AS 3789.10:2025 – New Blanket Standard for Health Care Facilities

Unlike previous editions, the 2025 revision adopts a performance-based approach - meaning the focus is now on how well a blanket performs in real-world conditions, rather than just how it's made. This evolution ensures current products remain compliant while opening the door for innovation and future development in textile technologies.

What’s New or Required?

Whether you're manufacturing, supplying, or sourcing blankets for hospitals, aged care, or other clinical settings, here’s what you need to know:

Core Performance Requirements (All Blankets):

• Pilling Resistance
  (No one wants a fuzzy, worn-out blanket too soon)
• Dimensional Stability
  (Will it hold its shape after washing and use?)
• Thermal Resistance
  (Can it retain warmth effectively?)

Coloured Blankets - Additional Testing:

Coloured blankets must also demonstrate:

• Colourfastness to Water
• Colourfastness to Perspiration
• Colourfastness to Washing

This ensures the blankets maintain their appearance and hygiene over time - especially critical in health care environments.

Strength Testing Based on Blanket Type:

Woven Blankets

• Tensile Strength
• Tear Strength

Knitted Blankets

• Bursting Pressure

Each construction type is tested using methods appropriate to its structure to ensure durability and long-term performance.

Fire Risk? Flammability Testing Available:

Where a fire hazard is identified - such as in certain clinical or high-risk environments - flammability testing can be conducted to ensure compliance with safety standards.

Need Help with Testing?

AWTA Product Testing is ready to assist with full testing services to help you meet the updated requirements of AS 3789.10:2025. Whether you’re launching a new product or confirming the compliance of existing stock, we’re here to help you get it right.

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