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Textile fabrics , Textiles, leather & clothing ( Module 35 )

BS 1625-6 and 4830:1972Specifications for woven cotton tapes, light, medium and heavy qualities
BS 1664-8:1974Specifications for woven cotton webbings of five qualities
BS 1771-1:1989Fabrics for uniforms and workwear. Specification for fabrics of wool and wool blends
BS 1771-2:1990Fabrics for uniforms and workwear. Specification for fabrics from cellulosic fibres, synthetic fibres and blends
BS 1930:1990Methods for determination of width of woven or knitted fabrics when relaxed at zero tension
BS 1931:1968Method for the determination of length of woven or knitted fabrics when relaxed at zero tension
BS 1955:1981Method for determination of dimensional changes of wool-containing fabrics during washing
BS 2471:1978* ISO 3801:1977Methods of test for textiles. Woven fabrics Determination of mass per unit length and mass per unit area
BS 2471:2005Textiles. Woven fabrics. Determination of mass per unit length and mass per unit area
BS 2543:1991Specification for woven and knitted fabrics for upholstery
BS 2543:1995Specification for woven and knitted fabrics for upholstery
BS 2543:2004Upholstery fabrics for end use applications. Classification
BS 2576:1986Method for determination of breaking strength and elongation (strip method) of woven fabrics
BS 2749:1974Specification for linen/cotton union tapes
BS 2819:1990Methods for determination of bow, skew and lengthway distortion in woven and knitted fabrics
BS 2861:1984* ISO 7211-1:1984Methods for presentation of a weave diagram and plans for drafting, denting and lifting
BS 2862:1984* ISO 7211/2-1984Methods for determination of number of threads per unit length
BS 2863:1984* ISO 7211-3:1984Method for determination of crimp of yarn in fabric
BS 2864:1984* ISO 7211-4:1984Method for determination of twist in yarn removed from fabric
BS 2865:1984* ISO 7211-5:1984Methods for determination of linear density of yarn removed from fabric
BS 2866:1984* ISO 7211-6:1984Methods for determination of the mass of warp and weft per unit area of fabric
BS 3090:1978Method of test for the determination of the cuprammonium fluidity of linen materials
BS 3320:1988Method for determination of slippage resistance of yarns in woven fabrics: seam method
BS 3321:1986Method for measurement of the equivalent pore size of fabrics (bubble pressure test)
BS 3356:1990Method for determination of bending length and flexural rigidity of fabrics
BS 3449:1990Method for resistance of fabrics to water absorption (Static immersion test)
BS 3838:1980Specification for blazer fabrics
BS 3845:1990Method for determination of added oil content of jute yarn, rove and fabric
BS 4032:1978Method of test for the determination of certain water- or alkali-soluble additives in cellulosic or synthetic fibres, yarns and fabrics or yarns and fabrics made from blends of such fibres
BS 4060:1989Specification for pressed wool felts
BS 4060:2006Pressed wool felts. Specification
BS 4253:1967Method for the ballistic tear testing of woven fabrics
BS 4303:1968Method for the determination of the resistance to tearing of woven fabrics by the wing-rip technique
BS 4323:1979* ISO 3005-1978Method for determination of dimensional change of fabrics induced by free steam
BS 4554:1970Method of test for wettability of textile fabrics
BS 4560:1990Specification for fabrics for linings in uniform clothing
BS 4569:1983Method of test for ignitability (surface flash) of pile fabrics and assemblies having pile on the surface
BS 4655:1986Method for determination of pile loss of cut-pile and non-loop pile upholstery fabrics
BS 4723:2002Stretch covers for upholstered furniture. Specification
BS 4724:Part 1:1986Resistance of clothing materials to permeation by liquids. Method for the assessment of breakthrough time
