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Schedule of Accreditation issued by
United Kingdom Accreditation Service 21 - 47 High Street, Feltham, Middlesex, TW13 4UN, UK
BTTG Ltd
Issue No: 022 Issue date: 20 April 2005
1066
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Wira House West Park Ring Road Leeds LS16 6QL
Contact: Dr P Hamlyn
Tel: +44 (0)161-873 6543
Fax: +44 (0)161-848 7378
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Testing performed by the Group comprising the laboratories specified in the Appendix
SUMMARY OF ACCREDITATION
CHEMICALS & CHEMICAL PRODUCTS Organic chemicals & products
Chemical & physical Paints, varnishes, pigments & dyes
Colour comparison/determination/ difference
CONSTRUCTION Fire resistance & protection, reaction to fire
Building components & materials Geotextiles, flexible sheet materials & liners
Material properties Road signs
Reflectivity Sports & playground surfaces
Fire
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Body protection
Body protection Eye & face protection
Eye & face protection Gloves
Gloves Head protection
Head protection High visibility garments
High visibility garments Rescue appliances
Abandonment suits Constant wear suits
TEXTILES, PLASTICS, RUBBER, PAPER & PACKAGING Bedcovers, pillows, continental quilts &
mattresses Airflow Fillings Fire
Blankets Fire
Carpet Carpet, mats & floor covering
Coated fabrics Coated fabrics
Curtains & drapes Fire
Furniture Fire
Nightwear Fire
Tent fabric Fire
Textiles, leather & general fabrics Biological & microbiological Chemical Colour Construction Dimensions Fibre content Fire Non-woven fabric tests Physical Thermal
TOYS/CHILDCARE PRODUCTS/ SPORTS & LEISURE EQUIPMENT/ WRITING INSTRUMENTS Sports & leisure equipment
Sports & leisure equipment Toys & toy packaging
Chemical Migration of elements
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DETAIL OF ACCREDITATION
Materials/Products tested
Type of test/Properties
measured/Range of measurement
Standard specifications/
Equipment/Techniques used SHIRLEY TECHNOLOGIES LTD Trafford Park, Manchester
FIBRES Biological Tests and related Opinions
and Interpretations
Antibacterial properties Documented In-House Method STS 51 Evaluation of antibacterial finishes on
fabrics AATCC 100:1998
Examination of antibacterial effect of
impregnated textiles by agar diffusion test
SNV 195 920:1976 and 1994
Examination of antimycotic effect of
impregnated textiles by agar diffusion test
SNV 195 921:1976 and 1994
Fungicides: evaluation on textiles;
mildew and rot resistance of textiles AATCC 30:1998 AATCC 30:1981
Resistance of polyurethane to
microbiological deterioration Documented In-House Method B/PU/1:1981
Resistance of textiles to
microbiological deterioration BS 6085:1992
Antibacterial activity assessment of
textile materials: parallel streak method
AATCC 147:1998
Chemical Tests and related Opinions
and Interpretations
Ash content BS 6646:1985(1996) Certain water- or alkali-soluble
additives BS 4032:1978(1995)
Conductivity, pH, water-soluble matter
in aqueous extracts BS 3266:1981(1995) BS 5F 100:1991:Methods 43 to 45 and BS 6F 100:1998, Sections 4.2 to 4.4
pH of aqueous extracts BS EN 1413:1998
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Materials/Products tested
Type of test/Properties
measured/Range of measurement
Standard specifications/
Equipment/Techniques used FIBRES (cont’d) Chemical Tests and related Opinions
and Interpretations (cont’d)
Fluidity of cotton and certain cellulose
man-made fibres BS 2610:1978(1995)
Fluidity of linen materials BS 3090:1978(1995) Nitrogen content Documented In-House Method 36
(NAMAS File) Oil, fats and waxes in cotton Documented In-House Method based
on BS 3477:1962(1982) Oil, fats and waxes in wool BS 3582:1981(1995) Phosphorus content Documented In-House Method 38
(NAMAS File) Preparation of samples BS 4658:1978(1996) Preservative content (BS Method) BS 2087:Part 2:1981
BS 2087:Part 2:1992 Preservative content (STS Method) A1 STS Method, Appendix 1 of
Laboratory Manual Quantitative analysis of fibre mixtures BS 4407:1988(1995) excluding
Method 17 Total formaldehyde BS 6806:Part 1:1987(1993) Viscosity number of polyamide ISO 307:1994 Wet ashing BS 6648:1986(1994) Determination of soluble hexavalent
chromium BS 6810:1987(1996)
Colour Fastness Tests and related
Opinions and Interpretations
BS EN ISO 105:1999 Artificial light: xenon arc B02 BS EN 20105:1993/BS 1006:1990 Washing and laundering C01 - C05
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Materials/Products tested
Type of test/Properties
measured/Range of measurement
Standard specifications/
Equipment/Techniques used FIBRES (cont’d) Colour Fastness Tests and related
Opinions and Interpretations (cont’d)
ISO 105 Colour and colour difference J01 - J03:1997
A05:1996 BS EN ISO 105:1995 Dry cleaning
Bleaching agencies Wet and dry rubbing
D01 N01 - N04 X12
Wet and dry rubbing BS EN ISO 105:X12:2003 BS EN ISO 105:1996 Photochromism
Rubbing: organic solvents Aqueous agencies Atmospheric contaminants: oxides of nitrogen
B05 D02 E01, E02, E04 G01
BS EN ISO 105:1997 Aqueous agencies
Weathering: xenon arc Washing and laundering
E03, E05 - E08 B04 C06
BS ISO 105:2001 Laundering using non-phosphate
reference detergent CO8
YARNS Biological Tests and related Opinions
and Interpretations
Antibacterial properties Documented In-House Method STS 51 Evaluation of antibacterial finishes on
fabrics AATCC 100:1998
Examination of antibacterial effect of
impregnated textiles by agar diffusion test
SNV 195 920:1976 and 1994
Examination of antimycotic effect of
impregnated textiles by agar diffusion test
SNV 195 921:1976 and 1994
Fungicides: evaluation on textiles;
mildew and rot resistance of textiles AATCC 30:1998 AATCC 30:1981
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Materials/Products tested
Type of test/Properties
measured/Range of measurement
Standard specifications/
Equipment/Techniques used YARNS (cont’d) Biological Tests and related Opinions
and Interpretations (cont’d)
Resistance of polyurethane to
microbiological deterioration Documented In-House Method B/PU/1
Resistance of textiles to
microbiological deterioration BS 6085:1992
Antibacterial activity assessment of
textile materials: parallel streak method
AATCC 147:1998
Chemical Tests and related Opinions
and Interpretations
Ash content BS 6646:1985(1996) Certain water- or alkali-soluble
additives BS 4032:1978(1995)
Conductivity, pH, water-soluble matter,
in aqueous extracts BS 3266:1981(1995) BS 5F 100:1991:Methods 43 to 45 and BS 6F 100:1998, Sections 4.2 to 4.4
pH of aqueous extracts BS EN 1413:1998 Fluidity of cotton and certain cellulose
materials BS 2610:1978(1995)
Fluidity of linen materials BS 3090:1978(1995) Nitrogen content Documented In-House Method 36
(NAMAS File) Oil, fats and waxes in cotton Documented In-House Method based
on BS 3477:1962(1982) Oil, fats and waxes in wool BS 3582:1981(1995) Phosphorus content Documented In-House Method 38
(NAMAS File) Preparation of samples BS 4658:1978(1996) Preservative content (BS Method) BS 2087:Part 2:1981
BS 2087:Part 2:1992
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Materials/Products tested
Type of test/Properties
measured/Range of measurement
Standard specifications/
Equipment/Techniques used YARNS (cont’d) Chemical Tests and related Opinions
