Tag Archives: upholstery
How long do drapes, comforters and other household textiles last?
The American National Standards Institute, Inc. approved the Fair Claims Guide for Consumer Textile Products. This standard provides the guidelines for determining liability for claims adjustment purposes for textile products. It also includes the following life expectancy chart for household textile items: Life Expectancy Table Item Years Bedspreads six years Blankets – Heavy Wool and Synthetic
Cleanability Codes for Household Fabrics
Upholstered furniture may come with the manufacturer’s recommended method of cleaning. The American Furniture Manufacturers cleanability code may either be permanently attached to the upholstered piece or a part of the hang tag. Upholstery is not covered under the Federal Trade Commission’s Care Label Rule. Labeling of furniture is strictly voluntary. The following cleanability codes
