EN 1307:2014+A1:2016
(Main)Textile floor coverings - Classification
Textile floor coverings - Classification
This European Standard specifies the requirements for classification of all textile floor coverings and carpet tiles, excluding rugs and runners (see ISO 2424) into use classes with regard to one or more of the following properties: wear, appearance retention, additional performance properties and classes for luxury rating.
This European Standard refers to the classification as defined in EN ISO 10874.
Textile Bodenbeläge - Einstufung
Diese Europäische Norm legt die Anforderungen an die Einstufung aller textilen Bodenbeläge und Teppichfliesen, ausgenommen abgepasste Teppiche und Läufer, (siehe ISO 2424) in Gebrauchsklassen bezüglich mindestens einer der folgenden Eigenschaften fest: Verschleiß, Aussehenserhalt, zusätzliche Gebrauchseigenschaften und Komfort Klassen.
Diese Europäische Norm bezieht sich auf die in EN ISO 10874 definierte Einstufung.
Revêtements de sol textile - Classement d'usage
La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences relatives au classement de l'ensemble des revêtements de sol textiles et des dalles de moquette, à l'exclusion des tapis et des passages (voir ISO 2424), en fonction d'un classement d'usage selon une ou plusieurs des propriétés suivantes : usure, conservation d'aspect, autres caractéristiques de performance et classes de confort.
La présente Norme européenne se réfère à la classification définie dans l'EN ISO 10874.
Tekstilne talne obloge - Razvrščanje
Ta evropski standard določa zahteve za razvrščanje vseh tekstilnih talnih oblog in plošč, razen preprog in tekačev (glejte ISO 2424) v razrede uporabe z upoštevanjem ene ali več naslednjih lastnosti: obraba, ohranjanje videza, dodatne lastnosti vzdržljivosti ter razredi za oceno luksuznosti. Ta evropski standard se nanaša na razvrstitev po standardu EN ISO 10874.
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 12-Jan-2016
- Withdrawal Date
- 20-Jan-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 134 - Resilient and textile floor coverings
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 134/WG 8 - Textile floor coverings
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 28-Mar-2018
- Completion Date
- 21-Jan-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 21-Nov-2017
- Effective Date
- 19-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 18-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Refers
EN ISO 354:2003 - Acoustics - Measurement of sound absorption in a reverberation room (ISO 354:2003) - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Refers
EN ISO 24345:2012 - Resilient floor coverings - Determination of peel resistance (ISO 24345:2006) - 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
- Refers
EN ISO 9405:2017 - Textile floor coverings - Assessment of changes in appearance (ISO 9405:2015) - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 1307:2014+A1:2016 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Textile floor coverings - Classification". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the requirements for classification of all textile floor coverings and carpet tiles, excluding rugs and runners (see ISO 2424) into use classes with regard to one or more of the following properties: wear, appearance retention, additional performance properties and classes for luxury rating. This European Standard refers to the classification as defined in EN ISO 10874.
This European Standard specifies the requirements for classification of all textile floor coverings and carpet tiles, excluding rugs and runners (see ISO 2424) into use classes with regard to one or more of the following properties: wear, appearance retention, additional performance properties and classes for luxury rating. This European Standard refers to the classification as defined in EN ISO 10874.
