What is BS 5866-2 – Cotton leno cellular blankets about?
BS 5866-2 is the second part of an international standard that focuses on specifications for Blankets suitable for use in the public sector.
BS 5866-2 specifies requirements for the materials, manufacture, make-up, dimensions, physical properties and colour fastness of cotton leno cellular blankets suitable for use in the public sector. It specifies the requirements for both adults’ and children’s blankets.
Who is BS 5866-2 – Cotton leno cellular blankets for?
BS 5866-2 on specifications for cotton leno cellular blankets is useful for:
- Textile manufacturer
- Clothing industries
- Textile testing laboratories
- Fabric quality assurance authorities
- Regulatory authorities
Why should you use BS 5866-2 – Cotton leno cellular blankets?
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 5866-2 specifies the requirements for cotton leno cellular blankets including colour fastness requirements for dyed blankets. It also includes the test method to verify the flammability performance.
BS 5866-2 covers the basic description of the products and their construction and performance requirements. It also includes properties handle, appearance and details of additional design features.
Thus, BS 5866-2 helps public sector purchasing authorities to supply standard patterns which cover these properties of cotton leno cellular blankets and thereby serve to resolve any ambiguities of description.