BS 7175 UK Bedding Flammability Test Standard

Standard Introduction: This standard describes the test methods for the flammability of bed covers and pillows under smoldering and burning conditions with ignition sources of varying severity.

The standard is divided into three tests:

Test One: Pillows and European-style Duvets

Sample Preparation: Pillows should be full-size items;

European-style duvet samples should have a minimum size of 650mm × 650mm

Test Procedure: a. Smoldering Cigarette Test—Ignition Source 0

b. Butane Flame Test—Ignition Sources 1 to 3

c. Wood Crib Test—Ignition Sources 4 to 7

Test Two: Individual Bed Covers (including mattress covers and duvet covers, sheets, pillowcases, blankets, bedspreads, and European-style duvet covers)

Sample Preparation: For cigarette ignition sources, the minimum size is 0.450mm × 1350mm, allowing for three folds;

For burning ignition sources 1 to 7, the minimum size should be 650mm × 650mm

Test Procedure: Same as Test One

Test Three: Composite Testing of Known Bed Covers and Pillows

Sample Preparation: Specimens should be rectangular with a minimum size of 650mm × 650mm

Test Procedure: Same as Test One

Other Related Standards:

ASTM D6413: Standard Test Method for Flame Resistance of Textiles (Vertical Test)

ASTM D 4151: Standard Test Method for Flammability of Blankets

ASTM D1230: Standard Test Method for Flammability of Apparel Textiles

ISO 6941: Textile Fabrics—Burning Behavior—Measurement of Flame Spread Properties of Vertically Oriented Specimens

CAN/CGSB-4.2 NO.27.1: Textile Test Methods—Flame Resistance—Vertical Flame Test

AS 2755.1: Textiles—Fire Tests—Ignitability Testing of Vertical Specimens