BS 5867-2:1980 – Specification for fabrics for curtains and drapes. Flammability requirements Textile fabrics , TEXTILES, LEATHER & CLOTHING Module (GBM35), British Standards, IHS

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BS 5867-2:1980

Specification for fabrics for curtains and drapes. Flammability requirements

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Summary:
British Standard 5867-2:1980 (BS 5867-2:1980) describes the requirements for testing the flammability of fabrics intended to be used as curtains or drapes. Depending upon the end use, the fabrics will endure Type A, Type B, or Type C performance requirements. Each of these are in performed in accordance with British Standard 5438, test 2. Once the type of performance requirement is determined, the test will dictate whether or not cleansing procedure is necessary. The fabrics will be tested in both the machine direction and the cross direction. A significant factor is whether the part of any hole or the lowest boundary of any flame reaches either the vertical edge or upper edge of the fabrics. Users should consult additional British Standards referred to in this standard which address flammability of fabrics, cleansing and wetting procedures, and performance requirements of flameproof materials.

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