CEN/TS 17394-1:2021
(Main)Textiles and textile products - Part 1: Safety of children's clothing - Security of attachment of attached components to infants' clothing - Specification
Textiles and textile products - Part 1: Safety of children's clothing - Security of attachment of attached components to infants' clothing - Specification
This document provides requirements for security of attachment for clothing components that are considered as small parts such as buttons, press fasteners, rivets, sequins, diamantes (or pieces of these components) which fit entirely within the small parts cylinder without compression, for infants' clothing.
Release of these small components from clothing is considered to present hazards of choking, swallowing, ingestion, inhaling (aspiration) or insertion into eyes, nose or ears for infants. This age group is particularly vulnerable as they often do not have the language skills to convey the accident to their carers.
In older children and adults, incidents of accidental insertion or swallowing etc are significantly reduced, predominantly due to the ability of the child to remove the component themselves or to explain and obtain medical help.
This document does not apply to:
a) child care articles;
b) shoes, boots and similar footwear;
c) toys (see NOTE 2);
d) other articles sold with clothing.
NOTE 1 The above items are covered by other CEN Technical Committees and as such are out of the scope of this document.
NOTE 2 Disguise costumes including carnival costumes are examples of clothing which are also toys and fall within the scope of the Toy Safety Directive.
Textilien und textile Produkte - Teil 1: Sicherheit von Kinderbekleidung - Sicherheit der Befestigung von befestigten Komponenten an Kleinkinderbekleidung - Spezifikation
Dieses Dokument enthält Anforderungen an die Sicherheit der Befestigung von als Kleinteile angesehenen Bekleidungskomponenten von Kleinkindbekleidung, wie etwa Knöpfe, Druckverschlüsse, Nieten, Pailletten, Strasssteine (oder Teile dieser Komponenten), die vollständig in den Kleinteilezylinder passen, ohne zusam¬mengedrückt zu werden.
Es wird davon ausgegangen, dass das Ablösen dieser Kleinteile von der Bekleidung für Kleinkinder die Gefährdungen des Erstickens, Verschluckens, Einatmens (Aspiration) oder Einbringens in die Augen sowie Einführens in Nase oder Ohren birgt. Kinder dieser Altersgruppe sind besonders gefährdet, da sie häufig nicht über die sprachlichen Fähigkeiten verfügen, ihre Pflegepersonen über den Unfall in Kenntnis zu setzen.
Bei älteren Kindern und Erwachsenen tritt das versehentliche Einführen oder Verschlucken usw. erheblich seltener auf, vorrangig aufgrund der Fähigkeit des Kindes, die Komponente selbst zu entfernen oder einen Vorfall zu erläutern und medizinische Hilfe zu erlangen.
Dieses Dokument gilt nicht für:
a) Artikel für die Kinderpflege;
b) Schuhe, Stiefel und ähnliche Fußbekleidung;
c) Spielzeuge (siehe ANMERKUNG 2);
d) sonstige Artikel, die mit der Kleidung verkauft wurden.
ANMERKUNG 1 Die vorstehenden Artikel werden durch andere Technische Komitees des CEN erfasst und fallen daher nicht in den Anwendungsbereich dieses Dokumentes.
ANMERKUNG 2 Verkleidungskostüme einschließlich Faschingskostümen sind Beispiele für Bekleidung, die auch Spiel¬zeuge sind und in den Anwendungsbereich der Richtlinie über die Sicherheit von Spielzeug fallen.
Textiles et produits textiles - Partie 1 : Sécurité des vêtements d’enfants - Sécurité d’attache des composants fixés aux vêtements pour enfants en bas âge - Spécification
Le présent document fournit des exigences relatives à la sécurité d’attache des composants de vêtement considérés comme des petits éléments tels que les boutons, les boutons-pression, les rivets, les sequins, les diamantés (ou pièces de ces composants) qui entrent entièrement et sans compression dans le cylindre pour petits éléments des vêtements pour enfants en bas âge.
Le détachement de ces petits composants de vêtements est considéré comme présentant des dangers d’étouffement, d’ingurgitation, d’ingestion, d’inspiration (aspiration) ou d’insertion dans les yeux, le nez ou les oreilles pour les enfants en bas âge. Les enfants de cette catégorie d’âge sont particulièrement vulnérables, car ils ne possèdent pas les compétences linguistiques pour signaler l’accident aux personnes chargées de leur surveillance.
