1、BRITISH STANDARD BS1877-8: 1974 Incorporating Amendment No.1 Specification for Domestic bedding Part8: Pillows and bolsters for domestic use (excluding cellular rubber pillows and bolsters) UDC 645.42+645.47/.48:645.471:684.721BS1877-8:1974 This British Standard, having been approved by the BeddingI
2、ndustry Standards Committee,was published underthe authorityof the Executive Boardon 18January1974 BSI08-1999 First published July1952 First revision March1955 Second revision September1963 Third revision January1974 The following BSI references relate to the work on this standard: Committee referen
3、ce BDM/10 Draft for comment72/62327 ISBN 0 580 07589 3 Co-operating organizations The Bedding Industry Standards Committee under whose supervision this British Standard was prepared consists of representatives of the following Government departments and industrial and other organizations: British Ru
4、bber Manufacturers Association* Consumers Association Consumer Standards Advisory Committee of BSI* Department of the Environment* Furnishing Spring Makers Federation Institute of Iron and Steel Wire Manufacturers Ministry of Defence* National Association of Retail Furnishers National Bedding Federa
5、tion Limited* National Union of Furniture Trade Operatives* Ticking Group* The Government departments and industrial organizations marked with an asterisk in the above list, together with the following, were directly represented on the committees entrusted with the preparation of this British Standa
6、rd: Association of Hospital Management Committees Association of Nurse Administrators British Fire Services Association British Man-made Fibres Federation British Nursery Goods Association Department of Health and Social Security Institute of Health Service Administrators Medical Superintendents Soc
7、iety National Feather Purifiers Association National Fillings Trades Association Royal College of Nursing and National Council of Nurses of the United Kingdom Amendments issued since publication Amd. No. Date of issue Comments 1944 April1976 Indicated by a sideline in the marginBS1877-8:1974 BSI 08-
8、1999 i Contents Page Co-operating organizations Inside front cover Foreword ii 1 Scope 1 2 Definitions 1 3 Dimensions 1 4 Filling materials 1 5 Coverings 1 6 Quantities of filling materials 2 7 Making up 2 8 Construction and workmanship 2 9 Performance requirements 3 10 Marking 3 11 Packaging 3 Tabl
9、e 1 Minimum net weights of filling materials 2 Publications referred to Inside back coverBS1877-8:1974 ii BSI 08-1999 Foreword This part8 of BS1877 is the third revision of the British Standard for pillows and bolsters for domestic use, which was first published in1952; it supersedes Part8 of BS1877
10、:1963, and introduces an additional standard size of pillow and new metric sizes of bolsters. Those new and additional sizes take into account the fact that new metric sizes of spring-interior mattresses for domestic use were introduced in BS1877-1 “Spring interior mattresses for adult use (performa
11、nceand construction)” which was published in1971. Particular attention has been given to requirements for cot and pram pillows. There has been concern for many years about the problem of a safe pillow for infants, particularly because there are occasional reports that accidental suffocation of a you
12、ng child in bed has occurred, sometimes linked with the suggestion that the unexplained death of an infant may have been caused by the use of an unsatisfactory pillow. This standard includes performance requirements for hardness of, and for air-flow through, infants pillows. It calls up the methods
13、of test given in BS4578 “Methods of test for hardness of, and for air-flow through, infants pillows”. There are several aspects of a pillow which may cause a certain amount of risk to the child using it, particularly the fact that if the surface becomes wet because of the child upsetting something o
14、r being sick, and the porosity of the pillow and cover does not allow the fluid to drain away quickly, any advantage which the pillow has when it is dry will be forfeited. There is also the possibility of the development of infection, for which reason it is reasonable to expect that a small childs p
15、illow should be easily washed and dried and that such cleansing does not impair the performance of the pillow. BS4578 therefore includes, as an integral part of the methods of test for air-flow and for hardness, a washing procedure whereby the pillow is twice washed, rinsed and dried. Any pillow whi