and Interpretations (cont’d)
Preservative content (STS Method) A1 STS Method, Appendix 1 of
Laboratory Manual Qualitative analysis of:
Binary fibre mixtures Ternary fibre mixtures
ISO 1833:1977 ISO 5088:1976
Quantitative analysis of fibre mixtures BS 4407:1988(1995) excluding
Method 17 (+ Amd 9438) Total formaldehyde BS 6806:Part 1:1987(1993) Viscosity number of polyamide ISO 307:1994 Wet ashing BS 6648:1986(1994) Determination of soluble hexavalent
chromium BS 6810:1987(1996)
Colour Fastness Tests and related
Opinions and Interpretations
BS EN ISO 105:1999 Artificial light: xenon arc B02 BS EN 20105:1993/BS 1006:1990 Washing and laundering C01 - C05 ISO 105 Colour and colour difference J01 - J03:1997
A05:1996 BS EN ISO 105:1995 Dry cleaning
Bleaching agencies Wet and dry rubbing
D01 N01 - N04 X12
Wet and dry rubbing BS EN ISO 105:X12:2003 BS EN ISO 105:1996 Photochromism
Rubbing: organic solvents Aqueous agencies Atmospheric contaminants: oxides of nitrogen
B05 D02 E01, E02, E04 G01
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Materials/Products tested
Type of test/Properties
measured/Range of measurement
Standard specifications/
Equipment/Techniques used YARNS (cont’d) Colour Fastness Tests and related
Opinions and Interpretations (cont’d)
BS EN ISO 105:1997 Aqueous agencies
Weathering: xenon arc Washing and laundering
E03, E05 - E08 B04 C06
BS ISO 105:2001 Laundering using non-phosphate
reference detergent C08
FABRICS Biological Tests and related Opinions
and Interpretations
Antibacterial properties Documented In-House Method STS 51 Evaluation of antibacterial finishes on
fabrics AATCC 100:1998
Examination of antibacterial effect of
impregnated textiles by agar diffusion test
SNV 195 920:1976 and 1994
Examination of antimycotic effect of
impregnated textiles by agar diffusion test
SNV 195 921:1976 and 1994
Fungicides: evaluation on textiles;
mildew and rot resistance of textiles AATCC 30:1998 AATCC 30:1981
Resistance of polyurethane to
microbiological deterioration Documented In-House Method B/PU/1
Resistance of textiles to
microbiological deterioration BS 6085:1992
Antibacterial activity assessment of
textile materials: parallel streak method
AATCC 147:1998
Chemical Tests and related Opinions
and Interpretations
Ash content BS 6646:1985(1996) Certain water- or alkali-soluble
additives BS 4032:1978(1995)
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Materials/Products tested
Type of test/Properties
measured/Range of measurement
Standard specifications/
Equipment/Techniques used FABRICS (cont’d) Chemical Tests and related Opinions
and Interpretations (cont’d)
Conductivity, pH, water-soluble
additives BS 3266:1981(1995) BS 5F 100:1991:Methods 43 to 45 and BS 6F 100:1998, Sections 4.2 to 44
pH of aqueous extracts BS EN 1413:1998 Degree of cure measurements Documented In-House Method 37
(NAMAS File) Fluidity of cellulose BS 2610:1978(1995) Fluidity of linen BS 3090:1978(1995) Formaldehyde, odour in resin-treated
fabric by the sealed jar method BS 6806:Part 3:1987(1993) and AATCC 112-1993 BS EN ISO 14184:Part 2:1998
Free formaldehyde (BS Method) BS 6806:Part 2:1987(1993) Free and hydrolysed formaldehyde BS EN ISO 14184:Part 1:1998 Free formaldehyde (Japanese Law) Japanese Law 112-1973 Nitrogen content Documented In-House Method 36
(NAMAS File) Oil, fats and waxes in cotton Documented In-House Method based
on BS 3477:1962(1982) Oil, fats and waxes in wool BS 3582:1981(1995) Phosphorus content Documented In-House Method 38
(NAMAS File) Preparation of samples BS 4658:1978(1996) Preservative content (BS Method) A1 BS 2087:Part 2:1981
BS 2087:Part 2:1992 Preservative content (STS Method) A1 STS Method, Appendix 1 of
Laboratory Manual Qualitative analysis of:
Binary fibre mixtures Ternary fibre mixtures
ISO 1833:1977 ISO 5088:1976
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Materials/Products tested
Type of test/Properties
measured/Range of measurement
Standard specifications/
Equipment/Techniques used FABRICS (cont’d) Chemical Tests and related Opinions
and Interpretations (cont’d)
Quantitative analysis of fibre mixtures BS 4407:1988(1995) excluding
Method 17 (+ Amd 9438) Total formaldehyde BS 6806:Part 1:1987(1993) Viscosity number of polyamide ISO 307:1994 Wet ashing BS 6648:1986(1994) Determination of soluble hexavalent
chromium BS 6810:1987(1996)
Colour Fastness Tests and related
Opinions and Interpretations
BS EN ISO 105:1999 Artificial light: xenon arc B02 BS EN 20105:1993/BS 1006:1990 Washing and laundering C01 - C05 ISO 105 Colour and colour difference J01 - J03:1997
A05:1996 BS EN ISO 105:1995 Dry cleaning
Bleaching agencies Wet and dry rubbing
D01 N01 - N04 X12
BS EN ISO 105:1996 Photochromism
Rubbing: organic solvents Aqueous agencies Atmospheric contaminants: oxides of nitrogen
B05 D02 E01, E02, E04 G01
BS EN ISO 105:1997 Aqueous agencies
Weathering: xenon arc Washing and laundering
E03, E05 - E08 B04 C06
BS ISO 105:2001 Laundering using non-phosphate
reference detergent C08
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Materials/Products tested
Type of test/Properties
measured/Range of measurement
Standard specifications/
Equipment/Techniques used COATED FABRICS Biological Tests and related Opinions
and Interpretations
Antibacterial properties Documented In-House Method STS 51 Evaluation of antibacterial finishes on
fabrics AATCC 100:1998
Examination of antibacterial effect of
impregnated textiles by agar diffusion test
SNV 195 920:1976 and 1994
Examination of antimycotic effect of
impregnated textiles by agar diffusion test
SNV 195 921:1976 and 1994
Fungicides: evaluation on textiles;
mildew and rot resistance of textiles AATCC 30:1998 AATCC 30:1981
Resistance of polyurethane to
microbiological deterioration Documented In-House Method B/PU/1:1981
Resistance of textiles to
microbiological deterioration BS 6085:1992
Antibacterial activity assessment of
textile materials: parallel streak method
AATCC 147:1998
Chemical Tests and related Opinions
and Interpretations
Ash content BS 6646:1985(1996) Fluidity of cellulose BS 2610:1978(1995) Fluidity of linen BS 3090:1978(1995) Nitrogen content Documented In-House Method 36
(NAMAS File) Phosphorus content Documented In-House Method 38
(NAMAS File) Preparation of samples BS 4658:1978(1996) Preservative content (BS Method) BS 2087:Part 2:1981
BS 2087:Part 2:1992
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Materials/Products tested
Type of test/Properties
measured/Range of measurement
Standard specifications/
Equipment/Techniques used COATED FABRICS (cont’d) Chemical Tests and related Opinions
and Interpretations (cont’d)
Preservative content (STS Method) A1 STS Method, Appendix 1 of
Laboratory Manual Qualitative Analysis of:
Binary fibre mixtures Ternary fibre mixtures
ISO 1833:1977 ISO 5088:1976
Quantitative analysis of fibre mixtures BS 4407:1988(1995) excluding
Method 17 (+ Amd 9438) Total formaldehyde BS 6806:Part 1:1987(1993) Viscosity number of polyamide ISO 307:1994 Wet ashing BS 6648:1986(1994) Colour Fastness Tests and related
Opinions and Interpretations
BS EN ISO 105:1999 Artificial light: xenon arc B02 BS EN 20105:1993/BS 1006:1990 Washing and laundering C01 - C05 ISO 105 Colour and colour difference J01 - J03:1997
A05:1996 BS EN ISO 105:1995 Dry cleaning
