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What do I need to know to sell mattresses, divans and bed bases in the UK?
Domestic mattresses, divans and bed bases are required to be of satisfactory quality and fit for purpose. The fire safety of these items is controlled by legislation - not discussed here but for further information click on Fire safety controls - domestic beds
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What do I need to know to sell bunk beds in the UK?
The supply of bunk beds in the UK are controlled by two sets of safety regulations. The Bunk Beds (Entrapment Hazards) (Safety) Regulations. The General Product Safety Regulations
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How is ignition resistance measured?
The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations contain a series of Schedules which detail the method by which upholstery materials are to be tested to demonstrate compliance.
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Domestic Flammability Guide
Any filling material, whether foam or non-foam, intended for use in furniture, must meet specified ignition tests. This means any material included for the purpose of filling or stuffing the upholstered parts of the furniture.
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Upholstered Furniture Fire Safety Regulations. Introduction
The UK Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations is a legal document designed to ensure that fabrics and foams used in the UK are safe.
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Laser welded textile and upholstery seams
Laser welded textile and upholstery seams can perform as well as, if not better than, traditionally stitched seams. There are, according to FIRA, other potential benefits of this technology.
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Reduce upholstery fabric complaints through testing
When designing or selecting upholstery fabrics performance requirements should not be an afterthought but a first consideration, and if suitable levels are not achievable the fabric is not suitable for use no matter how attractive it may be.
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Fire safety controls for mattresses divans and bed bases
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Fire Safety Controls
There are no mandatory regulations in the non-domestic/contract furniture sector that detail precisely the ignition resistance requirements for furniture. However, the fire safety of the premises in which the furniture is used is controlled by the Fire Precautions Act.
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What do I need to know about selecting foam interiors?
Foam interiors for furniture are required to be of satisfactory quality and fit for purpose. This means they are expected to adequately support a user throughout the life of the furniture. Selection of the wrong foam can result in excessive cushion softening which manifests itself as cushion hollowing, loss of comfort, bottoming out, cushion collapse and cover bagging.
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What do I need to know to sell "Rise-Recliner" chairs in the UK?
Back in 2000 a fatal accident occurred involving an 8 year old girl who became caught in the mechanism of a rise/recline chair. Following this, and in the absence of any European Safety Standard for this type of product, a decision was made to produce a British Standard to try to improve the safety of this type of product.
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Fire safety requirements for mattress toppers, pads and protectors
This article discusses the fire safety requirements for bedding products such as mattress protectors, pads and toppers
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A New Standard For Children's Cots
A new set of European Standards for children's cots has recently been published: BS-EN 716-1:2008 and BS-EN 716-2:2008
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A new British Standard for Children's beds - BS 8509: 2008
BS 8509:2008 Children's beds for domestic use. Safety requirements and test methods - has now been published as a full British Standard.
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Fire safety of furniture and furnishings in the home - A Guide to the UK Regulations
The guide covers the flammability requirements for all upholstered domestic product including, sofas, armchairs, beds, mattresses, mattress toppers and some outdoor furniture. The guide provides advice on the requirements for manufacturers of fabrics and foams as well as the manufacturer/retailer of the final product.
