SIST EN 12132-2:2000/A1:2004
(Amendment)Feather and down - Methods of testing the down proof properties of fabrics - Part 2: Impact test
Feather and down - Methods of testing the down proof properties of fabrics - Part 2: Impact test
Modify the table on filling of the test cushion.
Federn und Daunen - Verfahren für die Prüfung der Daunendichtigkeit von Geweben - Teil 2: Stoßprüfung
Plumes et duvets - Méthodes d'essai des tissus pour l'étanchéité aux plumes et duvets - Partie 2: Essai par impact
Feather and down - Methods of testing the down proof properties of fabrics - Part 2: Impact test
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Dec-2003
- Technical Committee
- SS SPL - Technical Board for the general field
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Jan-2004
- Due Date
- 01-Jan-2004
- Completion Date
- 01-Jan-2004
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
Overview
SIST EN 12132-2:2000/A1:2004 establishes standardized methods for testing the down proof properties of fabrics, specifically using the impact test. This part of the standard is crucial for evaluating whether fabrics are suitable for containing feather and down fillings in products like bedding and outerwear. The 2004 amendment updates the procedures, particularly by modifying the table for filling test cushions, optimizing test reproducibility and accuracy.
Compliance with this standard helps manufacturers, suppliers, and quality control professionals verify that textile products filled with feather and down meet consistent barrier requirements, enhancing product reliability and customer satisfaction across international markets.
Key Topics
- Impact Test Method: The standard details how to perform the impact test to assess a fabric's resistance to down and feather migration, simulating real-life conditions that products face during use.
- Test Cushion Preparation: A critical update in this amendment is the revised table for preparing test cushions, which specifies the proportions of feather and down and the corresponding mass for each combination.
- Material Categorization: The standard identifies categories based on the ratio of down to feathers in the filling, ensuring comprehensive assessment for a range of products.
- Quality Assurance: Guidance is provided for consistent and repeatable testing, facilitating standardized results across laboratories and production sites.
Applications
The implementation of SIST EN 12132-2:2000/A1:2004 is particularly valuable in several contexts:
- Product Development: Textile manufacturers can utilize the impact test to screen and select fabrics for use in feather and down products, such as pillows, comforters, duvets, and insulated apparel.
- Quality Control: By adhering to standardized test methods, companies can maintain consistent product quality, minimizing the risk of feather or down leakage that can impact user experience.
- Market Compliance: Compliance with this European standard ensures that products can be traded across countries adhering to CEN regulations without additional testing or certification requirements, streamlining market entry.
- Certification and Labelling: Products that pass the standardized impact test can be confidently labelled as down proof, adding credibility and value in competitive markets.
Related Standards
For comprehensive textile product testing and certification, the following related standards may also be referenced:
- EN 12132-1: Feather and down - Methods of testing the down proof properties of fabrics - Part 1: Tumble test
- EN 1883: Feather and down - Sampling methods
- EN 12934: Feather and down - Composition labelling for processed products
- EN 12935: Feather and down - Hygiene and cleanliness requirements
Ensuring integration with these related standards optimizes quality control processes and supports harmonization throughout the feather and down supply chain.
By implementing SIST EN 12132-2:2000/A1:2004, stakeholders in the textile and bedding industry can guarantee that their fabrics possess the necessary barrier properties to prevent feather and down escape, leading to durable, high-quality products and increased consumer trust. This standard is an essential resource for manufacturers, retailers, and quality assurance professionals seeking to maintain excellence in feather and down product performance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 12132-2:2000/A1:2004 is a amendment published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Feather and down - Methods of testing the down proof properties of fabrics - Part 2: Impact test". This standard covers: Modify the table on filling of the test cushion.
Modify the table on filling of the test cushion.
SIST EN 12132-2:2000/A1:2004 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 59.040 - Textile auxiliary materials. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 12132-2:2000/A1:2004 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 12132-2:2000. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-januar-2004
Feather and down - Methods of testing the down proof properties of fabrics - Part
2: Impact test
Feather and down - Methods of testing the down proof properties of fabrics - Part 2:
Impact test
Federn und Daunen - Verfahren für die Prüfung der Daunendichtigkeit von Geweben -
Teil 2: Stoßprüfung
Plumes et duvets - Méthodes d'essai des tissus pour l'étanchéité aux plumes et duvets -
Partie 2: Essai par impact
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 12132-2:1998/A1:2003
ICS:
59.040 Pomožni materiali za tekstilije Textile auxiliary materials
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 12132-2:1998/A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
August 2003
ICS 59.040
English version
Feather and down - Methods of testing the down proof
properties of fabrics - Part 2: Impact test
Plumes et duvets - Méthodes d'essai de l'étanchéité des Federn und Daunen - Verfahren für die Prüfung der
tissus aux plumes et aux duvets - Partie 2: Essai d'impact Daunendichtigkeit von Geweben - Teil 2: Stoßprüfung
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN 12132-2:1998; it was approved by CEN on 27 June 2003.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of this
amendment into the relevant national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such
national standards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the
responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands,
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