Bleaching agencies Wet and dry rubbing
D01 N01 - N04 X12
Wet and dry rubbing BS EN ISO 105:X12:2003 BS EN ISO 105:1996 Photochromism
Rubbing: organic solvents Aqueous agencies Atmospheric contaminants: oxides of nitrogen
B05 D02 E01, E02, E04 G01
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Materials/Products tested
Type of test/Properties
measured/Range of measurement
Standard specifications/
Equipment/Techniques used COATED FABRICS (cont’d) Colour Fastness Tests and related
Opinions and Interpretations (cont’d)
BS EN ISO 105:1997 Aqueous agencies
Weathering: xenon arc Washing and laundering
E03, E05 - E08 B04 C06
BS ISO 105:2001 Laundering using non-phosphate
reference detergent C08
FILLING MATERIALS Biological Tests and related Opinions
and Interpretations
Rag and Flock Cleanliness BS 1425:1960 Fillings and stuffings other than feather and/or down
Cleanliness BS 1425:Part 1:1991(1998)
Feather and/or down Cleanliness BS 1425:Part 2:1991(1998) MADE-UP TEXTILES Biological Tests and related Opinions
and Interpretations
Antibacterial properties Documented In-House Method STS 51 Evaluation of antibacterial finishes on
fabrics AATCC 100:1998
Examination of antibacterial effect of
impregnated textiles by agar diffusion test
SNV 195 920:1976 and 1994
Examination of antimycotic effect of
impregnated textiles by agar diffusion test
SNV 195 921:1976 and 1994
Fungicides: evaluation on textiles;
mildew and rot resistance of textiles AATCC 30:1998 AATCC 30:1981
Resistance of polyurethane to
microbiological deterioration Documented In-House Method B/PU/1:1981
Resistance of textiles to
microbiological deterioration BS 6085:1992
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Materials/Products tested
Type of test/Properties
measured/Range of measurement
Standard specifications/
Equipment/Techniques used MADE-UP TEXTILES (cont’d) Biological Tests and related Opinions
and Interpretations (cont’d)
Antibacterial activity assessment of
textile materials: parallel streak method
AATCC 147:1998
Chemical Tests and related Opinions
and Interpretations
Ash content BS 6646:1985(1996) Certain water- or alkali-soluble
additives BS 4032:1978(1995)
Conductivity, pH, water-soluble matter
in aqueous extracts BS 3266:1981(1995) BS 5F 100:1991:Methods 43 to 45 BS 6F 100:1998, Sections 4.2 to 4.4
pH of aqueous extracts BS EN 1413:1998 Degree of cure measurements Documented In-House Method 37
(NAMAS File) Fluidity of cellulose BS 2610:1978(1995) Fluidity of linen BS 3090:1978(1995) Formaldehyde, odour in resin-treated
fabric by the sealed jar method BS 6806:Part 3:1987(1993) AATCC 112-1993 BS EN ISO 14184:Part 2:1998
Free formaldehyde (BS Method) BS 6806:Part 2:1987(1993) Free hydrolysed formaldehyde BS EN ISO 14184:Part 1:1998 Free formaldehyde (Japanese Law) Japanese Law 112-1973 Nitrogen content Documented In-House Method 36
(NAMAS File) Oil, fats and waxes in cotton Documented In-House Method
(based on BS 3477:1962(1982)) Oil, fats and waxes in wool BS 3582:1981(1995) Phosphorus content Documented In-House Method 38
(NAMAS File)
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Materials/Products tested
Type of test/Properties
measured/Range of measurement
Standard specifications/
Equipment/Techniques used MADE-UP TEXTILES (cont’d) Chemical Tests and related Opinions
and Interpretations (cont’d)
Preparation of samples BS 4658:1978(1996) Preservative content (BS Method) BS 2087:Part 2:1981
BS 2087:Part 2:1992 Preservative content (STS Method) A1 STS Method, Appendix 1 of
Laboratory Manual Qualitative Analysis of:
Binary fibre mixtures Ternary fibre mixtures
ISO 1833:1977 ISO 5088:1976
Quantitative analysis of fibre mixtures BS 4407:1988(1995) excluding
Method 17 (+ Amd 9436) Total formaldehyde BS 6806:Part 1:1987(1993) Viscosity number of polyamide ISO 307:1994 Wet ashing BS 6648:1986(1994) Determination of soluble hexavalent
chromium BS 6810:1987(1996)
Colour Fastness Tests and related
Opinions and Interpretations
BS EN ISO 105:1999 Artificial light: xenon arc B02 BS EN 20105:1993/BS 1006:1990 Washing and laundering C01 - C05 ISO 105 Colour and colour difference J01 - J03:1997
A05:1996 BS EN ISO 105:1995 Dry cleaning
Bleaching agencies Wet and dry rubbing
D01 N01 - N04 X12
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Materials/Products tested
Type of test/Properties
measured/Range of measurement
Standard specifications/
Equipment/Techniques used MADE-UP TEXTILES (cont’d) Colour Fastness Tests and related
Opinions and Interpretations (cont’d)
BS EN ISO 105:1996 Photochromism
Rubbing: organic solvents Aqueous agencies Atmospheric contaminants: oxides of nitrogen
B05 D02 E01, E02, E04 G01
BS EN ISO 105:1997 Aqueous agencies
Weathering: xenon arc Washing and laundering
E03, E05 - E08 B04 C06
BS ISO 105:2001 Laundering using non-phosphate
reference detergent C08
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING Oil rating AATCC 118:1997
BS EN ISO 14419:1999 Surface and interfacial tension of
solutions of surface active agent ASTM D1331-89(1995)
Resistance to penetration by synthetic
blood ASTM F1670-95
Resistance to blood borne pathogens
using Phi-X174 bacteriophage penetration
ASTM F1671-95
FLOOR COVERINGS: TEXTILE Chemical Tests and related Opinions
and Interpretations
Formaldehyde, odour in resin-treated
fabric by the sealed jar method BS 6806:Part 3:1987(1993) AATCC 112-1993
Free formaldehyde (BS Method) BS 6806:Patrt 2:1987(1993) Free formaldehyde (Japanese Law) Japanese Law 112-1973 Preservative content (BS Method) BS 2087:Part 2:Section 8:1992 Total formaldehyde BS 6806:Part 1:1987(1993)
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Materials/Products tested
Type of test/Properties
measured/Range of measurement
Standard specifications/
Equipment/Techniques used FLOOR COVERINGS: TEXTILE (cont’d)
Colour Fastness Tests and related Opinions and Interpretations
BS EN ISO 105:1999 Artificial light: xenon arc B02 ISO 105:1997 Colour and colour difference
Shampoo J01 - J03 UK-TB
BS EN ISO 105:1995 Dry cleaning
Bleaching agencies Wet and dry rubbing
D01 N01 - N04 X12
Wet and dry rubbing BS EN ISO 105:X12:2003 BS EN ISO 105:1996 Aqueous agencies
Rubbing: organic solvents Atmospheric contaminants: oxides of nitrogen
E01, E02, E04 D02 G01
BS EN ISO 105:1997 Aqueous agencies
Weathering xenon arc E03, E05 - E08 B04
LEATHER Colour Fastness Tests and related
Opinions and Interpretations
BS EN ISO 105:1999 Artificial light: xenon arc B02 BS 1006:1990 Colour and colour difference J01 BS EN ISO 105:1995 Dry cleaning
Rubbing: organic solvents D01 D02
BS EN ISO 105:1997 Weathering: xenon arc
Aqueous agencies, water spotting B04 E07
PAINT and VARNISHES Physical Tests and related Opinions and
Interpretations
Colour measurement ISO 7724:Part 2:1984 Calculation of colour differences ISO 7724:Part 3:1984
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Materials/Products tested
Type of test/Properties
measured/Range of measurement
Standard specifications/
Equipment/Techniques used SAFETY COLOURS and SAFETY SIGNS
Physical Tests and related Opinions and Interpretations
Colour measurement/chromaticity ISO/DIS 3864:1997, Sections 12,
12.1.1, 12.1.2 and 12.2 TOYS Toys - Chemical and related Opinions
and Interpretations
Specification for migration of certain
elements BS EN 71-3:1995 BS 5665:Part 3:1995
