ENV 14443:2004
(Main)Domestic furniture - Seating - Test methods for the determination of durability of upholstery
General Information
- Abstract
This European Prestandard specifies a test method for the determination of durability of upholstery complete and on the seating.
Test methods are specified for seat durability and for the determination of hardness and height loss.
It does not apply to the strength and durability of the structure of the seating, which is covered by EN 1728.
The effect of temperature and moisture are not included.
Annex A (informative) includes a test method for testing the interaction between the cover and the underlying upholstery as well as the interaction between the seat and back upholstery.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 02-Mar-2004
- Withdrawal Date
- 17-Jun-2008
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 207 - Furniture
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 207/WG 1 - Domestic furniture
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 18-Jun-2008
- Completion Date
- 18-Jun-2008
Frequently Asked Questions
ENV 14443:2004 is a standardization document published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Domestic furniture - Seating - Test methods for the determination of durability of upholstery". This standard covers: This European Prestandard specifies a test method for the determination of durability of upholstery complete and on the seating. Test methods are specified for seat durability and for the determination of hardness and height loss. It does not apply to the strength and durability of the structure of the seating, which is covered by EN 1728. The effect of temperature and moisture are not included. Annex A (informative) includes a test method for testing the interaction between the cover and the underlying upholstery as well as the interaction between the seat and back upholstery.
This European Prestandard specifies a test method for the determination of durability of upholstery complete and on the seating. Test methods are specified for seat durability and for the determination of hardness and height loss. It does not apply to the strength and durability of the structure of the seating, which is covered by EN 1728. The effect of temperature and moisture are not included. Annex A (informative) includes a test method for testing the interaction between the cover and the underlying upholstery as well as the interaction between the seat and back upholstery.
ENV 14443:2004 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.140 - Furniture. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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