Many of our fabrics hold certification for a range of properties and uses.
OEKO-TEX 100 Certified
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"Printed on OEKO-TEX 100 certified fabric"
Fabrics that are OEKO-TEX 100 certified have been independently tested to ensure they do not contain over 300 harmful substances. The certification covers every stage of production up until the point it reaches our factory.
Learn more about OEKO-TEX at https://www.oeko-tex.com.
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. |
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