Q3: Standards Flashcards

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Specifications and standards

why

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In order for a textile to be suitable for a particular end use it must have certain attributes or properties.

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draw up details

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Specifications are therefore drawn up detailing things like fibre content, yarn and fabric construction and finish. In addition, the minimum performance in use is also detailed.

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min performance use

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This covers various parameters, such as wash and light fastness, strength, flammability, and so on.

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identify

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The standards also identify the various test methods to be used in determining whether the textile meets the specification.

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who draws it up

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Various national and international bodies, such as South African Bureau of standards (SABS), British Standards Institute (BS), International Standards Or- ganisation (ISO) and American Society for Testing and Materials (AMTS), are responsible for drawing up performance standards.

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retailers

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Many retailers have developed their own performance standards, some of which refer to national/international test methods and others to their own in-house test methods.

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used as an agreement

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Performance standards may be used as part of the agreement between the manufacturer and retailer, in advertising or listed on attached labels as information for consumers.

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