JEWELLERY And items in prolonged contact with the skin
Nickel Directive and related opinions and Interpretations
Nickel release BS EN 1811:1999 Simulated wear - nickel release BS EN 12472:1999 PACKAGING Temperature and time/temperature
indicators Reference testing
BS 7908:1999
PLASTICS Semi-crystalline polymer and textiles
Determination of melting behaviour capillary tube method
BS EN ISO 3146:1997/ BS 2782:Part 1:Method 125A:1991
PROCESS CHEMICALS Fire Tests and related Opinions and
Interpretations
Ready biodegradability OECD 301B:1992
OECD 301D:1992 TOYS Filled soft toys Migration of the elements
antimony, arsenic, barium, cadmium, chromium, lead, mercury, selenium
BS 5665:Part 3:1989 EN 71:Part 3:1988 Also BS 5665:Part 3:1995 /BS EN 71:Part 3:1995 - Shirley site
CELLULOSIC AND SYNTHETIC FIBRES, YARNS AND FABRICS AND YARNS AND FABRICS MADE FROM BLENDS OF SUCH FIBRES
Chemical Tests and related Opinions and Interpretations Determination of water or alkali soluble additives
BS 4032:1978(1986)
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FABRICS Physical Tests and related Opinions and
Interpretations
Textile Yarns Tensile tests on yarn (load and
extension) BS EN ISO 2062:1995 BS 1983:Part 1:1989 (withdrawn)
Knot strength and loop strength BS 1932:Part 2:1989(1997) Textile Fabrics: Abrasion (Martindale) BS 5690:1991(1997) (withdrawn)
BS EN ISO 12947:Parts 1-4:1999 Bursting strength BS 4768:1972(1997) (withdrawn)
ISO 2960:1974 BS EN ISO 13938:Part 1:1999
Calculation of small colour differences BS 6923:1988(1994) Dimensional stability (dry heat) BS 1771:Part 2:1984 (withdrawn) Dimensional stability (immersion in
water) BS 4736:1985(1996) ISO 7771:1995 BS 5F 100:1991:Method 22 and BS 6F 100:1998, Section 3.6
Dimensional stability (methods of
preparation) BS 4931:1986 (withdrawn) BS EN ISO 3759:1995
Dimensional stability (procedure and
repeatability) BS 5807:1987 (withdrawn)
Dimensional stability (washing) BS 4923:1980 (withdrawn)
ISO 6330:2001 ISO 5077:1994 BS EN ISO 6330:2001 BS EN 26330:1994 BS EN 25077:1994
Fabric width BS 1930:1990 (withdrawn)
BS EN 1773:1997
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measured/Range of measurement
Standard specifications/
Equipment/Techniques used FABRICS (cont’d) Physical Tests and related Opinions and
Interpretations (cont’d)
Textile Fabrics: (cont’d) Mass per unit area BS 2471:1978(1997)
BS EN 12127:1998 BS 5F 100:1991:Method 18 BS 6F 100:1998, Section 3.2
Stiffness BS 3356:1990 Tear strength (BS 5F 100) BS 5F 100:1991:Method 21
BS 6F 100:1998, Section 3.5 Tear strength (Elmendorf) ASTM D1424:1983 and
ISO 9290 (1990) Tear strength (Trouser Tear) BS EN ISO 13937:Part 2:2000+ Tear strength (Tongue Tear) BS Handbook 11:1974
BS EN ISO 13937:Part 4:2000+ Tear strength (Wing Rip) BS 4303:1968(1995)
BS EN ISO 13937:Part 3:2000+ (+indicates electronic only) Tensile strength and elongation BS 2576:1986(1995) (withdrawn)
BS 5F 100:1991:Method 19 BS 6F 100:1998, Section 3.3 ISO 5081:1977 ISO 5082:1982 BS EN ISO 13934:Parts 1 and 2:1999
Thickness of fabric BS 2544:1987 (withdrawn)
BS EN ISO 5084:1997 Washing and drying BS 4923:1980
BS 5651:1978 BS 5651:1989(1997) BS EN ISO 6330:2001 BS EN 26330:1994 BS EN 25077:1994 BS EN ISO 10528:1995 BS EN ISO 12138:1997
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measured/Range of measurement
Standard specifications/
Equipment/Techniques used FABRICS (cont’d) Physical Tests and related Opinions and
Interpretations (cont’d)
Woven Fabrics Construction BS 2861:1984(1996) Threads per unit length BS 2862:1984(1990) (withdrawn)
BS 5F 100:1991:Method 17 BS 6F 100:1998, Section 3.1 BS EN 1049:Part 2:1994
Non-Woven Fabrics Mass/unit area ISO 9073-1:1989 Thickness ISO 9073-2:1995 Tensile strength and elongation ISO 9073-3:1989 Tear resistance ISO 9073-4:1997 Barrier Properties Air permeability BS 5636:1990 (withdrawn)
BS EN ISO 9237:1995 Airborne linting propensity BS 6909:1988(1994) Resistance of fabrics to an artificial
shower BS 5066:1974(1994)
Resistance to water penetration
(hydrostatic head) - textile fabrics ISO 811:1981 BS EN 20811:1992(1996)
Thermal resistance or conductivity BS 4745:1990(1995)
ISO 5085:Part 1:1989 Spray rating BS EN 24920:1992(1996)
ISO 4920:1981 Water repellency (Bundesmann) BS Handbook 11:1974
BS 5F 100:1991:Method 24 BS 6F 100:1998, Section 3.8
Measurement of water vapour
permeability index BS 7209:1990(1997):Appendix B
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Interpretations (cont’d)
Barrier Properties (cont’d) UV radiation through clothing fabrics BS 7914:1998
AATCC 183:1998 Solar UV protective properties BS EN 13758:Part 1:2002 Sun protection clothing AS/NZ 4399:1996 Physical Tests and related Opinions and
Interpretations
Coated Fabrics BS 3424 Preparation Part 0 1992
Conditioning Part 2 1992 BS EN ISO 2231:1995
Abrasion (Martindale) Part 24:Method 27A (1996)
Modes A and B, 1990/1973 Coating adhesion ISO 2411:2000
BS EN ISO 2411:2000 Adhesion of coating Part 7:Method 9:1982(1996) Blocking test ISO 5978:1990
Part 11:Method 13: 1982/ BS EN 25978:1993
Breaking load and extension Part 4:Method 6:1982(1996)
ISO 1421:1977 ISO 1421:1998
Bursting strength Part 6:Method 8:1982(1996)
ISO 3303:1990 Crumple flex Part 9:Method 11C:1996
Also ISO 7854:1995 BS EN ISO 7854:1997
Flexing resistance (Schild Knecht) ISO 7854:Method B:1984 (withdrawn) Surface drag Part 10:Method 12B:1987(1996)
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measured/Range of measurement
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Interpretations (cont’d)
Coated Fabrics (cont’d) BS 3424 (cont’d) Tear strength Part 5:Method 7:1982(1996)
ISO 4674:1977 ISO 4674:Part 2:1998
Tear strength (Trouser Tear) BS EN ISO 13937:Part 2:2000
(electronic only) Tropical ageing test Part 12:Method C:1996
ISO 1419:1995 Thickness ISO 4648:1991
ISO 2286:Part 3:1998 BS EN 22286:1994 (withdrawn) BS 3424:Part 1:1994 Federal Test Method Standard 191 Section 5030-2
Width: mass and length BS EN 22286:1994 (withdrawn) Width ISO 2286:Part 1:1998 Total mass/coating mass/substrate mass ISO 2286:Part 2:1998 Barrier Properties Air permeability BS 5636:1990 (withdrawn)
BS EN ISO 9237:1995 Resistance of fabrics to an artificial
shower BS 5066:1974(1993)
Resistance to water penetration
(hydrostatic head) - coated fabrics
BS 3424:Part 26:Methods 29A and 29C:1986
Thermal resistance or conductivity BS 4745:1990(1995)
ISO 5085:Part 1:1989 Spray rating BS EN 24920:1992(1996)
ISO 4920:1981
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measured/Range of measurement
Standard specifications/
Equipment/Techniques used MADE-UP TEXTILES (cont’d) Barrier Properties (cont’d) Water repellency (Bundesmann) BS Handbook 11:1974
BS 5F 100:1991:Method 24 BS 6F 100:1998, Section 3.8
Measurement of water vapour
permeability index BS 7209:1990(1997):Appendix B BS 3424:Part 34:Method 37:1992 BS 3546:Part 4:1991:Appendix C
Physical Tests and related Opinions and
Interpretations
Abrasion (Martindale) BS 5690:1991(1997)
BS EN ISO 12947:Parts 1-4:1999 Bursting strength BS 4768:1972(1997) (withdrawn)
BS EN ISO 13938:Part 1:1999 Calculation of small colour differences BS 6923:1988(1994) Dimensional stability (dry heat) BS 1771:Part 2:1984 (withdrawn) Dimensional stability (immersion in
water) BS 4736:1985(1996) BS 5F 100:1991:Method 22 and BS 6F 100:1998, Section 3.6
