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BS 4723:2002

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The latest, up-to-date edition.

Stretch covers for upholstered furniture. Specification

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

05-03-2002

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Fabrics
5 Make-up
6 Marking
Annex A (normative) Method for determining of change
        in area on washing
Annex B (normative) Method for determining of stretch
        and recovery
Tables

Defines make-up and performance requirements for cleanable stretch covers that are made from knitted fabrics, for domestic upholstered furniture.

Committee
TCI/66
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 4723(1990) and 01/120864 DC (03/2002) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, October 2008. (09/2008)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
10
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current

This British Standard specifies make-up and performance requirements for cleanable stretch covers, made from knitted fabrics, for domestic upholstered furniture.

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