BS 4768:1972Method for the determination of the bursting strength and bursting distension of fabrics
BS 4859:1989Methods for test for fabrics produced from polyolefin tape yarns
BS 4931:1986Methods for preparation, marking and measuring of textile fabrics, garments and fabric assemblies in tests for assessing dimensional change
BS 4948:1994Method for assessment of the visible soiling by body contact of upholstery fabrics
BS 4952:1992Methods of test for elastic fabrics
BS 4961:Part 1:1980Methods for determination of dimensional stability of textiles to dry cleaning in tetrachloroethylene. Machine method
BS 4973-1:1973Interlinings. Nonwoven sew-in interlinings
BS 4973-2:1973Interlinings. Nonwoven fusible interlinings
BS 4973-3:1976Interlinings. Woven and knitted fusible interlinings
BS 4973-4:1990Interlinings. Specification for woven sew-in interlinings
BS 5058:1973Method for the assessment of drape of fabrics
BS 5066:1974Method of test for the resistance of fabrics to an artificial shower
BS 5438:1976Methods of test for flammability of vertically oriented textile fabrics and fabric assemblies subjected to a small igniting flame
BS 5438:1989Methods of test for flammability of textile fabrics when subjected to a small igniting flame applied to the face or bottom edge of vertically oriented specimens
BS 5441:1988Methods of test for knitted fabrics
BS 5636:1990Method for determination of permeability of fabrics to air
BS 5651:1978Cleansing and wetting procedures for use in the assessment of the effect of cleansing and wetting on the flammability of textile fabrics and fabric assemblies
BS 5651:1989Method for cleansing and wetting procedures for use in the assessment of the effect of cleansing and wetting on the flammability of textile fabrics and fabric assemblies
BS 5690:1991Method for determination of abrasion resistance of fabrics
BS 5722:1984Specification for flammability performance of fabrics and fabric assemblies used in sleepwear and dressing gowns
BS 5722:1991Specification for flammability performance of fabrics and fabric combinations used in nightwear garments
BS 5811:1986Method for determination of the resistance to pilling and change of appearance of fabrics
BS 5867-1:1980Specification for fabrics for curtains and drapes. General requirements
BS 5867-1:2004Textiles and textile products. Curtains and drapes. General requirements
BS 5867-2:1980Specification for fabrics for curtains and drapes. Flammability requirements
BS 5867-2:2008Fabrics for curtains, drapes and window blinds. Flammabililty requirements. Specification
BS 6189:1989Glossary of terms relating to fabrics and associated fibres, yarns and processes
BS 6341:1983Specification for fabrics for camping tents
BS 6395:1983Method for numerical designation of fabric faults by visual inspection
BS 6524:1984Method for determination of the surface resistivity of a textile fabric
BS 6894:1987Specification for jute hessian tubing
BS 7033-1:1989Cleaning and polishing cloths. Specification for optical polishing cloths for use on transparent plastics panels
BS 7033-2:1989Cleaning and polishing cloths. Specification for industrial wipers from reclaimed materials, and waste yarn for cleaning and lubricating purposes
BS 7033-3:1989Cleaning and polishing cloths. Specification for floorcloths and dishcloths
BS 7033-4:1990Cleaning and polishing cloths. Specification for window cleaning cloths
BS 7033-5:1990Cleaning and polishing cloths. Specification for general polishing cloths
BS 7141-1:1991Narrow fabrics. Specification for polyamide and polyolefin woven tapes and webbings
BS 7141-2:1991Narrow fabrics. Specification for cotton webbings for personal load carrying purposes
BS 7141-3:1990Narrow fabrics. Specification for wool tapes
BS 7141-4:1990Narrow fabrics. Specification for woven elastic webbings containing natural rubber
BS 7141-5:1990Narrow fabrics. Specification for elastic flat braids containing natural rubber