Dimensional stability (methods of
preparation) BS 4931:1986 (withdrawn)/ BS EN ISO 3759:1995
Dimensional stability (procedure and
repeatability) BS 5807:1987 (withdrawn)
Dimensional stability (washing) BS 4923:1980 (withdrawn)
ISO 6330:1984 ISO 5077:1994 BS EN ISO 6330:2001 BS EN 26330:1994 BS EN 25077:1994
Mass per unit area BS 2471:1978(1997)
BS 5F 100:1991:Method 18 BS 6F 100:1998, Section 3.2
Stiffness BS 3356:1990 Tear strength BS 5F 100:1991:Method 21
BS 6F 100:1998, Section 3.5
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Interpretations (cont’d)
Tear strength (Elmendorf) ASTM D1424:1996
ISO 9290 (1990) Tear strength (Trouser Tear) BS EN ISO 13937:Part 2:2000+ Tear strength (Tongue Tear) BS Handbook 11:1974
BS EN ISO 13937:Part 4:2000+ Tear strength (Wing Rip) BS 4303:1968(1995)
BS EN ISO 13937:Part 4:2000+ Tensile strength and elongation BS 2576:1986(1995) (withdrawn)
BS 5F 100:1991:Method 19 BS 6F 100:1998, Section 3.3 ISO 5081:1977 ISO 5082:1982 BS EN ISO 13935:Parts 1 and 2:1999
Thickness of fabric BS 2544:1987 (withdrawn)
BS EN ISO 5084:1997 (+ indicates electronic only) Woven Fabrics Construction BS 2861:1984(1996) Threads per unit length in woven fabric BS 2862:1984(1990) (withdrawn)
BS 5F 100:1991:Method 17 BS 6F 100:1998, Section 3.1 BS EN 1049:Part 2:1994
Barrier Properties Air permeability BS 5636:1990 (withdrawn) Resistance of fabrics to an artificial
shower BS 5066:1974(1993)
Resistance to water penetration
(hydrostatic head) - textile fabrics
BS EN 20811:1992(1996) ISO 811:1981
Spray rating BS EN 24920:1992(1996)
ISO 4920:1981
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measured/Range of measurement
Standard specifications/
Equipment/Techniques used MADE-UP TEXTILES (cont’d) Barrier Properties (cont’d) Water repellency (Bundesmann) BS Handbook 11:1974
BS 5F 100:1991:Method 24 BS 6F 100:1998, Section 3.8
Measurement of water vapour
permeability index BS 7209:1990(1997):Appendix B BS 3424:Part 34:Method 37 BS 3546:Part 4:1991:Appendix C
Sun protection clothing AS/NZS 4399:1996 Children’s Clothing - Requirements for
protection against UV radiation BS 7949:1999
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING Abrasion resistance BS EN 530:1995 Requirements for protective clothing
against foul weather prEN 343:1996 and 1993 (Tests only)
High Visibility Warning Clothing Design/background area Shirley Method 134:1998 Chromaticity background material EN 471:1994(2003)
BS EN 1150:1999 Railway Group Standard, GO/RT 3279:2000
Barrier Properties Puncture resistance BS EN 863:1996 Thickness ISO 4648:1991
ISO 2286:1986/ BS EN 22286:1994/ BS 3424:Part 1:1994 Federal Test Method Standard 191 Section 5030-2
GLOVES General Requirements for Gloves EN 420:1994(2003) Protective gloves against liquid
chemicals and micro-organisms BS EN 374:Parts 1-3:1994(1997)
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Equipment/Techniques used GLOVES (cont’d) Mechanical Risk Puncture resistance BS EN 388:1994
EN 388:1994 DIN 4841:Part 1:1981
Thickness ISO 4648:1991
ISO 2286:1986/ BS 3424:Part 1:1994 Standard 191 Section 5030-2
GEOTEXTILES AND GEOTEXTILE RELATED PRODUCTS
Physical Tests and related Opinions and Interpretations
Geotextiles Breaking load and extension
(grab method) ASTM D4632:1991
Water-flow, normal to the plane BS EN ISO 11058:1999 In-plane water flow capacity BS 6906:Part 7:1990(1995)
(withdrawn) BS EN ISO 12958:1999
Mass per unit area ISO 9864:1990
BS EN 965:1995 ASTM D5261:1992
Puncture resistance
(CBR puncture test) BS 6906:Part 4:1989 (withdrawn) DIN 54307:1982 BS EN ISO 12236:1996 ASTM D6241:1999
Resistance to perforation
(cone drop test) BS 6906:Part 6:1990 (withdrawn) BS EN 918:1996
Index puncture resistance ASTM D4833:1988 Short term compression ASTM D1621:1994 Sampling and preparation of test
specimens ISO 9862:1990/ BS EN 963:1995
Tensile properties using a wide width
strip ASTM D4595:1986(1994) BS 6906:Part 1:1987(1995)
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Equipment/Techniques used GEOTEXTILES AND GEOTEXTILE RELATED PRODUCTS (cont’d)
Physical Tests and related Opinions and Interpretations (cont’d)
Geotextiles (cont’d) Wide-width tensile test ISO 10319:1993/
BS EN ISO 10319:1996 Tensile test for joints/seams by
wide-width method ISO 10321:1992/ BS EN ISO 10321:1996
Peel strength (geocomposites) ASTM D4632:1991(mod) Thickness at specified pressures ISO 9863:Part 2:1996
ISO 9863:1990 (withdrawn) BS EN 964-1:1995 ASTM D5199:2001
Trapezoid tear strength ASTM D4533:1991(1996) Abrasion damage simulation BS EN ISO 13427:1998 Water flow normal to the plane of a
geotextile under a constant head BS 6906:Part 3:1989(1995) (withdrawn)
Pore/Opening size
by dry sieving by wet sieving
BS 6906:Part 2:1989(1995) (withdrawn) BS EN ISO 12956:1999
GEOMEMBRANES Physical Tests and related Opinions and
Interpretations
Tensile properties of plastics ANSIN/NSF Modification Standard 54:
1993 - Annex A, Part 8, using Type 4 Die based on ASTM D638:1996
Tensile properties ASTM D6693:2003
EN ISO 527-1:1996 EN ISO 527-3:1995(1998)
Initial tear resistance of plastic film and
sheeting ASTM D1004:1994a
Density of plastics ASTM D1505:1998 el
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Interpretations (cont’d)
Thickness of Geomembranes ANSI/NSF Modification Standard 54:
1993, Annex A, Part 1, based on ASTM D751:1995 ASTM D5199:2001 ASTM D1593:1999
Thickness BS EN 964-1:1995 Carbon black content ASTM D1603:1994 Carbon black dispersion ASTM D5596:1994 Puncture resistance Federal Test Method Standard 101C,
Method 2065:1980 Puncture resistance
(CBR puncture test) BS 6906:Part 4:1989 (withdrawn) BS EN ISO 12236:1996 DIN 54307:1982 ASTM D6241:1999
Index puncture resistance ASTM D4833:1988 Peel and shear strength of bonded
seams ANSI/NSF Modification Standard 54: 1993, Appendix A, Part 3 and Part 5, based on ASTM D413:1982(1993) and ASTM D4437:1984(1988) ASTM D6392:1999
Stress cracking using notched constant
tensile load ASTM D5397:1999
Dimensional stability ASTM D1204:2002 Water absorption ASTM D570:1995 Methodology for cylinder testing of
protectors for geomembranes Environment Agency - March 1998
BENTONITE CLAY Physical Tests and related Opinions and
Interpretations
Confined swell GRI Test Method GCL-1 Free swell STS Method 130:1995
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Interpretations (cont’d)
Swell Index of Clay ASTM D5890:1995 Montmorillonite content (Methylene
blue capacity) STS Method 131:1995
Water absorption of bentonite ASTM E946:1992 GEOSYNTHETIC CLAY LINERS Physical Tests and related Opinions and
Interpretations
Mass per unit area (GCL) ISO 9864:1990
ASTM D5993:1996 BS EN 965:1995 ASTM D5261:1992
Puncture resistance
(CBR puncture test) BS 6906:Part 4:1989 (withdrawn) BS EN ISO 12236:1996 DIN 54307:1982 ASTM D6241:1999
Breaking load and extension
(grab method) ASTM D4632:1991
Moisture content (GCL) ASTM D2216:1992 Tensile properties using a wide width
strip ASTM D4595:1986(1994) BS EN ISO 10319:1996 BS 6906:Part 1:1987(1995) (withdrawn) ISO 10319:1993
Thickness at specified pressures ISO 9863:Part 2:1996
ISO 9863:1990 (withdrawn) BS EN 964-1:1995 ASTM D5199:2001
Peel strength ASTM D4632:1991(mod)
ASTM D413:1982(1993) Index puncture resistance ASTM D4833:1988 Index flux ASTM D5887-04 Hydraulic conductivity ASTM D5084-03
(GR1 GCL2)
