What is BS 4973-3 – Specifications for interlinings about?
BS 4973-3 is an international standard that focuses on aspects of good quality fabric and textiles. It gives a specification for interlinings.
BS 4973-3 specifies requirements for woven and knitted fusible interlinings for uniform clothing for large users such as Government departments, fire services, hospitals, and local authorities. BS 4973-3 enlists the technical requirements and materials, according to the garments for which they are recommended.
Who is BS 4973-3 - Specifications for interlinings for?
BS 4973-3 on specification for Interlinings is useful for:
- Textile manufacturer
- Clothing industries
- Textile testing laboratories
- Fabric quality assurance authorities
- Regulatory authorities
- Product development teams
- Fabric designers
Why should you use BS 4973-3 - Specifications for interlinings?
Interlining is a layer of textile used between two outer layers of shell fabric to impart strength, support, stability, and shape retention to the outer shell fabric against any distortion due to stress exerted at various stages of production, during wearing/use or aftercare treatments. The interlining is also called interfacing.
BS 4973-3 provides the best solutions to the people in the apparel fabric and textile industry by providing you with the specifications for the woven and knitted fusible interlinings.
BS 4973-3 helps to produce high-quality fabrics that are designed with utmost care on-demand after deeply understanding the needs and techniques of the fabric.
BS 4973-3 serves the objective of:
- Interlinings are primarily used for imparting strength/support, stability and shape retention
- When fused to the outer shell fabric it acts as a composite and stabilizes the outer shell against any distortion under stress
- Helps improve aesthetic and hand feel of fused laminate
- Helps retain the shape of the fused part during use and aftercare treatment
- Helps retain the shape of the fused part during use and aftercare treatment
- Improves longevity of the fused part
Thus, BS 4973-3 guidelines help manufacturers to streamline production so that users have access to superior products made from suitable materials.