BS 3866:1979

BS 3866:1979 - Clothing Industry Standard

Ensure your clothing manufacturing processes and products meet the highest industry standards with BS 3866:1979. This essential British Standard provides comprehensive technical specifications and guidelines for the clothing industry, covering a wide range of requirements and best practices.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Detailed technical specifications for clothing materials, construction, and performance
• Guidance on quality control, testing, and compliance procedures
• Supports the development of high-quality, durable, and safe clothing products
• Helps manufacturers and suppliers meet regulatory and industry requirements
• Promotes consistency and best practices across the clothing supply chain

Technical Specifications and Compliance:

BS 3866:1979 covers a broad range of technical requirements and specifications for the clothing industry, including:

• Materials: Fabric composition, weight, strength, colorfastness, and other physical properties
• Construction: Seam strength, stitching, fasteners, and other structural elements
• Performance: Dimensional stability, abrasion resistance, pilling, and other wear and tear characteristics
• Testing: Standardized test methods for evaluating material and product performance
• Quality Control: Sampling, inspection, and documentation procedures

By adhering to the specifications outlined in BS 3866:1979, clothing manufacturers and suppliers can ensure their products meet the highest industry standards for quality, safety, and compliance. This helps to build trust with customers, reduce the risk of product failures or recalls, and maintain a competitive edge in the market.

Availability and Purchasing:

BS 3866:1979 is available in both PDF and hardcopy formats. The standard is priced at £134.00 and can be purchased directly from the British Standards Institution (BSI) website or through authorized resellers.