16、ch is to be used in a cot or pram, should have on its label the warning, as recommended by the Department of Health and Social Security, that a child under12months old should not sleep on a pillow. Attention is drawn to the fact that such pillows should also carry a warning that any additional pillo
17、w cover which is used should be of open construction in order not to interfere with the air-flow of the pillow, a property to which designers have given special attention. Attention is also drawn to the fact that the use of the BSI Certification Trade Mark (the Kitemark) is mandatory for compliance
18、with the requirements of this British Standard (see Clause10). The Kitemark may only be used under licence granted to the manufacturer by the Institution. For further information seetheinside back cover of this standard. A British Standard does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of
19、a contract. Users of British Standards are responsible for their correct application. Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations. Summary of pages This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pagesi andii, pages1 to4, an inside back
20、cover and a back cover. This standard has been updated (see copyright date) and may have had amendments incorporated. This will be indicated in the amendment table on the inside front cover.BS1877-8:1974 BSI 08-1999 1 1 Scope This Part of this British Standard specifies requirements for pillows, inc
21、luding pillows for prams and cots, and bolsters for domestic use other than those filled with cellular rubber materials. The pillows covered by this Part of this standard are not recommended for children under12 months old to sleep on. In order to reduce the risk of a pillow being in any way respons
22、ible for fatal accidents it is recommended that the cot pillows are filled so that the surface of the pillow is firm enough to prevent a childs head from sinking into it, and such that the covering is not loose enough on the surface to be drawn into the mouth. NOTEThe titles of the British Standards
23、 referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover. 2 Definitions For the purposes of this Part of this British Standard the definitions given in BS2005 and BS1425 apply. 3 Dimensions 3.1 Pillows. The standard sizes for pillows for ordinary use shall be 74cm 48cm 69cm 46cm. Pillows of
24、 a size other than one of the standard sizes shall be clearly marked with the words “special size”, except pillows of58cm 38cm for use in cots and perambulators which shall be marked “cot pillow” or “pram pillow”. Each pillow shall be marked with its length and width. The dimensions specified are ac
25、tual finished sizes after sewing and turning of the ticks, and shall be subject to a tolerance of 5mm on the length and width. All measurements shall be made on the seam. 3.2 Bolsters. Each bolster shall be of one of the following lengths 150cm 135cm 100cm 90cm. Each bolster shall be marked with its
26、 length and shall not vary from that dimension by more than 2cm. 4 Filling materials 4.1 Pillows and bolsters for adult use. All filling materials shall comply with the requirements for cleanliness prescribed in BS1425. Pillows and bolsters shall be filled only with one of the following materials, o
27、r with a mixture of1) and2): 1) curled poultry feathers, which shall mean purified poultry feathers which have been processed by a curling machine and dusted, odourless, free from broken quills, flats, and foreign matter and complying with the requirements of Part12 of BS1425; 2) duck or goose feath
28、ers or down, or a mixture of these materials, complying with the requirements of Part12 of BS1425; 3) curled hair complying with the requirements of BS3474-3; 4) curled woollen flock, complying with the requirements of Part3 of BS1425; 5) kapok, complying with the requirements of Part7 of BS1425; 6)
29、 rubberized hair complying with the requirements of Part18 of BS1425 and BS3474-5, and made from curled hair complying with the requirements of Part9 of BS1425; 7) new and unused polyester fibres, made only from virgin fibres complying with the requirements of Part14 of BS1425 in a layered staple fi
30、bre batt or continuous filament form and processed in accordance with the fibre producers recommendations. 4.2 Pillows for cots and perambulators. Cot and pram pillows shall be filled only with materials complying with the requirements of4.1 3), and so used that the finished pillow is capable of mee
31、ting the requirements of Clause9. 5 Coverings 5.1 The following covering materials shall be used for pillows and bolsters for adult use. 1) When containing filling materials as described in4.1 1) and4.1 2), the covering shall be a ticking or other suitable material of Classification5 or6 of BS2036.
