GB/T 18885: Technical specification for ecological textiles

The GB/T 18885 standard covers the terms and definitions of ecological textiles, product classification, requirements, test methods, sampling and evaluation rules. This standard is valid for all kinds of textiles and accessories.

Products are divided into four categories within the scope of the standard.
- Baby and young children's products: Products for babies and young children 36 months and younger.
- Products in direct contact with the skin: Products that come into direct contact with human skin, most areas of which when worn or used (shirts, underwear, underwear) , towels, sheets, etc.).
- Products that do not come into direct contact with the skin: Products that do not come into direct contact with the skin, or a small part of which comes into direct contact with human skin when worn or used (outerwear, etc.).
- Decorative materials: Products used for decoration purposes (table linens) , wall coverings, curtains, carpets, etc.).

The following tests are carried out within the scope of GB/T 18885 standard for the four categories listed:
- pH Test
- Formaldehyde Determination
- Determination of Arsenic
- Determination of Extractable Heavy Metals
- Determination of Crown VI
- Determination of Nickel
- Determination of Pentachlorophenol (PCP)
- Determination of Phenol Compounds
- Determination of o-Phenylphenol (OPP)
- Determination of Chlorobenzene and Chlorinated Toluene
- Determination of Phthalates (DINP, DNOP,DEHP, DIDP, BBP, DBP)
- Organic Tin Compounds (Tributyltin ( TBT), Dibutyltin (DBT), Triphenyltin (TPT)) Determination
- Determination of Dyestuffs (Degradable aromatic amine dyes, carcinogenic dyes, allergenic dyes, other dyes)
- Antibacterial
- Flame retardant Determination
- Color Fastness
- Determination of Volatile Substances
- Odor Determination
- Asbestos Fiber

GB/T 18885 Technical specifications for ecological textiles