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Author:
Dr. Subrata Das
Book Price:
$60               Rs.1595


  
Performance of Home Textiles
 
In Performance of Home Textiles Dr Subrata Das very painstakingly listed down the performance standards required by different kinds of soft furnishings with variety of fabric types, their test standards with corresponding ASTM/AATCC test reference numbers. Flammability is a major concern in home textiles, and dealt with in detail by Dr. Das. This would be handy guide and help to set independent benchmarks not only for manufacturers but also for importers who are not necessarily guided by brands and retailers and for the domestic brands and retailers.
 
Contents:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1  Introduction 1
1.1  Concept of home textiles 1
1.2  Use of home textiles in hospitality sector 2
1.3  Consumer’s expectation from home textiles 2
1.4  Home textile market scenario    3
1.5  Use of different fibers in home textiles 3
1.6  Labelling of home textiles 4
1.7  Test methods for home textiles 4
1.8  Quality related issues in home textiles 5
1.9  need for eco-friendly home textiles 6
  References 6
2  Key home textiles market 8
2.1  Introduction 8
2.2  Home textiles in India    9
2.3  Home textiles in China 11
2.4  Home textiles in Pakistan 13
2.5  Home textiles in Bangladesh 13
2.6  Home textiles in Hong Kong 14
2.7  Home textiles in the United States 14
2.8  Home textiles in the United Kingdom 15
2.9  Home textiles in EU 16
2.10  Home textiles in japan    17
2.11  Home textiles in Turkey 19
   References 21
3  Fibres and fabrics used in home textiles 22
3.1  Introduction       22
3.2  Application of conventional fibres in home textiles 23
3.3  Application of new and sustainable fibres in home textiles 23
3.4  Areas of application of home textiles      27
3.5  Conclusion 40
   References 40
4  Performance specifications of different home textiles 42
4.1  Importance of performance specification 42
4.2  Performance requirements of the USA market 42
4.3  Performance requirements of Canada market   77
4.4  Performance requirements of the UK market    83
4.5  Special Performance requirements in home textiles        97
   References 98
5  Labelling issues of home textiles 102
5.1  General labelling requirements for home textiles in the USA 102
5.2  labelling requirement for some textiles in EU      118
5.3  labelling of different home textile products for the US   119
5.4  labelling of different home textile products for Canada  133
   References 133
6  Flammability of home textile   136
6.1  Introduction       136
6.2  Flammability regulations for different home textiles       137
6.3  CATB 117 Section A Part 1-Resilient cellular material 138
6.4  CATB 117 Section A Part 2- Shredded resilient cellular
material (eg., shredded polyurethane foams)    		139
6.5  CATB 117 Section A Part 3- Bean bags     140
6.6  CATB 117 Section A Part 1-Non-man-mad filling materials 140
6.7  CATB 117 Section A Part 2- Shredded and loose fill
materials/feather and down 		141
6.8  CATB 117 Section C-Non-man-mad filling materials           141
6.9  CATB 117 Section D Part 1- Cigarette resistance 142
6.10  CATB 117 Section D Part 2- Smouldering screening test 143
6.11  CATB 117 Section E Part 1- Upholstery fabrics      144
6.12  Some important regulatory test for carpets and rugs 144
6.13  Flammability of blankets               149
6.14  Flammability requirement of towels       151
6.15  16 CFR 1632 mattress and mattress pad test        152
6.16  16 CFR 1632 mattress     flammability test      155
6.17  CA TB 604 bed clothing flammability test   156
6.18  EN1021-1/2:1994 (Figure 6.4)           156
6.19  BS 5852 lgnitability of upholstered seating                  157
6.20  Flammability standards for curtains             159
6.21  Conclusions               159
   References 160
7  Evaluation of home textiles            161
7.1  Introduction       161
7.2  Test methods for towels  163
7.3  Test method for rug          180
7.4  Test method of pot holders and woven mitts           186
7.5  Miscellaneous test methods of home textiles       189
   References     197
8  Finishes used in home textiles     199
8.1  Introduction             199
8.2  Thermal draperies               200
8.3  Protection against unpleasant odour      200
8.4  Temperature- regulated beddings    201
8.5  Endure TM textile finish                    201
8.6  Antimicrobial finish            202
8.7  Moisture management finish                         203
8.8  Flame- retardant finish       203
8.9  Mite free mattresses           204
8.10  Water and oil repellent and soil release finishes                     205
8.11  Towel    finishing      206
8.12  Moisture cross- linking (MXL) or bed linen                  206
8.13  Nanotechnology- based home textile enhancements       206
8.14  Sensory perception technology 207
   References            207
9  Eco- friendly aspect in home textiles 209
9.1  Introduction 209
9.2  Trade marks and labels used in environment-friendly home textile 211
9.3  Different eco- friendly standard in home textiles 215
9.4  Importance of eco-labelling 225
   References         226
   Index 228
     
 
   
 
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