Manufactured articles filled with feather and down - Measurement of water absorption of filling material

This European standard describes a method to determine the absorption of water of a filling of feathers and downs. The absorption of water is defined by the capacity and the time of absorption.

Fertigartikel gefüllt mit Federn und Daunen - Messung der Wasseraufnahme von Füllstoff

Diese Europäische Norm beschreibt ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung der Wasseraufnahme einer Füllung von Federn und Daunen. Die Wasseraufnahme ist durch das Aufnahmevermögen und die Aufnahmezeit definiert.

Articles manufacturés garnis avec des plumes et duvets - Mesure de l'absorption d'eau du matériau de garnissage

Cette norme européenne décrit une méthode pour déterminer l'absorption d'eau d'un garnissage de plumes et duvets. L'absorption d'eau est définie par la capacité et le temps d'absorption.

Manufactured articles filled with feather and down - Measurement of water absorption of filling material

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
02-Oct-2001
Withdrawal Date
29-Apr-2002
ICS
59.040 - Textile auxiliary materials
Technical Committee
CEN/TC 222 - Feather and down as filling material for any article, as well as finished articles filled with feath
Drafting Committee
CEN/TC 222/WG 3 - Other finished articles filled with feather and down e.g. clothing ,sleeping bags, cushions
Current Stage
9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
Start Date
12-Oct-2022
Completion Date
14-Apr-2025
Ref Project
SIST EN 13543:2002 - Manufactured articles filled with feather and down - Measurement of water absorption of filling material

Overview

EN 13543:2001 is a CEN standard that specifies a laboratory method to determine the water absorption of feather and down filling material used in manufactured articles (e.g., pillows, duvets, sleeping bags). The standard defines water absorption by two metrics: capacity of absorption (mass of water held, as a percentage of the conditioned sample mass) and time of absorption (time to reach saturation / constant mass).

Key topics and technical requirements

  • Scope and definitions
    • Capacity of absorption: mass of water retained in a fully saturated specimen, expressed as a percentage of the conditioned specimen mass.
    • Time of absorption: time required for a specimen to reach saturation under defined conditions.
    • Constant mass: achieved when two consecutive weights are equivalent to the nearest gram.
  • Sampling and conditioning
    • Sampling according to EN 1883; conditioning per EN 20139 / EN 20187 (standard atmospheres).
  • Apparatus and materials
    • Immersion tank minimum 400 × 400 × 300 mm.
    • Polyester/polyamide carrier bags (max mass 50 g/m²), dimensions ~120 × 150 mm, with handles.
    • Stainless steel bars (~350 mm, ≥500 g) to hold bags submerged.
    • Analytical balance (accuracy 0.01 g) and chronometer.
    • Water grade 3 per EN ISO 3696.
  • Procedure (summary)
    • Prepare four conditioned test specimens (each 10.0 ± 0.1 g) in identified bags; weigh (M1).
    • Immerse bags so they float under water level; start timer for at least 60 minutes.
    • Remove bars, suspend bags to drain in standard atmosphere for 30 minutes; weigh (M2).
    • Repeat immersion/drain/weigh cycles until constant mass is reached.
    • Check intra-sample mass variation (differences of M2 values should not exceed 15%); otherwise retest.
  • Results and reporting
    • Calculate mean water retained and express water absorption (%) = (water retained / mean conditioned mass) × 100.
    • Report includes reference to EN 13543, test date/place, sample ID, average absorption (%) (nearest integer), immersion time to constant mass, and deviations or unusual observations.
  • Precision
    • Repeatability and reproducibility data were not available at time of drafting.

Applications and users

  • Quality control and product development for manufacturers of pillows, duvets, jackets, sleeping bags, and other articles filled with feather and down.
  • Textile testing laboratories and certification bodies performing standardized water absorption testing.
  • Product compliance, performance benchmarking, research into wet-weather behavior and durability of down-filled products.

Related standards

  • EN 1883 (sampling for feather and down tests)
  • EN 20139 / EN 20187 (conditioning / standard atmospheres)
  • EN ISO 3696 (water for analytical use)

Keywords: EN 13543, water absorption test, feather and down, filling material, CEN standard, capacity of absorption, time of absorption, manufactured articles.

Frequently Asked Questions

EN 13543:2001 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Manufactured articles filled with feather and down - Measurement of water absorption of filling material". This standard covers: This European standard describes a method to determine the absorption of water of a filling of feathers and downs. The absorption of water is defined by the capacity and the time of absorption.

This European standard describes a method to determine the absorption of water of a filling of feathers and downs. The absorption of water is defined by the capacity and the time of absorption.

EN 13543:2001 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.

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Standards Content (Sample)


2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Manufactured articles filled with feather and down - Measurement of water absorption of filling materialFertigartikel gefüllt mit Federn und Daunen - Messung der Wasseraufnahme von FüllstoffArticles manufacturés garnis avec des plumes et duvets - Mesure de l'absorption d'eau du matériau de garnissageManufactured articles filled with feather and down - Measurement of water absorption of filling material59.040Pomožni materiali za tekstilijeTextile auxiliary materialsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13543:2001SIST EN 13543:2002en01-januar-2002SIST EN 13543:2002SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13543October 2001ICS 59.040English versionManufactured articles filled with feather and down -Measurement of water absorption of filling materialArticles manufacturés garnis avec des plumes et duvets -Mesure de l'absorption d'eau du matériau de garnissageFertigartikel gefüllt mit Federn und Daunen - Messung derWasseraufnahme von FüllstoffThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 11 August 2001.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 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 Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2001 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 13543:2001 ESIST EN 13543:2002
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