En ce qui concerne les enfants plus âgés et les adultes, les incidents liés à l’insertion, à l’ingestion ou à d’autres événements accidentels de ce type sont considérablement moindres, principalement en raison de la capacité de l’enfant à retirer le composant lui-même ou à expliquer et obtenir l’aide médicale nécessaire.
Le présent document ne s’applique pas aux :
a) articles de puériculture ;
b) chaussures, bottes et articles similaires ;
c) jouets (voir NOTE 2) ;
d) autres articles vendus avec le vêtement.
NOTE 1 Les articles ci-dessus sont couverts par d’autres Comités techniques CEN et n’entrent par conséquent pas dans le domaine d’application du présent document.
NOTE 2 Les déguisements y compris les costumes de carnaval sont des exemples de vêtements qui sont également des jouets et qui entrent dans le domaine d’application de la Directive relative à la sécurité des jouets.
Tekstilije in tekstilni izdelki - 1. del: Varnost otroških oblačil - Varnost pritrditve pritrjenih delov na oblačila za majhne otroke - Specifikacija
Ta dokument podaja zahteve za varnost pritrditve sestavnih delov oblačil, ki se štejejo za majhne dele, kot so gumbi, pritiskači, zakovice, našiti okraski, bleščice (ali del teh sestavnih delov), ki se popolnoma prilegajo v valj malih delov brez stiskanja na oblačila za majhne otroke.
Če se ti majhni sestavni deli ločijo od oblačil, to predstavlja nevarnost zadušitve, zaužitja, vdihavanja ali vnosa v oči, nos ali ušesa majhnih otrok. Ta starostna skupina je predvsem ranljiva, saj pogosto še nima dovolj razvitega jezikovnega znanja, da bi svoje skrbnike opozorila na nezgodo.
Pri starejših otrocih in odraslih je tveganje nezgode z nenamernih vnosom ali zaužitjem itd. bistveno manjše
predvsem zaradi njihove sposobnosti, da sami odstranijo sestavni del in pojasnijo nesrečo in poiščejo zdravniško pomoč.
Ta dokument se ne uporablja za:
a) izdelke za varstvo in nego otrok;
b) čevlje, škornje in podobna obuvala;
c) igrače (glej OPOMBO 2);
d) druge predmete, ki se prodajajo z oblačili.
OPOMBA 1: Zgornje predmete obravnavajo drugi tehnični odbori CEN in kot taki ne spadajo v področje uporabe tega dokumenta.
OPOMBA 2: Maskirni kostumi, vključno s pustnimi kostumi, so primeri oblačil, ki so opredeljena kot igrače, in spadajo v področje uporabe Direktive o varnosti igrač.
General Information
Overview
CEN/TS 17394-1:2021 is a technical specification developed by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) aimed at enhancing the safety of infants’ clothing. This standard sets requirements for the secure attachment of small clothing components such as buttons, press fasteners, rivets, sequins, and diamantes on garments designed for infants up to 36 months old. The standard addresses critical safety concerns where loose or detached small parts could pose choking, swallowing, aspiration, or insertion hazards for infants who are particularly vulnerable due to limited language and motor skills.
By establishing stringent criteria for the mechanical strength of attachments and securing methods, CEN/TS 17394-1:2021 helps manufacturers reduce risks associated with detached small parts, supporting safer clothing design and production practices.
Key Topics
Scope and Applicability:
The standard specifically targets infants' clothing components that fit entirely within the “small parts cylinder,” indicating potential choking hazards if detached. It excludes child care articles, footwear, toys, and other non-clothing items.Small Parts Definition:
Components like buttons, tack buttons, toggle buttons, press fasteners, rivets, and eyelets are defined with specific dimensional criteria. The “small parts cylinder” test simulates the size of parts that pose ingestion or inhalation risks.Attachment Strength Requirements:
- Sewn-on buttons must withstand a removal force of at least 50 N or 70 N, depending on size, and must be sewn using secure stitch types (lock stitch recommended, chain stitch prohibited).
