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A textile technologist, chemist to be more precise. Have taken up responsibilities with AATCC and ASTM International to provide technical and support services to members and member prospects. Involved in QA systems implementation for Textile producers. Work with some of the top rated technicians in the world. We are Rated very highly Globally. I share my knowledge and experience ( Episteme and Techne)with the industry. Conduct Training programs for AATCC and ASTM Intl. In addition design and deliver tailor made programs and deliver lectures. Love to drive in search of desolate and exotic locations, where the air is clean , water in pure and nature is still natural. Ironically I Love gadgets and gizmo's and experimenting with new hardware and software. Life is not perfect , but it is interesting. Imperfections make life worth living. A perfect system is no challenge to the body , mind and soul.

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Friday, April 30, 2010

Bedclothes Flammability Update

Posted: 29 Apr 2010 06:05 AM PDT Source NTA

Hardy Poole, Vice President, Regulatory and Technical Affairs, National Textile Association (NTA) reports that the California Bureau of Home Furnishings (CBHF) has suspended efforts to begin a formal rulemaking to regulate the flammability of filled bedclothes like comforters, pillows and mattress pads. The Bureau had been working to develop a proposed rule for several years but work on the proposal slowed and, apparently, stopped in recent months.

The Notice of Suspension is available at: http://www.bhfti.ca.gov/industry/tb604.pdf.


On the federal level Hardy reports that the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for open flame ignition of bedclothes on January 13, 2005 and sought comments from the public. NTA responded but, since that time, CPSC has not considered the matter as a high priority. With the CBHF's suspension of the rulemaking, the CPSC program is the only regulatory effort underway to address the flammability of bedclothes.

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