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Physical Tests and related Opinions and Interpretations
Determination of tensile properties BS EN 12311:Part 1:2000 Thickness BS EN 1849-2:2001 Mass per unit area BS EN 1849-2:2001 Watertightness EN 1928:2000, Method A
EN 1928:2000, Method A modified by prEN 13859-1 and EN 13859-2
Resistance to water penetration BS EN 13111:2001 Tensile properties BS EN 12311-1:2000
BS EN 12311-1:2000 modified by prEN 13859-1 and EN 13859-2
Dimensional stability BS EN 1107-2:2001 Tear resistance (nail shank) BS EN 12310-1:2000
BS EN 12310-1:2000 modified by prEN 13859-1 and EN 13859-2
Artificial ageing (elevated temperature) BS EN 1296:2001
BS EN 1296:2001 modified by prEN 13859-1 and EN 13859-2
Water vapour transmission BS EN 1931:2000
BS EN ISO 12572:2001 BS 3177:1959
LEATHER Physical Tests and related Opinions and
Interpretations
Barrier Properties Measurement of water vapour
permeability index BS 7209:1990(1997), Appendix B
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Fire Testing and related Opinions and Interpretations
FABRICS and FILLINGS Ignitability BS 5852:Part 1:1979
BS 5852:Part 2:1982 BS 5852:1990(1998) BS EN 1021-1:1994 BS EN 1021-2:1994 ISO 8191-1:1987 ISO 8191-2:1988
FABRICS: Flammability and related Opinions and
Interpretations BS 5438:1976 BS 5438:1989 BS EN 532:1995
BS EN ISO 6940:1995
BS EN ISO 6941:1995 used in sleepwear and dressing gowns BS 5722:1984
BS 5722:1991 for curtains and drapes BS 5867:Part 2:1980(1993) for protection against heat and flame BS EN 1101:1996
BS EN 1102:1996 BS 6249:Part 1:1982 (withdrawn) BS EN 533:1997 BS ISO 15025:2000 BS EN ISO 15025:2002
for bedding BS 7175:1989(1994)
BS 5866:Part 4:1991 BS EN ISO 12952:Parts 1-4:1999
Fabrics for Apparel BS EN 1103:1996 UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE Resistance to ignition and related
Opinions and Interpretations BS 7176:1995
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Ignitability and related Opinions and Interpretations
BS 6807:1986:Sections 1, 2 and 4 BS 6807:1996:Sections 1, 2 and 4 BS EN 597-1:1995 BS EN 597-2:1995
Resistance to ignition BS 7177:1996 TENTS Ignitability and related Opinions and
Interpretations BS 7157:1989(1994)
TEXTILES USED in the CONSTRUCTION of MARQUEES and SIMILAR TEXTILE STRUCTURES
Flammability and related Opinions and Interpretations
BS 7837:1996
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING and GLOVES
Burning behaviour EN 407:1994, Clause 6.3 EN 407:2004, Clause 6.3
Heat transfer (radiation) BS EN 366:1993
ISO 6942:1993 BS EN ISO 6942:2002
Heat transfer (flame) BS EN 367:1992
ISO 9151:1995 Heat transfer (contact heat) BS EN 702:1995
ISO 12127:1996 Molten metal splash BS EN 373:1993
ISO 9185:1990 Small splashes of molten metal BS EN 348:1992
ISO 9150:1988 Heat resistance BS EN 469:1995, Annex A
BS EN 659:1996, Annex A Protection against heat BS ISO 17493:2000 Protection against liquid chemicals EN 368:1993
ISO 6530:1990 Mechanical Risk Test
(for automobile drivers) FIA Standard No 8856:2000 Appendix II
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Standard specifications/
Equipment/Techniques used TEXTILES Dimensional change ISO 5077:1994
ISO 5077:1984 ISO 3759:1984
Washing BS 5651:1989
BS EN ISO 10528:1995 BS EN 26330:1994 ISO 6330:1984 BS EN ISO 6330:2001
Water soak prior to flammability
testing BS 5651:1978 Clause 4 BS 5651:1989 Clause 3
Oven gloves BS 6526:1998 Continued on Page 34
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Materials/Products tested
Type of test/Properties
measured/Range of measurement
Standard specifications/
Equipment/Techniques used SHIRLEY TECHNOLOGIES LTD Leeds
FIBRES Physical Tests and related Opinions and
Interpretations
Strength BS EN ISO 5079:1996 Length IWTO TM-5-97 (Draft)
IWTO 16-67 (E) IWTO 17-85 (E) ISO 6989:1981
Diameter IWTO 6-92
IWTO 8-89 (E) IWS TM 24:1996 BS 2043:1968(1997)
Chemical Tests and related Opinions
and Interpretations
Determination of pH BS 3266:1981(1995), Section 8.3
(withdrawn) BS EN 1413:1998
Alkali solubility BS 3568:1988(1996) Urea bisulphite solubility BS 3584:1989(1994) Solvent extraction BS 3582:1981(1995) Quantitative fibre composition BS 4407:1988(1995)
excluding Method 17 Colour Fastness Tests and related
Opinions and Interpretations
BS EN ISO 105:1999 Artificial light: xenon arc B02 Weathering: xenon arc B04 BS 1006:1990/BS EN 20105:1993 Washing C01 - C05 BS EN ISO 105:1995 Dry cleaning D01
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Type of test/Properties
measured/Range of measurement
Standard specifications/
Equipment/Techniques used FIBRES (cont’d) Colour Fastness Tests and related
Opinions and Interpretations (cont’d)
BS EN ISO 105:1996 Rubbing: Organic solvents
Water Sea water Chlorinated water Perspiration
D02 E01 E02 E03 E04
BS EN ISO 105:1996 Photochromism B05 BS EN ISO 105:1997 Spotting: Water E07 BS EN ISO 105:1997 Domestic and commercial laundering C06 BS ISO 105:2001 Laundering using non-phosphate
reference detergent C08
BS 1006:1990 Alkaline milling
Burnt gas fumes E12 G02
BS 1006:1990/BS EN ISO 105:1995 Bleaching: Hypochlorite
Bleaching: Peroxide Bleaching: Sodium chlorite: Mild Bleaching: Sodium chlorite: Severe dry Heat
N01 N02 N03 N04 P01
BS 1006:1990/BS EN ISO 105:1995 Wet and dry rubbing
Perborate BS EN ISO 105:X12:2003 M&S C10:1985
YARNS Physical Tests and related Opinions and
Interpretations
Strength - Tensile tests BS EN ISO 2062:1995 Count - Linear density BS EN ISO 2060:1995 Twist of yarn from package BS EN ISO 2061:1996 Levelness, twist-untwist
(re-twist method) ASTM D1422:1992
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measured/Range of measurement
Standard specifications/
Equipment/Techniques used YARNS (cont’d) Physical Tests and related Opinions and
Interpretations (cont’d)
Levelness IWTO 18-94 (Draft) Correct invoice mass (weight) BS 4784:Parts 1 and 2:1988(1995)
BS 4784:Part 3:1988(1994) Chemical Tests and related Opinions
and Interpretations
Determination of pH BS 3266:1981(1998), Section 8.3
(withdrawn) BS EN 1413:1998
Alkali solubility BS 3568:1988(1996) Urea bisulphite solubility BS 3584:1989(1994) Colour Fastness Tests and related
Opinions and Interpretations
BS EN ISO 105:1999 Artificial light: xenon arc B02 Weathering B04 BS 1006:1990/BS EN ISO 105:1996 Photochromism B05 BS 1006:1990/BS 20105:1993 Washing C01 - C05 BS 1006:1990/BS EN ISO 105:1996 Domestic and commercial laundering C06 BS ISO 105:2001 Laundering using non-phosphate
reference detergent C08
BS 1006:1990/BS EN ISO 105:1996 Dry cleaning D01 BS 1006:1990/BS EN ISO 105:1996 Rubbing: Organic solvents
Water Sea water Chlorinated water Perspiration
D02 E01 E02 E03 E04
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measured/Range of measurement
Standard specifications/
Equipment/Techniques used YARNS (cont’d) Colour Fastness Tests and related
Opinions and Interpretations (cont’d)
BS 1006:1990/BS EN ISO 105:1997 Spotting: Water E07 BS 1006:1990/ Alkaline milling
Burnt gas fumes E12 G02
BS 1006:1990/BS EN ISO 105:1995 Bleaching: Hypochlorite
Bleaching: Peroxide Bleaching: Sodium chlorite: Mild Bleaching: Sodium chlorite: Severe Dry heat
N01 N02 N03 N04 P01
BS 1006:1990/BS EN ISO 105:1995 Wet and dry rubbing BS EN ISO 105:X12:2003 Perborate M&S C10:1985 FABRICS Physical Tests and related Opinions and
