BDS 1758:2006 Bangladesh Standard Textiles – Colour Fastness Ratings – Specification BANGLADESH STANDARDS AND TESTING INSTITUTION MAAN BHABAN 116-A, TEJGAON I/A, DHAKA-1208 BDS 1758:2006 Constitution of Textile Test Methods Sectional Committee, JTDC-5 Chairman Representing Prof.Md. Abdul Khaleq Bangladesh Association of Textile Consultants, Dhaka. Members Mr. Kamrul Hasan Bangladesh Jute Mills Association, Dhaka. Mr. Shafiqul Islam Bangladesh Textile Mills Corporation, Dhaka Mr. Md. Helal Uddin NITRAD, Savar, Dhaka. Mr. K. M. Shahidul Islam Department of Jute, Dhaka. Mr. Sumayel Md. Mallik The Institution of Textile Engineers & Technologists (ITET). Dhaka. Dr. Nilufar Matin Bangladesh Jute Research Institute, Dhaka Mr. Mir Hossain IGS & C, Dhaka. Mr. S. M. Rashidul Alam Bangladesh Textile Mills Association, Dhaka. Mr. Md. Safiqur Rahman Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution, Director (Standards) Dhaka. Ex-Officio Member Staff Mr. Md. Abdul Matin Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution, Deputy Director (J & T) Dhaka. Ms. Nilufa Hoque Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution. Assistant Director (J & T) Dhaka. and Secretary to the Committee Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution, Ms. Dil Rafia Hasan Dhaka. Examiner (J & T) BANGLADESH STANDARDS AND TESTING INSTITUTION MAAN BHABAN 116-A, TEJGAON INDUSTRIAL AREA, DHAKA-1208 BANGLADESH BDS 1758:2006 Bangladesh Standard Textiles – Colour Fastness Ratings – Specification 1. Scope This standard prescribes the colour fastness ratings of all types of woven and knitted textile fabrics and garments (natural or man-made and their blends), including yams, sewing threads and handloom materials to various agencies. These ratings are expected to ensure satisfactory performance of the coloured textiles during their actual use. 2. References 2.1 The Bangladesh standards listed below are necessary adjuncts to this Standard: BDS No. Title 1457:1994 Textile- care labelling code using symbols. 1660:2000 Guide for positioning of labels in Garments. Blend composition of Textiles (under preparation) 3. Methods of Test 3.1 The methods of test for determining colour fastness ratings to various agencies shall be as prescribed in Annex – A. 4. Classification of Textiles 4.1 The textile materials listed in Table 1 have been classified as follows: a) Innerwear Fabrics- Longcloth, mulls, corslets, vests, briefs, socks, panties, stockings, negligee, chemise, slips, lingerie, gloves, brassieres, lining fabrics, etc. b) Outerwear Fabrics- Shirtings, suitings, pinafore, twills, drills, gabardine, denims, tussore, poplins, longcloth, saris, mulls, dhoties, lungies, voiles, scarf, necktie, chunri, lawn, rubia, crepe, pugree cloth, flannelettes, pyjama cloth, dosuti ( dedsuti). cambric, sports shirts, uniform cloth, blouse fabrics, skirtings, and other dress materials. c) Rainwear aad water proof fabrics- Water repellent coated and treated fabrics and umbrella cloth. d) Swimwear Fabrics e) Towelling Fabrics- Towels, napkins, table cloth, aprons, bathrobe, dressing gown, handkerchiefs and other such napery fabrics. f) Curtain and Drapery Fabrics g) Upholstery Fabrics and Tickings h) Bed-Linen Fabrics- Bed sheets, sheetings, bed covers, pillow covers, crib sheets and bed durries. i) Blankets, Shawls and Lohis .