What is BS 5866-4 – Flammability performance of blankets about?
BS 5866-4 is the fourth part of an international standard that focuses on blankets suitable for use in the public sector.
BS 5866-4 specifies requirements for the flammability performance of the blankets specified in Parts 1, 2, and 3 of BS 5866 when tested in both horizontal and vertical positions by section 3 of BS 7175:1989.
Who is BS 5866-4 – Flammability performance of blankets for?
BS 5866-4 on flammability performance of blankets is useful for:
- Textile manufacturer
- Clothing industries
- Textile testing laboratories
- Fabric quality assurance authorities
- Regulatory authorities
Why should you use BS 5866-4 – Flammability performance of 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 5866-4 has been prepared under the direction of the Textiles and Clothing Standards Policy Committee.
BS 5866-4 specifies requirements for the test method to check the flammability performance of the blankets that are widely used in the public sector like in hotels, trains, etc. . It also gives you a range of blanket types suitable for use in the public sector.
BS 5866-4 helps public sector purchasing authorities to supply standard patterns of flammability performance of the blankets which cover these standard properties and thereby serve to resolve any ambiguities of description.