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Soft Home Furnishings Testing

With the demand for high quality products increasing and governmental regulations continuing to evolve, testing of soft home furnishings becomes essential to minimize risk and protect the interest of both manufacturers and consumers.

Intertek offers the following testing solutions for soft home furnishings:

Fiber Identification – Most countries importing soft home furnishings products require fiber identification labels that indicate the fiber identification labels that indicate the fiber type and percentage of fiber components. Some countries even use fiber composition to classify quota categories. Intertek maintains a staff of experienced technicians who can accurately identify fibers and fiber blends, including bamboo, cashmere, etc.

Feather and Down Testing – In many countries Intertek offers special feather and down testing for soft home furnishings. Tests are available for quantitative analysis, filling power, thermal properties, migration, and penetration resistance.

Flammability Testing – It is important to note that soft home furnishings have flammability regulations that differ from the apparel regulations and to pay special attention to regulations established for upholstery, rugs, and carpets.

Care Label Instructions – Many countries have mandatory or voluntary standards for care label instructions that apply to soft home furnishing products. Intertek conducts the following tests to determine the most appropriate consumer care conditions for the tested products:

  • Colorfastness to washing or dry cleaning
  • Dimensional stability
  • Appearance retention 
  •  Ironing, if needed

to see how Intertek can help your organization with Soft Home Furnishings Testing.

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