BS 7141-7:1991Narrow fabrics. Specification for woven cotton tapes and webbings
BS 7144:1989Specification for flax and jute fabrics for industrial use
BS 7157:1989Method of test for ignitability of fabrics used in the construction of large tented structures
BS 7200:1989Specification for synthetic-fibre needlefelts
BS 7209:1990Specification for water vapour permeable apparel fabrics
BS 7305:1990Method for determination of the maximum safe ironing temperature of fabrics
BS 7337:1990Specification for tickings
BS 7342:1990* ISO 8498:1989Glossary of terms for defects in woven fabrics
BS 7343:1990* ISO 8499:1990Glossary of terms for defects in knitted fabrics
BS 7552-1:1992* ISO 9866-1:1991Effect of dry heat on fabrics under low pressure. Method for dry heat treatment of fabrics
BS 7552-2:1991* ISO 9866-2:1991Effect of dry heat on fabrics under low pressure. Method for determination of dimensional change in fabrics exposed to dry heat
BS 7837:1996Specification for flammability performance for textiles used in the construction of marquees and similar textile structures
BS EN 1049-2:1994Textiles. Woven fabrics. Construction. Methods of analysis. Determination of number of threads per unit length
BS EN 1101:1996Textiles and textile products. Burning behaviour. Curtains and drapes. Detailed procedure to determine the ignitability of vertically oriented specimens (small flame)
BS EN 12127:1998Textiles. Fabrics. Determination of mass per unit area using small samples
BS EN 12751:1999Textiles. Sampling of fibres, yarns and fabrics for testing
BS EN 13569:2001Cabinet roller towels. Performance requirements and processing
BS EN 13758-1:2002Textiles. Solar UV protective properties. Method of test for apparel fabrics
BS EN 13758-2:2003Textiles. Solar UV protective properties. Classification and marking of apparel
BS EN 13773:2003Textiles and textile products. Burning behaviour. Curtains and drapes. Classification scheme
BS EN 14115:2002Textiles. Burning behaviour of materials for marquees, large tents and related products. Ease of ignition
BS EN 14119:2003Testing of textiles. Evaluation of the action of microfungi
BS EN 14362-1:2003Textiles. Methods for the determination of certain aromatic amines derived from azo colorants. Detection of the use of certain azo colorants accessible without extraction
BS EN 14362-2:2003Textiles. Methods for the determination of certain aromatic amines deriv ed from azo colorants. Detection of the use of certain azo colorants accessible by extracting t he fibres
BS EN 14465:2003Textiles. Upholstery fabrics. Specification and methods of test
BS EN 14704-1:2005Determination of the elasticity of fabrics. Strip tests
BS EN 14704-2:2007Determination of the elasticity of fabrics. Multiaxial tests
BS EN 14704-3:2006Determination of the elasticity of fabrics. Narrow fabrics
BS EN 14970:2006Textiles. Knitted fabrics. Determination of stitch length and yarn linear density in weft knitted fabrics
BS EN 14971:2006Textiles. Knitted fabrics. Determination of number of stitches per unit of length and unit area
BS EN 14976:2005Textiles. Mattress tickings. Specification and test methods
BS EN 1624:1999Textiles and textile products. Burning behaviour of industrial and technical textiles. Procedure to determine the flame spread of vertically oriented specimens
BS EN 1625:1999Textiles and textile products. Burning behaviour of industrial and technical textiles. Procedure to determine the ignitability of vertically oriented specimens
BS EN 1773:1997Textiles. Fabrics. Determination of width and length
BS EN 20811:1992* ISO 811:1981Textiles. Determination of resistance to water penetration. Hydrostatic pressure test
BS EN 22313:1992* ISO 2313:1972Textile fabrics. Determination of the recovery from creasing of a horizontally folded specimen by measuring the angle of recovery
