CEN/TC 248/SC 1/WG 2 - Bedding items

This European standard specifies a classification scheme for the burning behaviour of bedding items based on two ignition sources (smouldering cigarette and small open flame).
The classification is applied to single bedding items only and not to complete bed assemblies.

This European Standard specifies product specific details concerning specimens size, wash procedures, set-up of specimens and positions of cigarettes for testing bedding items according to the method described in prEN ISO 12952-1.

This European Standard specifies a general test method common to all bedding items, for assessment of their ignitability when subjected to a smouldering cigarette.  prEN ISO 12952-2 describes a specific test method for bedding items, which can normally be placed on a mattress, for example:  - mattress covers; - underlays; - incontinence-sheets and -pads; - sheets; - blankets; - electric blankets; - quilts (duvets) and covers; - pillows (whatever the filling) and bolsters; - pillowcases.

This European Standard specifies product-specific details concerning specimen size, wash procedures, set-up of specimens and positions of the ignition source for testing bedding items according to the method described in prEN ISO 12952-3.

This European Standard specifies a general test method common to all bedding items, for assessment of their ignitability when subjected to a smouldering cigarette.  prEN ISO 12952-4 describes a specific test method for bedding items, which can normally be placed on a mattress, for example:  - mattress covers; - underlays; - incontinence-sheets and -pads; - sheets; - blankets; - electric blankets; - quilts (duvets) and covers; - pillows (whatever the filling) and bolsters; - pillowcases.