EN 1307:2014+A1:2016 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 59.080.60 - Textile floor coverings; 97.150 - Floor coverings. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 1307:2014+A1:2016 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 1307:2014+A2:2018, EN 1307:2014, EN 1307:2014/FprA1, EN 4637:2010, EN 1269:2024, EN ISO 354:2003, EN 984:2001, EN 15767-3:2010, EN ISO 24345:2012, EN ISO 24342:2024, EN 986:2005, EN 985:2001, EN ISO 10833:2025, EN ISO 105-E01:2013, EN ISO 9405:2017. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Textile Bodenbeläge - EinstufungRevêtements de sol textile - Classement d'usageTextile floor coverings - Classification59.080.60Tekstilne talne oblogeTextile floor coveringsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1307:2014+A1:2016SIST EN 1307:2014+A1:2016en,fr,de01-marec-2016SIST EN 1307:2014+A1:2016SLOVENSKI
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Requirements for carpet tiles . 20 Annex B (normative)
Summary of test report . 21 B.1 General . 21 B.2 List of references to Annex B . 22 B.2.1 Ref 1 Type of manufacture . 22 B.2.2 Ref 2 Type of surface (combinations are possible) . 22 SIST EN 1307:2014+A1:2016
Criteria for the assessment of stair suitability . 24 C.1 Pile carpets . 24 C.2 Flat needled floor covering . 26 C.3 Pile needled floor covering . 27 C.4 Carpets without pile: assessment of stair suitability . 28 Annex D (informative)
Impact sound insulation . 30 Annex E (normative)
Determination of work of compression of underlay . 31 Annex F (normative)
Flocked floor coverings – Blade test . 32 F.1 Principle of test . 32 F.2 Apparatus . 32 F.3 Preparation of test specimens . 33 F.4 Test procedure . 33 F.5 Assessment of Results . 33 F.6 Test Report . 33 Annex G (normative)
Flocked floor coverings – Water Impermeability Test . 34 G.1 Principle of test . 34 G.2 Equipment . 34 G.3 Conditioning and preparation of test specimens . 34 G.4 Test procedure . 34 G.5 Assessment of results . 34 G.6 Test report . 34 Bibliography . 36 SIST EN 1307:2014+A1:2016
ISO 11856, Textile floor coverings — Test methods for the determination of fibre bind using a Modified Martindale Machine" 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 2424:2007 and the following apply. 3.1 non-adhered tile (loose laid tile) tile installed without any use of a bonding system
Note 1 to entry: See Annex A. 3.2 adhered removable tile tile installed with a bonding system allowing easy removal and reinstallation
Note 1 to entry: See Annex A. 3.3 permanently adhered tile tile installed with a permanent bonding system
Note 1 to entry: See Annex A. 3.4 nominal value value stated by the manufacturer SIST EN 1307:2014+A1:2016
Characteristic Test method Tolerances (to nominal value) Applicable for (X means applicable) Carpets with pile Carpets without pile Flat Needled Pile Needled Flocked Total thickness (in mm) ISO 1765 + 15
% X X X X X Total mass per unit area (in g/m2) ISO 8543 ±15 % X X X X X Effective pile thickness / Thickness of pile above substrate (SPT) (in mm) ISO 1766
+ 15
% X
Type B2, B3
Effective pile mass / Mass of pile above substrate per unit area (SPW) (in g/m2) ISO 8543 EN 984 a + 15
% X
Type B2, B3
Mass per unit area of the use-surface (in g/m2)
EN 984 a + 15
%
Type A2, A3
Surface pile density (SPD)
(in g/cm3) ISO 8543
X
Type B2, B3
Number of tufts or loops (per dm²) ISO 1763 + 10
% X
a
EN 984 only applicable for needled floor coverings categories A2, A3, B2 and B3 when the use surface visually can be distinguished from the substrate.
" NOTE EU Regulation 1007/2011 and associated national regulations address fibre composition. 6 Basic requirements Textile floor coverings shall conform to the basic requirements specified in Table 3. SIST EN 1307:2014+A1:2016
X X X X X - Man-made fibres
· 5
- Natural fibres
· 4
Colour fastness to rubbing a b EN ISO 105-X12
X X X X X - Wet
· 3
- Dry
· 3–4
Colour fastness to water (change in colour) a b EN ISO 105-E01
X X X X X - Plain carpets
· 3–4
- Other carpets
· 4
Colour fastness to water(staining) a b
X X X X X - All carpets
· 2–3
Fibre bind < 80 % natural fibres
- Loop pile carpets EN 1963:2007 test C Fuzzing below level of reference photographs X
- Cut pile carpets EN 1963 test A (Number of cycles defined by calibration) Loss of mass < 25 % X
X !Fibre bind for cut-pile carpets with
· 80 % natural fibres ISO 11856 Weight loss < 250 mg at 10 000 rubs and < 70 mg between 10 000 and 30 000 rubs X
" Dimensional stability c ISO 2551 Shrinkage
¶ 1,2 % Extension
¶ 0,5 %
X X X X Assessment of impregnation EN 1269
· 2–3
X
!Hairiness /pilling EN 1963 test D 200 cycles
