New furniture is often protected by loose covers, which, sadly, are not included in the regulations.
I am concerned about the re-covering of furniture either professionally or by the use of furnishing fabrics that are used in the home, including the use of loose covers.
It is common to put loose covers on furniture.
If loose covers flame, the original material will give no protection against the flame reaching dangerous filling.
We are talking about a match test that will apply to both loose covers and covers that come already fitted to the furniture.
Only a part of household furnishing fabrics are used in the making up of furniture; part is used for loose covers and similar things.
As the regulations will deal with coverings, will they apply to curtains, drapes, loose covers and other items within the home that use similar materials?
Value of work done in making up loose covers, pelmets, curtains, etc.
