of feather and down. BS EN 1883 specifies a method for obtaining a representative laboratory bulk sample of a lot of feathers and down and feather and down in a manufactured product or of a manufactured product.
BS EN 1883 provides the procedure, apparatus and test results for sampling test.
Who is BS EN 1883- Sampling of feathers and down for ?
BS EN 1883 on a sampling of feather and down is useful for:
- Manufacturers of beddings, pillows, comforters, etc.
- Warm clothing manufacturers
- The professionals who are involved in analysis and testing
- Research and development teams
- Professionals interested in manual fill power tester
Why should you use BS EN 1883 - Sampling of feathers and down ?
This representative laboratory bulk sample is conditioned according to BS EN 1883. The temperature and relative humidity are also measured according to BS EN 1883. The test specimen for analysis (excluding determination of moisture content) shall be taken from the conditioned laboratory sample.
BS EN 1883 also informs that withdrawal of individual samples selected at random from the united packages; these packages are taken at random from a lot. The samples form a laboratory bulk sample to provide the test specimens required for various tests.
BS EN 1883 includes the following test report information:
- Date and place of sampling
- Identification mark of the tested sample
- The mass of each elementary drawing
- Any deviation from the standard procedure and any other circumstances that may have affected the result.
BS EN 1883 helps you manufacture better quality products by selecting the right samples from the lot.
What’s changed since the last update ?
BS EN 1883:2018 supersedes BS EN 1883:1999 which has been withdrawn. BS EN 1883:2018 has been editorially revised.
