EN 14959:2006
(Main)Touch and close fasteners - Determination of resistance to fraying after washing
Touch and close fasteners - Determination of resistance to fraying after washing
This European Standard specifies a method for determining the resistance to fraying of touch and close fasteners.
Haftverschlüsse - Bestimmung der Kantenschnittfestigkeit nach dem Waschen
Diese Europäische Norm legt ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung der Kantenschnittfestigkeit von Haftverschlüssen fest.
Fermetures auto-agrippantes - Détermination de la résistance à l'effilochage après lavage
Sprijemna zapenjala – Ugotavljanje odpornosti proti obrabi po pranju
General Information
Overview
EN 14959:2006 (CEN) specifies a reproducible laboratory method to determine the resistance to fraying of touch-and-close fasteners (hook-and-loop style closures) after domestic washing. The standard supports durability assessment, quality control and conformity checks for textile products and accessories that use touch-and-close fasteners.
This procedure defines specimen preparation, conditioning, closure simulation and washing, and a simple visual/count evaluation of loose filaments remaining on cut edges.
Key Topics
- Scope: Method for determining resistance to fraying of touch and close fasteners after washing.
- Principle: Cut a male or female component longitudinally, secure it to a loading fabric, assemble with its counterpart, simulate closure with a metal roller, wash per EN ISO 6330 and then count loose filaments on the edges.
- Apparatus and materials (as specified in the standard):
- Long pair of scissors to cut 50 mm samples in one stroke.
- Loading fabric: polyester/cotton (50 %/50 %) at 130 g/m2.
- Washing machine conforming to EN ISO 6330.
- Metal roller as specified in EN 12241 to simulate closure.
- Specimen dimensions:
- Tape to be tested: 50 mm length after cutting.
- Counterpart tape: 70 mm length.
- Loading fabric: 75 mm length; width = sample width + 25 mm.
- Conditioning: Minimum 24 h in standard temperate atmosphere per EN ISO 139. All handling, drying and evaluation take place under these conditions.
- Procedure specifics:
- Cut the tape at 90° to the longitudinal axis and along its axis in one stroke.
- Sew the tape to the loading fabric on two longitudinal edges and one transverse edge, with 3 stitches/cm at 1.5 mm from the edge using needle number 0,80 and polyester yarn 30 tex.
- Close using the metal roller (per EN 12241), traverse in one direction then immediately reverse, then enclose in a loading bag and wash per EN ISO 6330.
- After washing and drying (24 h under specified atmosphere) open and close the fastener by hand five times and count loose filaments on the four tape edges.
Applications
- Product development: Evaluate closure designs for fraying resistance during wash cycles.
- Quality control: Routine batch testing to monitor production consistency.
- Compliance and documentation: Provide test evidence for technical files, labels and supplier agreements.
Related Standards
- EN 12241 - Method for closure prior to washing and drying; metal roller specification and closure simulation.
- EN ISO 6330 - Domestic washing and drying procedures for textile testing.
- EN ISO 139 - Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing.
Reporting and Practical Value
The test report shall include the standard reference (EN 14959:2006), date of test, fastener identification, deviations or incidents, and the fraying evaluation result. Using EN 14959:2006 enables consistent, comparable fraying assessments across laboratories and manufacturers, supporting reliable durability claims for touch-and-close fasteners.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 14959:2006 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Touch and close fasteners - Determination of resistance to fraying after washing". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies a method for determining the resistance to fraying of touch and close fasteners.
This European Standard specifies a method for determining the resistance to fraying of touch and close fasteners.
EN 14959:2006 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 61.040 - Headgear. Clothing accessories. Fastening of clothing. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-maj-2006
Sprijemna zapenjala – Ugotavljanje odpornosti proti obrabi po pranju
Touch and close fasteners - Determination of resistance to fraying after washing
Haftverschlüsse - Bestimmung der Kantenschnittfestigkeit nach dem Waschen
Fermetures auto-agrippantes - Détermination de la résistance a l'effilochage apres
lavage
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 14959:2006
ICS:
61.040 3RNULYDOD'RGDWNLN Headgear. Clothing
REODþLORP6SHQMDQMHREODþLO accessories. Fastening of
clothing
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 14959
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
February 2006
ICS 61.040
English Version
Touch and close fasteners - Determination of resistance to
fraying after washing
Fermetures auto-agrippantes - Détermination de la Haftverschlüsse - Bestimmung der Kantenschnittfestigkeit
résistance à l'effilochage après lavage nach dem Waschen
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 30 December 2005.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
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Contents Page
Foreword.3
1 Scope .4
2 Normative references .4
3 Principle.4
4 Apparatus .4
5 Test specimen.4
6 Conditioning.5
7 Procedure .5
8 Test report .5
Bibliography .9
Foreword
This European Standard (EN 14959:2006) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 248 “Textiles
and textile products”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by August 2006, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by August 2006.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, 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.
1 Scope
This European Standard specifies a method for determining the resistance to fraying of touch and close
fasteners.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this European Standard. For
dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (includin
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