- Metal mechanically applied press fasteners have similar minimum removal force requirements to ensure they do not detach unintentionally.
- Other components, including textile and stitched-on accessories, must resist detachment even after aggressive wash and dry tests.
Test Methods Reference:
Supported by companion documents specifying detailed test methods:- EN 17394-2:2020 for buttons
- CEN/TS 17394-3:2021 for metal press fasteners
- CEN/TS 17394-4:2021 for other components
Rationale and Best Practices:
The standard draws from toy safety standards (EN 71-1) and adapts tests to the specific textile context. It emphasizes the need for production monitoring to maintain attachment integrity.
Applications
Infant Garment Manufacturing:
Textile and apparel producers use this specification to guide the secure attachment of small parts on infants’ clothing, reducing risks of choking incidents and compliant product offerings for the European market.Safety Compliance:
Retailers and quality assurance teams incorporate CEN/TS 17394-1:2021 in their safety compliance protocols to meet European safety regulations and assure consumers of the safety of infants’ apparel.Product Design and Development:
Designers evaluate and select fastening components and sewing techniques meeting the mechanical strength and safety requirements of the standard early in the product development cycle.Regulatory Alignment:
This document supports manufacturers in aligning with European directives on toy safety and child product safety by addressing overlapping hazards specific to infants’ clothing.
Related Standards
- EN 17394-2:2020 – Test methods for security of attachment of buttons on children’s clothing
- CEN/TS 17394-3:2021 – Test methods for security of attachment of metal mechanically applied press fasteners
- CEN/TS 17394-4:2021 – Test methods for security of attachment of components other than buttons and metal press fasteners
- EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018 – Safety of toys – Mechanical and physical properties, a basis for test methods and safety principles
- ISO 4915 – Classification and terminology of stitch types used in textile and garment production
Keywords: infants clothing safety, secure attachment, small parts choking hazard, CEN standard for children’s garments, button attachment safety, press fastener security, European textiles safety, infant garment testing, toddler apparel safety standards
Frequently Asked Questions
CEN/TS 17394-1:2021 is a technical specification published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Textiles and textile products - Part 1: Safety of children's clothing - Security of attachment of attached components to infants' clothing - Specification". This standard covers: This document provides requirements for security of attachment for clothing components that are considered as small parts such as buttons, press fasteners, rivets, sequins, diamantes (or pieces of these components) which fit entirely within the small parts cylinder without compression, for infants' clothing. Release of these small components from clothing is considered to present hazards of choking, swallowing, ingestion, inhaling (aspiration) or insertion into eyes, nose or ears for infants. This age group is particularly vulnerable as they often do not have the language skills to convey the accident to their carers. In older children and adults, incidents of accidental insertion or swallowing etc are significantly reduced, predominantly due to the ability of the child to remove the component themselves or to explain and obtain medical help. This document does not apply to: a) child care articles; b) shoes, boots and similar footwear; c) toys (see NOTE 2); d) other articles sold with clothing. NOTE 1 The above items are covered by other CEN Technical Committees and as such are out of the scope of this document. NOTE 2 Disguise costumes including carnival costumes are examples of clothing which are also toys and fall within the scope of the Toy Safety Directive.
This document provides requirements for security of attachment for clothing components that are considered as small parts such as buttons, press fasteners, rivets, sequins, diamantes (or pieces of these components) which fit entirely within the small parts cylinder without compression, for infants' clothing. Release of these small components from clothing is considered to present hazards of choking, swallowing, ingestion, inhaling (aspiration) or insertion into eyes, nose or ears for infants. This age group is particularly vulnerable as they often do not have the language skills to convey the accident to their carers. In older children and adults, incidents of accidental insertion or swallowing etc are significantly reduced, predominantly due to the ability of the child to remove the component themselves or to explain and obtain medical help. This document does not apply to: a) child care articles; b) shoes, boots and similar footwear; c) toys (see NOTE 2); d) other articles sold with clothing. NOTE 1 The above items are covered by other CEN Technical Committees and as such are out of the scope of this document. NOTE 2 Disguise costumes including carnival costumes are examples of clothing which are also toys and fall within the scope of the Toy Safety Directive.