Interpretations
Width BS 1930:1990 (withdrawn)
BS EN 1773:1993 Mass per unit area BS 2471:1978(1997) (withdrawn)
BS EN 12127:1998 BS 6F 100:1998, Section 3.2
Shorn pile weight IWS TM 15:1996 Thickness BS 2544:1987 (withdrawn)
BS EN ISO 5084:1997 Tensile strength and elongation BS 2576:1986(1995) (withdrawn)
IWS TM 4:1996 ISO 5081:1977 BS EN ISO 13934:Part 1:1999 BS 6F 100:1998, Section 3.3
Peel strength UK/SC/4627B.1987, Annex B Grab strength ISO 5082:1982
BS EN ISO 13934:Part 2:1999
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Materials/Products tested
Type of test/Properties
measured/Range of measurement
Standard specifications/
Equipment/Techniques used FABRICS (cont’d) Physical Tests and related Opinions and
Interpretations (cont’d)
Spray rating BS EN 24920:1992(1996) Shower test BS 5066:1974(1993) Woven Fabrics Threads per unit length BS EN 1049/2(1994)
BS 6F 100:1998, Section 3.1 Yarn crimp ISO 7211/3 Yarn twist ISO 7211/4 Yarn count/Linear density ISO 7211/5 Seam tensile properties:
Strip method Grab method
BS EN 13935:Part 1:1999 BS EN 13935:Part 2:1999
Seam slippage BS 3320:1988(1995)
BS EN ISO 13936-1:2004 IWS TM 117:1980 BS 2543:Annex A:1995 BS EN ISO 13936-2:2004
Stiffness BS 3356:1990 Tear strength (Wing Rip) BS 4303:1968(1995)
BS EN ISO 13937:Part 3:2000 (electronic)
Tear strength (Tongue Tear) BS 6F 100:1998, Section 3.5.1
BS EN ISO 13937:Part 4:2000 (electronic)
Tear strength (Trouser Tear) IWS TM 172:1996
BS EN ISO 13937:Part 2:2000 (electronic)
Dimensional stability: Washing BS 1955:1981(1991) (withdrawn)
BS EN 26330:1994 ISO 6330:1984 BS EN 25077:1994
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Materials/Products tested
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measured/Range of measurement
Standard specifications/
Equipment/Techniques used FABRICS (cont’d) Physical Tests and related Opinions and
Interpretations (cont’d)
Dimensional stability: (cont’d) Cold water immersion BS 4736:1985(1996)
ISO 7771:1985 BS 6F 100:1998, Section 3.6
Method of preparation BS EN ISO 3759:1995
BS 4931:1986 (withdrawn) Free stream BS 4323:1979(1995)
ISO 3005:1978 IWTO 29/76
Wool mark IWS TM 31:1996 Hot air UK/SC/4952, Annex A Washing before flammability testing ISO 10528:1995 Bursting strength BS 4768:1972(1997) (withdrawn)
IWS TM 29:1983 BS EN ISO 13938:Part 1:1999
Drape BS 5058:1973(1997) Constructional Properties of Knitted
Fabrics: BS 5441:Sections 2 and 3:1988(1994)
Cover factor of knitted fabrics IWS TM 169:1980 Air permeability BS 5636:1990 (withdrawn) Abrasion resistance BS 5690:1991(1997) (withdrawn)
IWS TM 112:1987 BS EN ISO 12947:Parts 1, 2 and 4: 1999 BS EN 14465:Annex A:2003
Crease recovery BS EN 22313:1992 Pilling BS 5811:1986(1997)
IWS TM 152:1980 IWS TM 196:1980 BS EN ISO 12945:Part 1:2001
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Materials/Products tested
Type of test/Properties
measured/Range of measurement
Standard specifications/
Equipment/Techniques used FABRICS (cont’d) Physical Tests and related Opinions and
Interpretations (cont’d)
Underarm seam strength IWS TM 195:1980 Performance on tumble drying
specifications for upholstery fabrics IWS TM 254:1987 BS 2543:1995 (excludes soiling)
Chemical Tests and related Opinions
and Interpretations
Determination of pH BS 3266:1981(1989), Section 8.3
(withdrawn) BS EN 1413:1998
Alkali solubility BS 3568:1988(1996) Urea bisulphate solubility BS 3584:1989(1994) Solvent extraction BS 3582:1981(1995) Quantitative fibre composition BS 4407:1988 excluding Method 17 Colour Fastness Tests and related
Opinions and Interpretations
BS EN ISO 105:1999 Artificial light: xenon arc B02 Weathering: xenon arc B04 BS 1006:1990/BS EN ISO 105:1996 Photochromism B05 BS 1006:1990/BS EN 20105:1993 Washing C01 - C05 BS 1006:1990/BS EN 20105:1993 Domestic and commercial laundering B06 BS ISO 105:2001 Laundering using non-phosphate
reference detergent C08
BS 1006:1990/BS EN ISO 105:1996 Dry cleaning D01
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Materials/Products tested
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measured/Range of measurement
Standard specifications/
Equipment/Techniques used FABRICS (cont’d) Colour Fastness Tests and related
Opinions and Interpretations (cont’d)
BS 1006:1990/BS EN ISO 105:1996 Rubbing: Organic solvents
Water Sea water Chlorinated water Perspiration
D02 E01 E02 E03 E04
BS 1006:1990/BS EN ISO 105:1997 Spotting: Water E07 BS 1006:1990/ Alkaline milling
Burnt gas fumes E12 G02
BS 1006:1990/BS EN ISO 105:1995 Bleaching: Hypochlorite
Bleaching: Peroxide Bleaching: Sodium Chlorite: Mild Bleaching: Sodium Chlorite: Severe Dry Heat
N01 N02 N03 N04 P01
BS 1006:1990/BS EN ISO 105:1995 Wet and dry rubbing BS EN ISO 105:X12:2003 BS EN ISO 105:1997 Acid chlorination of wool:
Sodium dichlordisocyanurate X14
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Standard specifications/
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FABRICS Fire Tests and related Opinions and
Interpretations
Ignitability, flame spread BS 5438:1976 (Amd 1981)
BS 5438:1989 (Amd 1990/1994)(1997) BS EN 1101:1996 BS EN ISO 6940:1995 BS EN ISO 6941:1995 BS EN 1102:1996 BS EN 1103:1996 IMO Resolution A471 (XII) 1981(1998)
Burning behaviour aircraft components CAA spec 8:1974
FAR/JAR 25 App F Part I (4) (16):1993(1998) Part II 1986(1998)
Sleepwear and dressing gowns BS 5722:1984
BS 5722:1991 Curtains and Drapes BS 5867:Part 2:1980(1993) Protection against heat and flames BS 6249:Part 1:1982 (withdrawn)
BS EN 532:1995 BS EN 533:1997
FABRICS and MADE-UP TEXTILES Electrostatic Tests and related Opinions
and Interpretations
Surface resistivity EN 1149:Part 1:1996
BS 6524:1984(1995) Determination of electrical resistance EN 1149:Part 2:1997
BS 2050:1978(2003) Clause A4.1 and A4.2
Charge decay BS IEC 61340-5-1:2001
BS EN 1149:Part 3:2004
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Materials/Products tested
Type of test/Properties
measured/Range of measurement
Standard specifications/
Equipment/Techniques used PROTECTIVE CLOTHING Electrostatic properties Surface resistivity
Electrical resistance through material BS EN 1149:Part 1:1996 BS EN 1149:Part 2:1997
Charge decay BS EN 1149:Part 3:2004 Electrostatic Tests and related Opinions
and Interpretations
Electrical resistance BS ISO 10965:1998 Static electrical propensity
(walking test) BS ISO 6356:2000
TEXTILE FLOOR COVERINGS, UNDERLAYS AND BACKINGS
Physical Tests and related Opinions and Interpretations
Sample preparation BS ISO 1957:2000 Thickness BS 4051:1987(1996)
ISO 1765:1986 Effective thickness of backing
construction BS 4223:1989(1996) ISO 1766:1986(1999) ISO 1763:1986 ISO 8543:1986 ISO 2549:1986
Apparent (bulk) density (foam backing) BS EN ISO 845:1988 Static loading BS 4939:1987(1996)
ISO 3416:1986 Dynamic loading BS 4052:1987(1996) (withdrawn)
BS ISO 2094:1999 Thickness, compression and recovery BS 4098:1975(1996) Tuft withdrawal BS 5229:1975(1996) Pilling (Martindale) Documented In-House Method
(E2-20) Fibre shedding Documented In-House Method
(E2-15) Lisson tretrad BS EN 1963:1998
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Materials/Products tested
Type of test/Properties
measured/Range of measurement
Standard specifications/
Equipment/Techniques used TEXTILE FLOOR COVERINGS, UNDERLAYS AND BACKINGS (cont’d)
