EN 15613:2008
(Main)Knee and elbow protectors for indoor sports - Safety requirements and test methods
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard specifies the requirements and test methods for ergonomics, sizing, adjust/restraint performance and impact performance of knee and elbow protectors used for indoor sports, e.g. volleyball and handball.
It applies for knee and elbow protectors to be used on smooth and level floors without mats.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 14-Oct-2008
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 162 - Protective clothing including hand and arm protection and lifejackets
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 162/WG 11 - Body protection for sports
- Current Stage
- 9060 - Closure of 2 Year Review Enquiry - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 02-Dec-2024
- Completion Date
- 02-Dec-2024
- Directive
- Harmonized Standard2016/425 - Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on personal protective equipment and repealing Council Directive 89/686/EECOJ Ref: C, C 113 OJ Date: 27-Mar-2018
Not Harmonized89/686/EEC - Personal protective equipment (PPE)OJ Ref: C, C 205 OJ Date: 09-Jul-2011
Overview
EN 15613:2008 - published by CEN - defines safety requirements and test methods for knee and elbow protectors used in indoor sports (e.g., volleyball, handball). The standard covers ergonomics, sizing, adjust/restraint performance and impact performance for protectors intended for use on smooth, level floors without mats. It supports EU regulatory requirements and references general protective clothing principles.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope & classification
- Two user mass classes: Class A (≤ 50 kg) and Class B (> 50 kg).
- Ergonomics and sizing
- Protectors must allow typical sport movements without hindrance; sizing follows EN 340:2003 principles.
- Adjusting / restraint systems
- User-adjustable parts must be tool-free; strap width ≥ 40 mm. Restraints must not constrict limbs or roll.
- Retention limits: maximum permitted displacement of the protector’s central point after force tests:
- Elbow: Class A = 40 mm, Class B = 50 mm
- Knee: Class A = 50 mm, Class B = 60 mm
- Impact performance
- Specified impact energies and anvil radii per class:
- Elbow: Class A r = 12.5 mm, E = 1 J; Class B r = 17.5 mm, E = 1.5 J. Max peak force 4 kN.
- Knee: Class A r = 25.0 mm, E = 2.5 J; Class B r = 35.0 mm, E = 4 J. Max peak force 6 kN.
- Test apparatus: guided falling mass (2.5 kg, 40×40 mm striking face), hemispherical steel anvil, piezo-electric load cell, digital sampling ≥ 10 kHz.
- Specified impact energies and anvil radii per class:
- Other safety checks
- Inspect for sharp edges, seams, buckles; materials must be innocuous (manufacturer must list main substances; REACH and substance classification referenced).
- Test sampling & conditioning
- Specific sample counts, cleaning and conditioning at (20 ± 2) °C and (65 ± 5)% RH prior to tests.
Applications and users
- Useful for:
- Manufacturers designing and certifying knee/elbow protectors for indoor sports
- Test laboratories performing conformity and performance testing
- Procurement teams (clubs, schools, federations) requiring validated protective equipment
- Regulatory bodies assessing compliance with EU PPE requirements
- Practical benefits: ensures protective gear balances impact protection, retention during play, user comfort and material safety - critical for volleyball, handball and other court sports on hard floors.
Related standards and references
- EN 340:2003 - Protective clothing - General requirements
- ISO 7000:2004 - Graphical symbols for use on equipment
- Supports Essential Requirements of EU Directive 89/686/EEC; references REACH and Directive 67/548/EEC for chemical safety
Keywords: EN 15613:2008, knee and elbow protectors, indoor sports, safety requirements, test methods, impact performance, ergonomics, CEN.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 25-Aug-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 15613:2008 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Knee and elbow protectors for indoor sports - Safety requirements and test methods". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the requirements and test methods for ergonomics, sizing, adjust/restraint performance and impact performance of knee and elbow protectors used for indoor sports, e.g. volleyball and handball. It applies for knee and elbow protectors to be used on smooth and level floors without mats.
This European Standard specifies the requirements and test methods for ergonomics, sizing, adjust/restraint performance and impact performance of knee and elbow protectors used for indoor sports, e.g. volleyball and handball. It applies for knee and elbow protectors to be used on smooth and level floors without mats.
EN 15613:2008 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.340.40 - Hand and arm protection; 13.340.50 - Leg and foot protection. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 15613:2008 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ISO 7000:2004, EN 340:2003, EN ISO 14528-2:1999, EN ISO 14526-2:1999, EN ISO 14529-2:1999, EN ISO 14527-2:1999, EN ISO 14530-2:1999, EN ISO 15252-2:1999. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 15613:2008 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2016/425, 89/686/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/031. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Knie- und Ellbogenschützer für den Hallensport - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenProtecteurs de genoux et de coudes pour les sports de salle - Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essaiKnee and elbow protectors for indoor sports - Safety requirements and test methods97.220.30Oprema za dvoranske športeIndoor sports equipment13.340.50Varovanje nog in stopalLeg and foot protection13.340.40Varovanje dlani in rokHand and arm protectionICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 15613:2008SIST EN 15613:2008en,fr,de01-december-2008SIST EN 15613:2008SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 15613October 2008ICS 13.340.40; 13.340.50 English VersionKnee and elbow protectors for indoor sports - Safetyrequirements and test methodsProtecteurs de genoux et de coudes pour les sports desalle - Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essaiKnie- und Ellbogenschützer für den Hallensport -Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 13 September 2008.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as theofficial versions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2008 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 15613:2008: ESIST EN 15613:2008
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 89/686/EEC.11 Bibliography.12
5.5 Impact performance When tested according to 6.6, all test results shall not exceed the values specified in Table 2. SIST EN 15613:2008
Protector mm J Mm J kN Elbow protector 12,5
1 17,5
1,5 4 Knee protector 25,0
2,5 35,0
4 6 r is the radius of curvature of the anvil E is the impact energy
See test method in 6.6. 6 Test methods 6.1 General If no specific methods are specified compliance with the requirements of this European Standard shall be exam-ined by measurement, visual inspection and tactile examination. For the tests new protectors shall be used. Measuring instruments unless otherwise specified shall be accurate to ± 2 % of the pass/fail level of the charac-teristic being measured. For each o
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