CEN/TS 17394-1:2021 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 61.020 - Clothes; 97.190 - Equipment for children. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-maj-2024
Tekstilije in tekstilni izdelki - 1. del: Varnost otroških oblačil - Varnost pritrditve
pritrjenih delov na oblačila za majhne otroke - Specifikacija
Textiles and textile products - Part 1: Safety of children's clothing - Security of
attachment of attached components to infants' clothing - Specification
Textilien und textile Produkte - Teil 1: Sicherheit von Kinderbekleidung - Sicherheit der
Befestigung von befestigten Komponenten an Kleinkinderbekleidung - Spezifikation
Textiles et produits textiles - Partie 1 : Sécurité des vêtements d’enfants - Sécurité
d’attache des composants fixés aux vêtements pour enfants en bas âge - Spécification
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: CEN/TS 17394-1:2021
ICS:
61.020 Oblačila Clothes
97.190 Otroška oprema Equipment for children
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
CEN/TS 17394-1
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
SPÉCIFICATION TECHNIQUE
January 2021
TECHNISCHE SPEZIFIKATION
ICS 61.020; 97.190
English Version
Textiles and textile products - Part 1: Safety of children's
clothing - Security of attachment of attached components
to infants' clothing - Specification
Textiles et produits textiles - Partie 1 : Sécurité des Textilien und textile Produkte - Teil 1: Sicherheit von
vêtements d'enfants - Sécurité d'attache des Kinderbekleidung - Sicherheit der Befestigung von
composants fixés aux vêtements pour enfants en bas befestigten Komponenten an Kleinkinderbekleidung -
âge - Spécification Spezifikation
This Technical Specification (CEN/TS) was approved by CEN on 13 December 2020 for provisional application.
The period of validity of this CEN/TS is limited initially to three years. After two years the members of CEN will be requested to
submit their comments, particularly on the question whether the CEN/TS can be converted into a European Standard.
CEN members are required to announce the existence of this CEN/TS in the same way as for an EN and to make the CEN/TS
available promptly at national level in an appropriate form. It is permissible to keep conflicting national standards in force (in
parallel to the CEN/TS) until the final decision about the possible conversion of the CEN/TS into an EN is reached.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
United Kingdom.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2021 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. CEN/TS 17394-1:2021 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.
Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Requirements . 8
4.1 Buttons including tack buttons and toggle buttons . 8
4.2 Metal mechanically applied press fasteners . 8
4.3 All other attached components including non-metal press fastenings, eyelets, textile,
stitched on components . 9
Annex A (informative) Rationale for requirements . 10
Bibliography . 11
European foreword
This document (CEN/TS 17394-1:2021) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 248
“Textiles and textile products”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to announce this Technical Specification: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United
Kingdom.
Introduction
This document has been developed from CEN/TR 16792, Safety of children's clothing – Recommendations
for the design and manufacture of children's clothing – Mechanical safety, and is intended to be supported
by:
— EN 17394-2:2020, Textiles and textile products - Part 2: Safety of children's clothing - Security of
attachment of buttons - Test method;
— CEN/TS 17394-3:2021, Textiles and textile products - Part 3: Safety of children's clothing - Security of
attachment of metal mechanically applied press fasteners - Test method; and
— CEN/TS 17394-4:2021, Textiles and textile products - Part 4: Safety of children's clothing - Security of
attachment of components except buttons and metal mechanically applied press fasteners - Test
method.
It is anticipated that this document will become an EN in due course.
1 Scope
This document provides requirements for security of attachment for clothing components that are
considered as small parts such as buttons, press fasteners, rivets, sequins, diamantes (or pieces of these
components) which fit entirely within the small parts cylinder without compression, for infants' clothing.
Release of these small components from clothing is considered to present hazards of choking, swallowing,
ingestion, inhaling (aspiration) or insertion into eyes, nose or ears for infants. This age group is
particularly vulnerable as they often do not have the language skills to convey the accident to their carers.
In older children and adults, incidents of accidental insertion or swallowing etc are significantly reduced,
predominantly due to the ability of the child to remove the component themselves or to explain and
obtain medical help.
This document does not apply to:
a) child care articles;
b) shoes, boots and similar footwear;
c) toys (see NOTE 2);
d) other articles sold with clothing.
