Blanket, Duvet and Sleeping bag Test Package
Blanket, Duvet and Sleeping bag Test Package
Service Scope
A good sleep recharges you from an exhausted day. But if there are down filling that penetrates the fabric, abraded holes that leak inside stuffing … under qualified bedding items annoys instead.
This page consolidates the most common compliance and quality assurance testing for bedding items primarily for warmth, including blanket, quilt and indoor sleepbag, to help you assure the product is meeting general market requirement.
In addition, baby sleepbag that are designed to prevent the child from kicking it off during sleep is in high concern of safety and comfort, where additional product standards are available.
The package does not include special functional claim substantiation. If your sleepbag/pillow have additional claims such as dust mite proof, bed bug barrier, etc, please feel free to contact us for tailor made comments.
Product Type
- Blanket (without filling)
Including the test for cloth that covers and primarily used for warmth insulation, without stuffing material.
- Quilt (with filling)
Including the test for cloth that covers and primarily used for warmth insulation, with stuffing material. Please select the corresponding filling material type.
Example: Quilt, Comforter, Duvet, Coverlet, etc.
- Indoor sleepbag (with filling)
Including the test for sleepbag designed for indoor use. Please select the corresponding filling material type.
Remark: If designed for outdoor use, you may want to visit the Travel-Outdoor Sleepbag Test Package.
- (Available Soon) EN 16779-1 Textile child care article – Safety requirements and test methods for children’s cot duvets
This is specific requirement for children’s cot duvet that are expected to cover child’s body and with filling material permanently sewn, aiming to provide sufficient warmth in contained sleeping environment like cod or crib. It is applicable to children approximately up to 36 months.
The standard EXCLUDES removable duvet covers. But permanent decorative outer fabric is in scope.
- (Available Soon) EN 16781 Textile child care article – Safety requirements and test methods for children’s sleep bags for use in a cot
This is specific requirement for children sleep bags that are expected to provide sufficient warmth in sleeping environment like cod or crib. It is applicable to approximately under 24months infants who are unable to climb out of the cod or crib.
The standard EXCLUDES outdoor use sleepbag, for use on car seat (e.g. foot muff), or for use by premature or low birth weight children.
Test Plan
Sample Size
It will be advised in order confirmation email upon purchase.
Turnaround Time (working days)
5 Days (Regular)
Test Description
BLANKET, QUILT & INDOOR SLEEPBAG
These market packages includes the basic suggested test item, dividing into test type: physical performance, quality test, and basic chemical test.
Basic Physical Test
Our physical test package presents the most important physical tests that may affect compliance.
Test items (for reference only):
- Fibre Content Analysis
- Flammability Test*
- Physical safety assessment (for Kids)
The test items will be adjusted depending on the marketplace and actual sample.
Basic Physical & Quality Test
Our physical & quality test package is an advanced version of basic physical package, consolidating the most common physical performance tests applying to bedding products.
Test items (for reference only):
- Tests in “Basic Physical Test”
- Colorfastness Test
- Washing Test
- Strength Test
- Abrasion & Pilling Resistance
The test items will be adjusted depending on the marketplace and actual sample.
Basic Chemical Test (#composite test)
Our chemical test package includes the basic hazardous chemicals based on material type and market recall risks.
Test items (for reference only):
- Total Heavy Metals
- Phthalates
- Formaldehyde
- Azo dye
- pH value
The test items will be adjusted depending on the marketplace and actual sample.
EU: Due to the wide range of regulations, not all EU regulatory chemical tests are included, but selected based on recall risk only.
US: Only US federal test are included. State laws are excluded.
for EN 16779-1 / EN 16781
These two product packages are regulatory requirement infant products going to EU, and is highly recommended for other destinations. The package will include ALL mandatory chemical + physical test according to specified standard,
Test items (for reference only):
- Design, safety and labelling review
- Hypo- and hyper- thermia
- Flammability of fabric
- Migration of elements & Formaldehyde
(Exclude restricted flame retardant test) - PLUS BELOW TESTS:
Basic Physical Test
Any additional regulatory standards below as required by destination (for reference only):
- Fibre Content Analysis
- Flammability Test of US nightwear/ EU cigarette test for duvet
- Physical safety assessment (for kids)
The test items will be adjusted depending on the marketplace and actual sample.
Basic Physical & Quality Test
Addition of even more quality assuring items (for reference only):
- Tests in “Basic Physical Test”
- Colorfastness Test
- Washing Test
- Strength Test
- Abrasion / Pilling Resistance
The test items will be adjusted depending on the marketplace and actual sample.
Basic Chemical Test (#composite test)
selected chemical test items (for reference only):
- Total Heavy Metals
- Phthalates
- Azo dye
- pH value
The test items will be adjusted depending on the marketplace and actual sample.
EU: Due to the wide range of regulations, not all EU regulatory chemical tests are included, but selected based on recall risk only.
US: Only US federal test are included. State laws are excluded.
Remarks
The test items will be adjusted depending on your product type and age range. Only specific test items will be applied to selected product type, test type and destination market. Detailed test item list will be included in order confirmation email upon purchase.
* There is no harmonized flammability test method that applies to general apparel for EU market. Result may be shown as data only without pass/fail. Some specific European countries (Sweden / Norway / Netherlands / Switzerland) may have specific flammability standards. If you expect your product going into these countries, please contact us instead.
Basic physical test package does not include any comment on care labelling. If you are looking for a care instruction development, please consider “Care Label Recommendation” in Washing Tests.
If your product is composed of white color or indigo dye (which is common for denim), you may want to consider additional Colorfastness Tests for White Color/Indigo Dye. Dye for these color types are especially vulnerable to certain warehouse condition.
# To save your test budget, composite test is quoted for chemical testing. Similar materials on sample will be gathered for analysis. In case any restricted chemical is detected in composite testing, additional individual checking may be required. Applicant will be informed in that case.
For a more comprehensive restricted substance checking, please consider ECO package.
To quote an even more comprehensive assurance plan for your product, please contact us.
Strengths & benefits
Regulatory Experts
Ensure your product compliance to specific countries requirement
Global Network
Provide worldwide coverage and access to all key locations & markets
Order flow
1. Check Out
Confirm selections and fill in contact info
2. Arrange Payment
Pay by credit card or bank transfer offline
3. Confirm Test Plan
Confirm test and product details
4. Send Sample
Send the sample with printed form
5. Receive Report
Receive our test report by email
Payment
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FAQs
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SGS TIC Mall only accepts US$ for checkout.
You will receive a test application form, sample requirement and delivery details in confirmation email upon successful payment, please complete the form and send the required sample(s) to our competence centre in Hong Kong.
Please contact your dedicated specialist to submit your request. It will be reviewed case by case depending on the order process.
No, you can’t cancel and refund the paid order unless there is quality or service delivery issue.
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