BS EN 24920:1992* ISO 4920:1981Textiles. Determination of resistance to surface wetting (spray test) of fabrics
BS EN 25077:1994* ISO 5077:1984Textiles. Determination of dimensional change in washing and drying
BS EN 29073-1:1992* ISO 9073-1:1989Methods of test for nonwovens. Methods of test for nonwovens. Determination of mass per unit area
BS EN 29073-2:1992* ISO 9073-2:1989Methods of test for nonwovens. Methods of test for nonwovens. Determination of thickness
BS EN 29073-3:1992* ISO 9073-3:1992Methods of test for nonwovens. Methods of test for nonwovens. Determination of tensile strength and elongation
BS EN 29073-4:1992* ISO 9073-4:1989Methods of test for nonwovens. Methods of test for nonwovens. Determination of tear resistance
BS EN 29092:1992* ISO 9092:1988Textiles. Nonwovens. Definition
BS EN 29865:1993* ISO 9865:1991Textiles. Determination of water repellency of fabrics by the Bundesmann rain-shower test
BS EN ISO 11721-1:2001Textiles. Determination of resistance of cellulose-containing textiles to micro-organisms. Soil burial test. Assessment of rot-retardant finishing
BS EN ISO 11721-2:2003Textiles. Determination of resistance of cellulose-containing textiles to micro-organisms. Soil burial test. Identification of long-term resistance of a rot retardant finish
BS EN ISO 12138:1997Textiles. Domestic laundering procedures for textile fabrics prior to flammability testing
BS EN ISO 12945-1:2001Textiles. Determination of fabric propensity to surface fuzzing and to pilling. Pilling box method
BS EN ISO 12945-2:2000Textiles. Determination of fabric propensity to surface fuzzing and to pilling. Modified Martindale method
BS EN ISO 12947-1:1998Textiles. Determination of the abrasion resistance of fabrics by the Martindale method. Martindale abrasion testing apparatus
BS EN ISO 12947-2:1998Textiles. Determination of the abrasion resistance of fabrics by the Martindale method. Determination of specimen breakdown
BS EN ISO 12947-3:1998Textiles. Determination of the abrasion resistance of fabrics by the Martindale method. Determination of mass loss
BS EN ISO 12947-4:1998Textiles. Determination of the abrasion resistance of fabrics by the Martindale method. Assessment of appearance change
BS EN ISO 13934-1:1999Textiles. Tensile properties of fabrics. Determination of maximum force and elongation at maximum force using the strip method
BS EN ISO 13934-2:1999Textiles. Tensile properties of fabrics. Determination of maximum force using the grab method
BS EN ISO 13935-1:1999Textiles. Seam tensile properties of fabrics and made-up textile articles. Determination of maximum force to seam rupture using the strip method
BS EN ISO 13935-2:1999Textiles. Seam tensile properties of fabrics and made-up textile articles. Determination of maximum force to seam rupture using the grab method
BS EN ISO 13936-1:2004Textiles. Determination of the slippage resistance of yarns at a seam in woven fabrics. Fixed seam opening method
BS EN ISO 13936-2:2004Textiles. Determination of the slippage resistance of yarns at a seam in woven fabrics. Fixed load method
BS EN ISO 13936-3:2007Textiles. Determination of the slippage resistance of yarns at a seam in woven fabrics. Needle clamp method
BS EN ISO 13937-1:2000Textiles. Tear properties of fabrics. Determination of tear force using ballistic pendulum method (Elmendorf)
BS EN ISO 13937-2:2000Textiles. Tear properties of fabrics. Determination of tear force of trouser-shaped test specimens (single tear method)
BS EN ISO 13937-3:2000Textiles. Tear properties of fabrics. Determination of tear force of wing-shaped test specimens (single tear method)
BS EN ISO 13937-4:2000Textiles. Tear properties of fabrics. Determination of tear force of tongue-shaped test specimens (double tear test)
BS EN ISO 13938-1:1999Textiles. Bursting properties of fabrics. Hydraulic method for determination of bursting strength and bursting distension
