There are several standards in Europe that describe test methods for the burning behaviour of upholstered furniture. Although some of their specifications are similar, it is the differences that makes it difficult to compare them.
Evaluation of the change of appearance and stability of a textile floor covering or any damage caused by detachment of layers, opening of joints, or crazing of a resilient or laminate floor covering under the movement of a castor chair.
With the globalisation of the textile and plastics processing industry, it is becoming increasingly difficult and complex to control the production flow and to know exactly what products (chemicals) have been used.
Colour fastness is an important demand and refers to the resistance of colour to fade or bleed of a dyed or printed textile materials to various types of influences including water, light, rubbing, washing, perspiration, etc. to which they are normally exposed during textile manufacturing and in daily use.