· 2,5
Xd X Type B1
Peel resistance EN ISO 24345
· 40 N per 50 mm
X Water impermeability Annex G pass
X a Conformity to be declared by manufacturer for each colour. b In case of blends, the predominant fibre is leading. In case of 50/50 blends, the most stringent criterion is valid. c At the final stage due to the effects of varied heat and water conditions, only applicable if loose laid. d Requirement to be met after testing in both directions (machine and across) for carpets without pile." SIST EN 1307:2014+A1:2016
Abrasion resistance Hairiness (pilling) General structural integrity Change in colour Change of appearance Additional mandatory requirements Pile carpets except needled pile carpets
Clause 8 For class 32
· 80 % wool SPD
· 0,10 g/cm3. Needled carpets
- Flat Needled A1,A2,A3 9.2
9.3 9.4
- Pile needled B1 10.2 10.3 10.4
10.5
- Pile needled B2+B3
10.4
10.5
Carpets without pile 11.2
11.3
11.4
Flocked 12.2
12.1 For class 32/33: Dimensional stability according to ISO 2551 shrinkage and extension
¶ 0,2 %. 8 Classification of Pile Carpets Pile carpets are classified by testing for change in appearance. Carpets shall be tested in accordance with ISO 10361 in either the Hexapod or the Vettermann apparatus using the number of cycles for short and long term tests as specified in Table 5 and shall be assessed for change in appearance in accordance with EN 1471. The median grade for overall change in appearance shall conform to the minimum requirements specified in Table 5. The use of an underlay is optional but shall always be mentioned in reporting. If the carpet is to be tested over an underlay, the underlay shall have a work of compression (see Annex E) of (175 ± 25) J/m2. SIST EN 1307:2014+A1:2016
80 % wool
Short-terma Long termb Short-terma Long termb 21 2 No requirement 2 No requirement 22 No requirement 2 No requirement 2 23 3,5 2,5 3 2,5 31 3 2,5 3 2,5 32 No requirement 3 3 2,5 c 33 4 3,5 3,5 3 a Vetterman 5 000 cycles or hexapod 4 000 cycles. b Vetterman 20 000 cycles or hexapod 12 000 cycles. c Additional requirement: SPD
· 0,10 g/cm3.
9 Classification for flat needled floor coverings 9.1 General Flat needled floor coverings are classified by testing abrasion resistance, general structure integrity and change in colour. The final class is the lowest result of all individual classes obtained. 9.2 Abrasion resistance – Lisson test - Mass loss per unit area (mv) The requirements for each class are specified in Table 6; mv is calculated as indicated in EN 1963 test A. Table 6 — Abrasion resistance requirements for all flat needled products Class mv (g/m2) 21 No requirement 22
¶ 80 23
¶ 40 31
¶ 50 32
¶ 40 33
¶ 30 9.3 General structural integrity The requirements for all flat needled floor coverings for each class are specified in Table 7. Table 7 — General structural integrity Class Test Method (EN 985 test C) Requirement Domestic (21,22,23) 10 000 cycles No destruction (as described in EN 985:2001, Clause 9.3) Commercial (31,32,33) 25 000 cycles
10 Classification for needled floor coverings with pile 10.1 General Needled floor coverings with pile are classified by testing on abrasion resistance, hairiness (Type B1 only), general structure integrity and change in appearance. The final class is the lowest result of all individual classes obtained. The use of an underlay (see Annex E) is optional but shall always be mentioned in reporting. If the carpet is to be tested over an underlay, the underlay shall have a work of compression of (175 ± 25) J/m2. 10.2 Abrasion resistance – Lisson test - Mass loss per unit area (mv) The requirements for each class are specified in Table 9; mv and mrv are calculated as indicated in EN 1963 test A. SIST EN 1307:2014+A1:2016
Class Relative fibre loss (mrv) % Absolute fibre loss (mV) g/m2
Type B2 and B3 Type B1
21 No requirement No requirement 22
¶ 45
¶ 80 23
¶ 25
¶ 40 31
¶ 35
¶ 50 32
¶ 25
¶ 40 33
¶ 15
¶ 30
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10.3 Hairiness (pilling) - Lisson test for needled floor coverings with pile 10.3.1 Type B1 products The requirements for each class are specified in Table 10. Table 10 — Hairiness (pilling) - Lisson test – Type B 1 products Class Test method Requirements 21 EN 1963, Test D
· 2,5 22
· 2,5 23
· 3,5 31
· 3,0 32
· 3,5 33
· 4,0 10.3.2 Type B 2 and type B 3 products No requirements for type B2 and type B3 products. 10.4 General structural integrity The requirements for needled floor coverings with pile are specified in Table 11. Table 11 — General structural integrity Class Test Method
(EN 985 test C) Requirement D
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