Our economy cotton is a 100% cotton plain weave fabric in optic white. With a smooth surface and crisp feel, economy cotton is ideal for a wide range of craft and hobby projects.
As with all our custom printed cotton fabrics, our economy cotton have been pre-treated to offer excellent wash fastness and durability.
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| EN 71-3:2019 [1] | EN 71-3:2019.pdf |
Representative samples have been independently tested against commercial standards by a UKAS accredited lab. Learn more Please note care instructions are provided for guidance only and recommend testing to ensure the fabric is suitable for your intended use.
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If your product is intended to come into contact with food, there are strict safety requirements set out in law.
The following are relevant standards for fire safety for beeswax wraps:
| Standard | Description |
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| EN 1186:2022 | Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs. Plastics |
| EU 1935:2021 | on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food |
It is imperative that you get your final product tested for food safety before retailing.
The safety of the product can depend not only on the base fabric, but also the choice of wax and the overall construction - it is not enough to just have the fabric tested.
There are no specific standards relating to bunting, but depending on their end use, you may consider treating them as vertical wall hangings, in which case they will need to meet the safety requirements for curtains, or toys, in which case they will need to meet the safety requirements for toys.
It is important to note the relevant standards for particle filtering respirators:
| Standard | Description |
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| EN 149:2001+A1:2009 | Respiratory protective devices. Filtering half masks to protect against particles. Requirements, testing, marking |
You should make sure that your construction conforms with any relevant standards for the advertised use of masks made from our fabric.
It is most likely that masks created from our fabric will be decorative only, for example as neck warmers, snoods, gaiters and the like, and the efficacy is not warranted.
The main requirements when making garments from our fabric are related to labelling
The following are relevant standards for garments:
| Standard | Description |
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| EN 13402:2002 | Size designation of clothes |
| EN 14682:2014 | Safety of children's clothing - Cords and drawstrings on children's clothing - Specifications |
You must make sure you construct your garments safely, but otherwise, the only strict requirements are about labelling, which only apply if you're looking to market your creations for sale.
Please note this information is inteded for guidance only. You should check appropriate standards yourself to make sure your product conforms to all the necessary safety standards for your particular use case.
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