What is BS 4560 – Uniform clothing fabric about?
BS 4560 is an international standard that focuses on fabrics for lining in uniform clothing.
BS 4560 specifies requirements for woven fabrics and warp knitted fabrics for linings in uniform clothing suitable for use in the public and private sectors. Requirements are specified for construction, mass per unit area, threads or wales/courses per unit length, strength, dimensional stability and colour fastness.
BS 4560 is intended to provide a range of linings that will meet public and private sector requirements. The lining fabrics specified in BS 4560 should be used in conjunction with the outer fabrics.
Who is BS 4560 - Uniform clothing fabric for?
BS 4560 on fabrics for lining in uniform clothing is useful for:
- Textile manufacturing and printing unit
- Quality control teams for fabric testing
- Product development teams
- Fabric designers
Why should you use BS 4560 - Uniform clothing fabric?
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 4560 serves the purpose to make your garment more wearable, long-lasting, and comfortable. They are usually lightweight and have a soft or silky texture. It also includes additional fabrics and changes to requirements have been made to align with current practice.
BS 4560 informs that garment suppliers and purchasers should take account of all the environmental conditions (such as exposure to heat and water) likely to be met during use, to ensure the most suitable fabric is specified.
Linings made from fabrics complying with BS 4560 will be satisfactory under normal conditions of use. If they are to be used in garments that will be subjected to frequent cleansing, e.g. firemen’s uniforms, then allowances should be made for the effects such frequent cleansing treatments may have on certain of the fabric properties.