Many of our fabrics hold certification for a range of properties and uses.
Better Cotton Initiative Certified
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"Printed on Better Cotton Initiative certified fabric"
Fabric sourced under the Better Cotton Initiative are made by producers that adhere to the sustainability standards that aim to make global production better for the people that produce it.
Learn more about the Better Cotton Initiative at https://bettercotton.org .
OEKO-TEX Eco Passport Certified Ink
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"Printed using OEKO-TEX Eco Passport certified ink"
All our fabrics are printed using OEKO-TEX Eco Passport certified ink. This means they have been independently checked to ensure they do not contain chemicals that are harmful to human health.
Learn more about OEKO-TEX Eco Passport at https://www.oeko-tex.com
ECOCERT Certified Ink
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"Printed using ECOCERT certified ink"
Fabrics marked ECOCERT have been printed using ECOCERT certified inks. This means they have been independently checked to ensure they have been made in an environmentally and socially responsible way.
Learn more about ECOCERT at https://www.ecocert.com/
EN71-3 Certified
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"A representative sample of this fabric has been tested and passed the requirements of EN71-3."
EN71-3 certified indicates that a representative sample has been independently tested to ensure it met the requirements of EN71-3. The representative sample tested featured a print that utilises all inks that we use on that particular fabric.
EN71-3 is part of the CE directive that ensures toys sold in the EU meet a minimum safety standard. Part 3 relates to the migration of harmful elements.
Fire Retardant
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"Fabric meets the requirements of standard"
Fabrics that are fire retardant have been independently tested to ensure they meet the requirements of a specific standard.
Please note our fire-retardant information is for guidance only. It is your responsibility to ensure the fire-retardant rating of a fabric is appropriate for the end use. If you are unsure, please contact our team who will be able to advise further, or recommend an independent fire safety expert.
| Standard | Description |
|---|---|
| BS5815-3 | British flame-retardant standard for counterpanes and continental quilt secondary covers in the public sector. Fabrics that are BS5815-3 certified are suitable for these applications in commercial and public sector environments. |
| BS5852 Crib 5 | British flame-retardant standard for contract upholstery. Fabrics that are certified BS5852 Crib 5 are suitable for upholstery in environments such as hotels, pubs and restaurants. |
| BS5852 Sources 0 & 1 |
British flame-retardant standard where the source refers to the source of ignition: - Source 0 is a smoldering cigarette - Source 1 is a simulated match |
| BS5867-2 Type A, B & C |
British flame-retardant standard for curtain and drapery fabric. The type refers to the level of fire resistance and suitability for use in certain environments: - Type A for low risk environments such as offices - Type B for high risk environments such as hotels - Type C for extremely high-risk environments such as hospitals |
| BS7175 Source 0 - 7 |
British flame-retardant standard for bedcovers and pillows. The source refers to the source of ignition used in the test: - Source 0 is a lit cigarette - Sources 1 - 3 are flames from a burner or butane flame - Sources 4 - 7 are from wooden crib |
| BS7837 | British flame-retardant standard for textiles used in the construction of marquees and similar textile structures. |
| IMO FTP Code 2010 Part 7 | IMO (International Maritime Organisation) flame retardant standard for curtains and vertically suspended fabrics. Fabrics that are IMO FTP Code 2010 Part 7 certified are suitable for curtains and vertically suspended fabrics on ships. |
| IMO FTP Code 2010 Part 8 | IMO (International Maritime Organisation) flame retardant standard for upholstery. Fabrics that are IMO FTP Code 2010 Part 8 certified are suitable for upholstery on ships. |
| NFP92 503-505 M1-4 | French flame-retardant standard for contract drapery. The M rating refers to the level of fire resistance with M1 being the highest and M4 being non flame retardant. Please note, if you require certification for use in the United Kingdom, you may need BS5867-2 certification. |
Performance
Representative samples of all our fabrics have been independently tested by a UKAS accredited laboratory to ensure they meet commercial standards for a wide range of uses.