NOTE 1 The above items are covered by other CEN Technical Committees and as such are out of the scope of this
document.
NOTE 2 Disguise costumes including carnival costumes are examples of clothing which are also toys and fall
within the scope of the Toy Safety Directive.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 17394-2:2020, Textiles and textile products - Part 2: Safety of children's clothing - Security of
attachment of buttons - Test method
CEN/TS 17394-3:2021, Textiles and textile products - Part 3: Safety of children's clothing - Security of
attachment of metal mechanically applied press fasteners - Test method
CEN/TS 17394-4:2021, Textiles and textile products - Part 4: Safety of children's clothing - Security of
attachment of components except buttons and metal mechanically applied press fasteners - Test method
ISO 4915, Textiles - Stitch types - Classification and terminology
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO
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The article discusses the requirements for the security of attachment for small components, such as buttons and fasteners, on infants' clothing. It highlights the potential hazards of these components, including choking and ingestion, particularly for infants who may not have the ability to communicate accidents to their caregivers. The document does not cover child care articles, footwear, toys, or other items sold with clothing. Disguise costumes and carnival costumes are considered both clothing and toys and fall under the scope of the Toy Safety Directive.
記事のタイトル：CEN/TS 17394-1:2021 - テキスタイルおよびテキスタイル製品-パート1：子供服の安全-乳幼児の衣類の付属部品の取り付けの安全-仕様 記事の内容：この文書は、乳幼児の服に装着されたボタン、プレス留め具、リベット、シークインズ、ダイヤモンド（またはこれらの部品の一部）など、小さい部品と見なされる衣類の部品の安全な取り付けの要件を提供しています。 これらの小さな部品が服から外れることは、乳幼児にとって窒息、飲み込み、摂取、吸い込み、目や鼻、耳への挿入の危険をもたらすと考えられています。この年齢グループは、事故を介護者に伝える言語能力を持っていないことが多いため、特に脆弱です。 年長の子供や大人の場合、部品を自分で取り外す能力があるため、事故的な挿入や飲み込みなどの事例は大幅に減少しています。また、子供が事象を説明し医療の援助を得る能力もあります。 この文書は次の対象外です。 a)育児用品 b)靴、ブーツ、類似の履物 c)おもちゃ（注2参照） d)衣類と一緒に販売されるその他のアイテム 注釈1：上記のアイテムは他のCEN技術委員会によってカバーされており、この文書の範囲外です。 注釈2：仮装衣装やカーニバル衣装は衣類でありながらおもちゃでもあるため、おもちゃの安全指令の範囲に含まれます。
기사 제목: CEN/TS 17394-1:2021 - 직물 및 직물 제품 - 파트 1: 어린이 의류의 안전 - 유아 의류의 부착 구성 요소의 보안 - 명세 기사 내용: 이 문서는 유아 의류에 부착된 작은 부품인 버튼, 프레스 단추, 리벳, 퀴단, 다이아만테 (또는 이러한 구성 요소의 일부)와 같은 의류 구성 요소의 보안 부착에 대한 요구 사항을 제공합니다. 의류에서 이러한 작은 부품이 떨어져나오는 것은 유아에게 질식, 삼키기, 섭취, 흡입 또는 눈, 코, 귀에 삽입되는 위험을 제공한다고 간주됩니다. 이 연령군은 종종 사고를 간별하기 어려운 언어 능력을 갖추지 못하므로 특히 취약합니다. 어린이와 성인의 경우, 실수로 삽입하거나 삼키는 등의 사고가 크게 줄어들며, 이는 주로 어린이가 스스로 부품을 제거하거나 사건을 설명하고 의료 도움을 받을 수 있는 능력 때문입니다. 이 문서는 다음에 해당하지 않습니다. a) 유아용 제품 b) 신발, 부츠 및 유사한 신발 c) 장난감 (참고 2 참조) d) 의류와 함께 판매되는 기타 제품 참고 1: 위의 항목들은 다른 CEN 기술위원회에서 처리하므로 이 문서의 범위를 벗어납니다. 참고 2: 카니발 의상을 비롯한 의상은 의류이자 장난감이며 장난감 안전 지침의 범위에 포함됩니다.
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