BS EN 14878:Textiles. Burning behaviour of children's nightwear. Specification
BS EN 14878-Standard
BS EN 14878:Textiles. Burning behaviour of children's nightwear. Specification
BS EN 14878-Method
The test methods are based on BS EN 1103:2005 Textiles - Fabrics for apparel - Detailed procedure to determine the burning behaviour.Apply the flame to spcimen for 10s
BS EN 14878-Requirement
Class |
Application |
Parameters to be measured |
Minimum requirements |
A |
Children’s nightwear (NOT pyjamas) |
Surface flash Time of flame spread |
No surface flash 3rd marker thread (520mm) not severed i |
B |
Children’s pyjamas |
Surface flash Time of flame spread |
No surface flash 3rd marker thread (520mm) not severed |
C |
Babies’ nightwear |
Not test |
None |
BS EN 14878 - Relative Test:
BS 5722:1984 Specification for Flammability performance of fabrics and fabric combinations used in nightwear garments
EN 1103:Textiles - Fabrics for apparel -- Detailed procedure to determine the burning
16CFR 1615(Size 0-6), 16CFR1616 (Size 7-14) STANDARD FOR THE FLAMMABILITY OF CHILDREN'S SLEEPWEAR
CAN/CGSB-4.2 No. 27.5-2008 TEXTILE TEST METHODS Flame Resistance — 45º Angle Test — One-Second Flame Impingement
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