| Standard | Description |
|---|---|
| BS EN 71-3:2019 |
Chemical Migration of Toxic Elements: A test to ensure the fabric does not contain excessive levels of harmful chemicals that would prevent it from being used in CE marked products for children. The test is graded as a pass or fail. |
| BS EN 105 X12 |
Dry and Wet Fastness to Rubbing: A test to determine the resistance of the print to rubbing off and staining other textiles. The test is graded using the Greyscale for Staining where a test score of 5 is excellent and 1 is poor. |
| BS EN 12945-2 |
Pilling Resistance: A test to determine the resistance of the fabric to piling. The test is graded visually at set intervals where a test score of 5 is excellent and 1 is poor. |
| Martindale | A test that simulates wear of a fabric to determine its durability. The test is graded as using a score with determines its suitability for levels of use. |
Standards
The following is a list of standards you may encounter on our website.
| Standard Name | Title |
|---|---|
| ASTM F1821:2022 | Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toddler Beds |
| BS 1877-8:1974 | Domestic bedding - Pillows and bolsters for domestic use (excluding cellular rubber pillows and bolsters) |
| BS 5438:1976 | Methods of test for flammability of vertically oriented textile fabrics and fabric assemblies subjected to a small igniting flame |
| BS 5815-3:1991 | Sheets, sheeting, pillowslips, towels, napkins, counterpanes and continental quilt secondary covers suitable for use in the public sector - Specification for counterpanes and continental quilt secondary covers including flammability performance |
| BS 5815-3:2021 | Sheets, sheeting, pillowslips, towels, napkins, counterpanes and continental quilt secondary covers suitable for use in the public sector - Specification for counterpanes and continental quilt secondary covers including flammability performance |
| BS 5852:2006 | Methods of test for assessment of the ignitability of upholstered seating by smouldering and flaming ignition sources |
| BS 5867-2:2008 | Fabrics for curtains, drapes and window blinds - Flammability requirements. Specification |
| BS 7175:1989 | Methods of test for the ignitability of bedcovers and pillows by smouldering and flaming ignition sources |
| BS 7837:1996 | Specification for flammability performance for textiles used in the construction of marquees and similar textile structures |
| BS 8509:2008+A1:2011 | Childrens beds for domestic use. Safety requirements and test methods |
| BS 18700:2023 | Children’s mattresses. Mattresses for moses baskets, perambulators, carrycots and similar domestic articles. Specification |
| DIN 4102-1:1998 | Fire behaviour of building materials and elements - Classification of building materials - Requirements and testing |
| EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018 | Safety of toys - Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties |
| EN 71-2:2020 | Safety of toys - Part 2: Flammability |
| EN 71-3:2019 | Safety of toys - Part 3: Migration of certain elements |
| EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021 | Safety of toys - Part 3: Migration of certain elements |
| EN 71-6:1994 | Safety of toys - Part 6: Graphical symbol for age warning labelling |
| EN 71-8:2018 | Safety of toys - Part 8: Activity toys for domestic use |
| EN 149:2001+A1:2009 | Respiratory protective devices. Filtering half masks to protect against particles. Requirements, testing, marking |
| EN 342:2017 | Protective clothing - Ensembles and garments for protection against cold |
| EN 343:2019 | Protective clothing - Protection against rain |
| EN 407:2020 | Protective gloves and other hand protective equipments against thermal risks (heat and/or fire) |
| EN 581-1:2017 | Outdoor furniture - Seating and tables for camping, domestic and contract use - Part 1: General safety requirements |
| EN 581-2:2015/AC:2016 | Outdoor furniture - Seating and tables for camping, domestic and contract use - Part 2: Mechanical safety requirements and test methods for seating |
| EN 581-3:2017 | Outdoor furniture - Seating and tables for camping, domestic and contract use - Part 3: Mechanical safety requirements for tables |