BS EN ISO 13938-2:1999Textiles. Bursting properties of fabrics. Pneumatic method for determination of bursting strength and bursting distension
BS EN ISO 20645:2004Textile fabrics. Determination of antibacterial activity. Agar diffusion plate test
BS EN ISO 3175-1:1998Textiles. Dry cleaning and finishing. Method for assessing the cleanability of textiles and garments
BS EN ISO 3175-2:1998Textiles. Dry cleaning and finishing. Procedures for tetrachloroethene
BS EN ISO 3759:1995Textiles. Preparation, marking and measuring of fabric specimens and garments in tests for determination of dimensional change
BS EN ISO 3759:2008Textiles. Preparation, marking and measuring of fabric specimens and garments in tests for determination of dimensional change
BS EN ISO 6940:1995Textile fabrics. Burning behaviour. Determination of ease of ignition of vertically oriented specimens
BS EN ISO 6940:2004Textile fabrics. Burning behaviour. Determination of ease of ignition of vertically oriented specimens
BS EN ISO 6941:1995* ISO 6941:1984Textile fabrics. Burning behaviour. Measurement of flame spread properties of vertically oriented specimens
BS EN ISO 6941:2003Textile fabrics. Burning behaviour. Measurement of flame spread properties of vertically oriented specimens
BS EN ISO 8388:2003Knitted fabrics. Types. Vocabulary
BS EN ISO 9073-10:2004Textiles. Test methods for nonwovens. Lint and other particles generation in the dry state
BS EN ISO 9073-13:2007Textiles. Test methods for nonwovens. Repeated liquid strike-through time
BS EN ISO 9073-14:2007Textiles. Test methods for nonwovens. Coverstock wetback
BS EN ISO 9073-17:2008Textiles. Test methods for nonwovens. Determination of water penetration (spray impact)
BS EN ISO 9073-2:1997Textiles. Test methods for nonwovens. Determination of thickness
BS EN ISO 9073-4:1997Textiles. Test methods for nonwovens. Determination of tear resistance
BS EN ISO 9073-6:2003Textiles. Test methods for nonwovens. Absorption
BS EN ISO 9073-7:1998Textiles. Test methods for nonwovens. Determination of bending length
BS EN ISO 9073-8:1998Textiles. Test methods for nonwovens. Determination of liquid strike-through time (simulated urine)
BS EN ISO 9073-9:1998Textiles. Test methods for nonwovens. Determination of drape coefficient
BS EN ISO 9237:1995Textiles. Determination of the permeability of fabrics to air
BS ISO 10966:2005Sports and recreational equipment. Fabrics for awnings and camping tents. Specification
BS ISO 11224:1993Textiles. Nonwovens. Web formation and bonding. Vocabulary
BS ISO 11224:2003Textiles. Web formation and bonding in nonwovens. Vocabulary
BS ISO 22198:2006Textiles. Fabrics. Determination of width and length
BS ISO 7211-3:1984Textiles. Woven fabrics. Construction. Methods of analysis. Determination of crimp of yarn in fabric
BS ISO 7211-4:1984Textiles. Woven fabrics. Construction. Methods of analysis. Determination of twist in yarn removed from fabric
BS ISO 7211-5:1984Textiles. Woven fabrics. Construction. Methods of analysis. Determination of linear density of yarn removed from fabric
BS ISO 7768:2006Textiles. Test method for assessing the smoothness appearance of fabrics after cleansing
BS ISO 7769:2006Textiles. Test method for assessing the appearance of creases in fabrics after cleansing
BS ISO 7770:2006Textiles. Test method for assessing the smoothness appearance of seams in fabrics after cleansing
BS ISO 9073-11:2002Textiles. Test methods for nonwovens. Run-off
BS ISO 9073-12:2002Textiles. Test methods for nonwovens. Demand absorbency
DD ENV 14237:2002Textiles in the healthcare system
PD 2777:1994Fabric flammability and burning accidents
PD 6672:2001Guide to the provision of performance information for domestic upholstery fabrics tested in accordance with BS 2543:1995 ""Specification for woven and knitted fabrics for upholstery""
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