32、2) When containing filling materials as described in4.1 3) and4.1 6), the covering shall be either: a) a ticking or other suitable material of Classification1,2,3 or4 of BS2036, together with an interlining complying with the requirements of Table2 of BS2036, or b) a ticking or other suitable materi
33、al of Classification7 or8 of BS2036BS1877-8:1974 2 BSI 08-1999 3) When containing filling materials as described in4.1 4),4.1 5) or4.1 7), the covering shall be a ticking or other suitable material of Classification1,2,3 or4 of BS2036. Alternatively, pillows and bolsters for adults containing any of
34、 the filling materials specified in4.1 may be covered with a ticking or other suitable material complying with the requirements of Classification1,3,7 or8 of BS2732. 5.2 Cot and pram pillows shall be covered only with materials of open construction, and of high air permeability, so that the finished
35、 pillow is capable of meeting the requirements of Clause9. 6 Quantities of filling materials The net weight of filling material, complying with the requirements of Clause4, in each pillow and bolster shall be not less than the amount specified in the appropriate column of Table 1. The quantity of th
36、e filling material in cot and pram pillows shall be such that the finished pillow is capable of meeting the requirements of Clause9. 7 Making up All the seams of the cases of pillows and bolsters shall be sewn with not less than40stitches per10cm. The sewing thread used in making up the cases shall
37、be not inferior to35.4/3nominal tex sewing cotton. 8 Construction and workmanship All articles complying with the requirements of this standard shall be of good workmanship, and made in accordance with recognized good trade practices and methods. All components, including any not specifically referr
38、ed to in the various clauses of this standard, shall be of a quality at least equal to that used in recognized good practice in the trade. Table 1 Minimum net weights of filling materials Type of filling Pillows (cm) a Bolsters (cm) 74 48 69 46 90 100 135 150 1) curled poultry feathers 2) curled pou
39、ltry feathers and goose or duck feathers 3) duck or goose feathers 4) duck or goose feathers and down 5) duck or goose down and feathers 6) duck or goose down 7) curled hair 8) curled woollen flock a. standard quality b. better qualities 9) kapok 10) rubberized hair 11) polyester (continuous filamen
40、t or staple fibre) g 1135 1135 1025 850 680 570 b 1660 b b b 625 g 910 910 825 740 595 485 b 1365 b b b 510 g 1325 1325 1220 1080 870 710 b 2025 b b b 760 g 1450 1450 1320 1080 955 775 b 2150 b b b 835 g 2000 2000 1820 1630 1310 1070 b 2675 b b b 1150 g 2250 2250 2040 1820 1470 1200 b 2925 b b b 129
41、0 a The quantities of filling materials for other sizes of pillows shall give a filling capacity equivalent to those for the sizes specified. b Weight to be agreed between the purchaser and the vendor subject to the proviso that the quantities of material used give a filling capacity for the finishe
42、d article of not less than the equivalent of the idling in the articles complying, in the case of curled hair, kapok or rubberized hair with item(1), or in the case of curled woollen flock with item8)a.BS1877-8:1974 BSI 08-1999 3 9 Performance requirements All cot and pram pillows shall be capable o
43、f complying with the following performance requirements: 1) both before and after washing, the indentation, when measured in accordance with the method set out in BS4578:1970, shall not exceed25%; 2) both before and after washing, the pressure differential, when measured in accordance with the test
44、set out in BS4578:1970, shall not exceed20mmH 2 O. NOTE20mmH 2 O equals200N/m 2approximately. 10 Marking Each pillow or bolster complying with this British Standard shall be marked with the particulars in1) to5) below, inclusive. 1) Registered trade mark, registered trade name, name or BSI licence n
45、umber of the maker. 2) Description of the filling material, i.e.the type of each filling used (which shall be correctly described in accordance with the requirements of BS2005 where this is applicable, BS1425 and BS3474-3 and BS3474-5. 3) The dimensions of the pillow or bolster in centimetres. A pil
46、low which is not of the standard sizes shall also be marked with the words “special size” or “cot pillow” or “pram pillow” (see3.1). Abolster which is not one of the standard sizes shall be marked with the words “special size”. NOTEThe corresponding dimensions in imperial units may also be marked. 4
47、) In the case of cot or pram pillows, the additional marking: SAFETY Not recommended for any child under twelve months to sleep on. This pillow is designed for your childs safety. Keep it clean and dry. Cover it only with a pillow case made from a cloth of open construction. In any event, no plastic
48、s or rubber cover should be used. 5) The registered certification mark of the British Standards Institution together with the number of this British Standard (i.e.BS1877). 11 Packaging Plastics coverings used as packaging shall be marked with the following warning: TO AVOID DANGER OF SUFFOCATION, RE
49、MOVE PLASTICS COVER BEFORE USING THIS PILLOW. THIS COVER SHOULD THEN BE DESTROYED OR KEPT AWAY FROM BABIES AND CHILDREN.4 blankBS1877-8:1974 BSI 08-1999 Publications referred to This standard makes reference to the following British Standards: BS1425, Cleanliness of fillings and stuffings for bedding, upholstery, toys and other domestic articles. BS2005, Glossary of terms for fillings for bedding, upholstery and other domestic articles. BS2036, Tickings for domestic bedding (including border fabrics). BS2732, Tickings for use by hospitals and local auth