| EN 716-1:2017 | Furniture. Children's cots and folding cots for domestic use - Safety requirements |
| EN 985:2001 | Textile floor coverings - Assessment of changes in appearance |
| EN 1021-1:2014 | Furniture - Assessment of the ignitability of upholstered furniture - Part 1: Ignition source smouldering cigarette |
| EN 1021-2:2014 | Furniture - Assessment of the ignitability of upholstered furniture - Part 2: Ignition source match flame equivalent |
| EN 1082-2:2000 | Protective clothing - Gloves and arm guards protecting against cuts and stabs by hand knives - Part 2: Gloves and arm guards made of material other than chain mail |
| EN 1082-3:2000 | Protective clothing - Gloves and arm guards protecting against cuts and stabs by hand knives - Part 3: Impact cut test for fabric, leather and other materials |
| EN 1102:2016 | Textiles and textile products - Burning behaviour - Curtains and drapes - Detailed procedure to determine the flame spread of vertically oriented specimens |
| EN 1103:2005 | Textiles. Fabrics for apparel. Detailed procedure to determine the burning behaviour |
| EN 1186:2022 | Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs. Plastics |
| EN 1307:2014+A3:2018 | Textile floor coverings. Classification. |
| EN 1466:2023 | Child care articles. Carry cots and stands for domestic use. Safety requirements and test methods. |
| EN 1957:2012 | Furniture. Beds and mattresses. Test methods for the determination of functional characteristics and assessment criteria |
| EN 12227:2010 | Playpens for domestic use - Safety requirements and test methods |
| EN 12520:2024 | Furniture - Safety, strength and durability - Requirements for domestic seating |
| EN 13034:2005+A1:2009 | Protective clothing against liquid chemicals - Performance requirements for chemical protective clothing offering limited protective performance against liquid chemicals (Type 6 and Type PB [6] equipment) |
| EN 13120:2009+A1:2014 | Internal blinds - Performance requirements including safety |
| EN 13138-1:2021 | Buoyant aids for swimming instruction - Part 1: Safety requirements and test methods for buoyant aids to be worn |
| EN 13402:2002 | Size designation of clothes |
| EN 13501-1:2018 | Fire classification of construction products and building elements - Classification using data from reaction to fire tests. |
| EN 13772:2011 | Textiles and textile products - Burning behaviour - Curtains and drapes - Measurement of flame spread of vertically oriented specimens with large ignition source |
| EN 13773:2003 | Textiles and textile products - Burning behaviour - Curtains and drapes - Classification scheme |
| EN 13782:2015 | Temporary structure - Tents - Safety |
| EN 14041:2018 | Resilient, textile, laminate and modular multilayer floor coverings - Essential characteristics |
| EN 14215:2018 | Textile floor coverings - Classification of machine-made rugs and runners |
| EN 14465:2003 | Textiles - Upholstery fabrics - Specification and methods of test |
| EN 14465:2003+A1:2006 | Textiles. Upholstery fabrics. Specification and methods of test |
| EN 14533:2015 | Textiles and textile products - Burning behaviour of bedding items - Classification scheme |
| EN 14682:2014 | Safety of children's clothing - Cords and drawstrings on children's clothing - Specifications |
| EN 14878:2007 | Textiles - Burning behaviour of children's nightwear - Specification |
| EN 15619:2014 | Rubber or plastic coated fabrics - Safety of temporary structures (tents) - Specification for coated fabrics intended for tents and related structures |
| EN 16433:2014 | Internal blinds - Protection from strangulation hazards - Test methods |
| EN 16434:2014 | Internal blinds - Protection from strangulation hazards - Requirements and test methods for safety devices |
| EN 17353:2020 | Protective clothing - Enhanced visibility equipment for medium risk situations - Test methods and requirements |
| EN 17394-1:2021 | Textiles and textile products - Part 1: Safety of children's clothing - Security of attachment of attached components to infants' clothing - Specification |