Appearance Retention: Tumbler test - Hexapod - Vetterman
BS 6659:Part 2:1986(1996) ISO 10361:2000 BS EN ISO 11378:Part 2:2001 ISO 10361:2000
Castor chair BS EN 985:2001 Edge frying (Vetterman) Assessment BS EN 1814:1998
BS EN 1471:1997 ISO/FDIS 9405:2a BS 6659:Part 1:1986 (withdrawn) IWS TM 247:1992
Size and squareness of carpet tiles BS 5921:1980(1996) Side length, squareness and straightness
of tiles BS EN 994:1996
Dimensional Stability: RH changes BS 4682:Part 2:1988(1996) Heat BS 4682:Part 3:1981(1996) Water BS 4682:Part 4:1981(1996) Mechanical action Documented In-House Method based
on BS 4682:Part 1:1971 (withdrawn) Heat and/or water BS ISO/PAS 17984:2001 Heat/Water (Aachen) ISO 2551:1981 (E) Heat/Water (Carpet Tiles) BS EN 986:1995 (except distortion) Heat (resilient Floor Coverings) BS EN 434:1994 Physical Tests and related Opinions and
Interpretations
Tensile strength BS 2576:1986 (withdrawn)
BS EN ISO 13934-1:1999 Delamination BS 7399:1991(1996) (withdrawn)
BS ISO 11857:1999
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Materials/Products tested
Type of test/Properties
measured/Range of measurement
Standard specifications/
Equipment/Techniques used TEXTILE FLOOR COVERINGS, UNDERLAYS AND BACKINGS (cont’d)
Physical Tests and related Opinions and Interpretations (cont’d)
Classification of needled floor coverings
BS EN 1470:1998
Performance classification BS 7131:Part 1:1989 (withdrawn) Classification of pile carpets BS EN 1307:1997 Performance tests (underlays) BS 5808:1991(1996), All parts Electrostatic Tests and related Opinions
and Interpretations
Electrical resistance BS 6654:1985(1996)
IBM Electrostatic Tests:1974 ICL Electrostatic Tests:1980 BS ISO 10965:1998
Body voltage BS-DD68:1980(1996)
ISO 6356:2000 BS EN 1815:1998
Chemical Tests and related Opinions
and Interpretations
Solvent extraction BS 3582:1981(1990) Quantitative fibre composition BS 4407:1988, excluding Method 17 Colour Fastness Tests and related
Opinions and Interpretations
Light: xenon arc BS EN ISO 105:B02:1999 Wet and dry rubbing BS EN ISO 105:X12:1999 Shampooing BS 1006:UK-TB:1990 Salt BS 1006:UK-TI:1990 Water BS 1006:UK-TJ:1990 Sea water BS EN ISO 105:1996:E02 Organic solvents BS EN ISO 105:1996:D02
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Type of test/Properties
measured/Range of measurement
Standard specifications/
Equipment/Techniques used TEXTILE FLOOR COVERINGS, UNDERLAYS AND BACKINGS (cont’d)
Flammability Tests and related Opinions and Interpretations
Ignitability and burning behaviour BS 6307:1982(1993)/ISO 6925:1982 ASTM D2859:1996 BS 4790:1987(1996)
Fire propagation and flame spread ASNI/ASTM E648:1997 FLOOR COVERINGS Fire Testing and related Opinions and
Interpretations
Flame spread and smoke DIN 4102:Part 14:1990 Flame spread BS EN ISO 9239:Part 1:2002 PRESSED WOOL FELTS Specification for pressed wool felts BS 4060:1989 NEEDLEFELTS Mass of use surface BS EN 984:1995 Classification BS EN 1470:1998
BS EN 13297:2001 TEXTILE FABRICS and FABRIC ASSEMBLIES
Water soak, washing, dry cleaning, etc BS 5651:1978 BS 5651:1989(1995) ISO 10528:1995
UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE Fire Tests and related Opinions and
Interpretations
Ignitability and burning behaviour
(including water soaking pre-treatments)
BS EN 1021-1:1994 BS EN 1021-2:1994 BS 7176:1995 BS 5852:1990(1998) BS 5852:Part 1:1979 BS 5852:Part 2:1982 ISO 8191-2:1988 ISO 8191-1:1987 IMO Resolution A652 (16):1989(1998)
Aircraft upholstery CAA Spec 8:1978 (4) (6)
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measured/Range of measurement
Standard specifications/
Equipment/Techniques used BEDDING and BEDDING COMPOSITES
Fire Tests and related Opinions and Interpretations
Ignitability and burning behaviour BS 6807:1996 Ignitability of bed bases, etc BS EN 597:Parts 1 and 2:1995 Resistance to ignition IMO Resolution 688 (17)
BS 7177:1996 BS 7175:1989(1994) ISO 12952-1, -2, -3, -4:1998 BS EN ISO 12952-1, -2, -3, -4:1999
BUILDING MATERIALS Fire Tests and related Opinions and
Interpretations
Classification BS EN 13501:Part 1:2002 Direct impingement - single flame
source BS EN ISO 11925:Part 2:2002
Smoke generation from materials ASTM E662-97
BS EN ISO 5659-2:1999 BS 6401:1983 BS EN ISO 5659:Part 1:1999 ATS 1000.001/ABD0031:1997
Non combustibility BS EN ISO 1182:2002 Single burn item BS EN 13823:2002 Lateral flame spread BS ISO 5658:Part 2:1996
/IMO Resolution A653(16) FLOOR and WALL COVERINGS Fire Tests and related Opinions and
Interpretations
Fire propagation BS 476:Part 6:1989 Flame spread BS 476:Part 7:1987 (Amd 1990, 1992,
1993) Also 1997 version
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Type of test/Properties
measured/Range of measurement
Standard specifications/
Equipment/Techniques used IMPACT ABSORBING PLAYGROUND SURFACES
Fire Tests and related Opinions and Interpretations
Ease of ignition BS 7188:1989:Section 6
(Amd 1990 and 1991) (withdrawn) BS 7188:1998
BLANKETS Fire Tests and related Opinions and
Interpretations
Flammability BS 5866:Part 4:1991(1998) FABRICS FOR CAMPING TENTS Fire Tests and related Opinions and
Interpretations
Flammability BS 7837:1996
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Location details Activity
Address: Advanced Materials Services Ltd BTTG - High Performance Materials Unit 14 Wheel Forge Way Ashburton Park Ashburton Road West Trafford Park Manchester M17 1EH
Local contact: Mrs C Austin Tel: +44 (0)161-873 6543 Fax: +44 (0)161-848 7378 Email: [email protected]
Testing: Fibres Coated fabrics Textiles, Made-up textiles Protective clothing Gloves Geotextiles, Geomembranes Geosynthetic clay liners Roofing membranes Textile floor coverings Upholstery
Address: Advanced Materials Services Ltd Fire Technology Services Unit 4B, Stag Industrial Estate Atlantic Street Broadheath Altrincham Cheshire WA14 5DW
Local contact: Mr P M Eaton Tel: +44 (0)161-929 8056 Fax: +44 (0)161-929 8070 Email: [email protected]
Testing: Textiles Furniture and furnishings Tents Protective clothing Gloves Beds and bedding
Address: Shirley Technologies Ltd Unit 12 Westpoint Enterprise Park Clarence Avenue Trafford Park Manchester M17 1QS
Local contact: Dr A Sagar Tel: +44 (0)161-869 1610 Fax: +44 (0)161-872 6492 Email: [email protected]
Testing: Coated fabrics Textiles, Made-up textiles Protective clothing Gloves Textile floor coverings Leather Paint and varnishes Toys Upholstery Process chemicals
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Location details Activity
Address: Advanced Materials Services Ltd Wira House West Park Ring Road Leeds West Yorkshire LS16 6QL
Local contact: Mr M Nunney Tel: +44 (0)113-259 1999 Fax: +44 (0)113-278 0306 Email: [email protected]
Testing: Textiles Textile floor coverings Toys Furniture and furnishings Bedding and bedding composites Building materials Floor and wall coverings Impact absorbing playground surfaces Gymnasium equipment Tents
Address: Shirley Technologies Ltd Wira House West Park Ring Road Leeds West Yorkshire LS16 6QL
Local contact: Mrs J Bullers Tel: +44 (0)113-259 1999 Fax: +44 (0)113-278 0306 Email: [email protected]
Testing: Coated fabrics Textiles, Made-up textiles Textile floor coverings Toys Furniture and furnishings Bedding and bedding composites Floor and wall coverings Tents
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