What is BS 4578 – Infants’ pillows about?

BS 4578 is an International Standard that focuses on test methods for the hardness of, and airflow through, infants’ pillows.

BS 4578 specifies methods of test for hardness, and permeability to air, and includes a washing procedure, for infants’ pillows.

BS 4578 covers scope, test procedures, hardness test, air permeability test, and washing procedure to determine the methods of test for hardness of, and for air flow through, infants’ pillows.

Who is BS 4578 - Infants’ pillows for?

BS 4578 on test methods for the hardness of, and air flow through, infants’ pillows is useful for:

Textile industries
Bed covers and pillows fabric manufacturing unit
Quality control personnel
Product development teams

Why should you use BS 4578 - Infants’ pillows?

The quality of the clothing products in the textile industry mainly depends on the quality of the fabrics used for the clothing, may it be apparel, bedding, or any other piece of cloth. Thus, the fabric must undergo various test methods to prove and improve its reliability, efficiency, and class.

BS 4578 has been prepared under the direction of the Textiles and Clothing Standards Policy Committee and is based on procedures developed by The Crown Suppliers.

BS 4578 aims to produce a standard and safe infant’s pillow that could confidently be used in cots, perambulators, etc.

BS 4578 describes a test method for checking the hardness and air flow through, for the infants’ pillows. This helps users to manufacture the appropriate and safe pillows for infants where safety and comfort is the main concern.

BS 4578:1970

Specification for methods of test for hardness of, and for air flow through, infants' pillows

Current

Published:

30 Mar 1970