| EN 17394-2:2020 | Textiles and textile products - Part 2: Safety of children's clothing - Security of attachment of buttons - Test method |
| EN 17394-3:2021 | Textiles and textile products - Part 3: Safety of children's clothing - Security of attachment of metal mechanically applied press fasteners - Test method |
| EN 17394-4:2021 | Textiles and textile products - Part 4: Safety of children's clothing - Security of attachment of components except buttons and metal mechanically applied press fasteners - Test method |
| EN 20105-A02:1995 | Textiles. Tests for colour fastness - Grey scale for assessing change in colour |
| EN 24920:1992 | Textiles - Determination of resistance to surface wetting (spray test) of fabrics (withdrawn) |
| EN 60529:1992+A2:2013 | Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) |
| EN IEC 60598-1:2021 | Luminaires - Part 1: General requirements and tests |
| EN ISO 105-X12:2016 | Textiles. Tests for colour fastness - Colour fastness to rubbing |
| EN ISO 4920:2012 | Textile fabrics - Determination of resistance to surface wetting (spray test) |
| EN ISO 5912:2020 | Camping tents - Requirements and test methods |
| EN ISO 6941:2003 | Textile fabrics — Burning behaviour — Measurement of flame spread properties of vertically oriented specimens |
| EN ISO 9405:2017 | Textile floor coverings - Assessment of changes in appearance |
| EN ISO 12402-7:2020 | Personal flotation devices - Part 7: Materials and components - Safety requirements and test methods |
| EN ISO 12402-8:2020 | Personal flotation devices - Part 8: Accessories - Safety requirements and test methods |
| EN ISO 12402-9:2020 | Personal flotation devices - Part 9: Evaluation |
| EN ISO 12945-2:2000 | Textiles. Determination of fabric propensity to surface pilling, fuzzing or matting - Modified Martindale method |
| EN ISO 12945-2:2020 | Textiles. Determination of fabric propensity to surface pilling, fuzzing or matting - Modified Martindale method |
| EN ISO 12951:2020 | Textile floor coverings - Determination of mass loss, fibre bind and stair nosing appearance change using the Lisson Tretrad machine |
| EN ISO 12952-1:2010 | Textiles — Assessment of the ignitability of bedding items - Part 1: Ignition source: smouldering cigarette |
| EN ISO 12952-2:2010 | Textiles — Assessment of the ignitability of bedding items - Part 2: Ignition source: match-flame equivalent |
| EN ISO 20471:2013 | High visibility clothing - Test methods and requirements |
| EN ISO 25649-1:2017 | Floating leisure articles for use on and in the water - Part 1: Classification, materials, general requirements and test methods |
| EU 1935:2021 | on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food |
| EU 2016/425:2016 | EU Regulation on personal protective equipment |
| EU 2018/395 | detailed rules for the operation of balloons pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council |
| IMO FTP Code 2010 Part 7 | Test for vertically supported textiles and films |
| IMO FTP Code 2010 Part 8 | Upholstered Furniture Fire Test |
| ISO 1763:2020 | Textile floor coverings — Determination of number of tufts and/or loops per unit length and per unit area |
| ISO 1765:1986 | Machine-made textile floor coverings |
| ISO 1766:1999 | Textile floor coverings — Determination of thickness of pile above the substrate |
| ISO 2424:2024 | Textile floor coverings — Vocabulary |
| ISO 3018:1974 | Textile floor coverings — Rectangular textile floor coverings — Determination of dimensions |
| ISO 4919:2012 | Carpets — Determination of tuft withdrawal force |
| ISO 8543:2020 | Textile floor coverings — Methods for determination of mass |
| ISO 10361:2015 | Textile floor coverings — Production of changes in appearance by means of Vettermann drum and hexapod tumbler tester |
| ISO 10874:2009 | Resilient, textile and laminate floor coverings - Classification |
| ISO 21420:2020 | Protective gloves — General requirements and test methods |
| NF P92-507:2004 | Fire Safety - Building - Interior Hardware Materials - Classification According to Reaction to Fire |
| Oekotex Standard 100 | Oekotex Standard 100 |
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