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ISO /TC 120/SC 3
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Classification and performance guidelines for leather upholstered
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Contents
Foreword . v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Classification. 2
4.1 General . 2
4.2 Products for babies (Product Class I) . 2
4.3 Products with direct contact to skin (Product Class II) . 2
4.4 Products without direct contact to skin (Product Class III) . 2
4.5 Products for decoration (Product Class IV) . 2
5 Performance . 3
5.1 Recommendations . 3
5.2 Conditioning and sampling preparation . 4
6 Marking . 4
6.1 Marking and labelling . 4
6.2 Recommendations of designation and description of term "leather" . 4
Bibliography . 6

Foreword . iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Classification. 2
5 Performance . 3
6 Marking . 4

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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through
ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been
established has the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental and
non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO collaborates closely with the
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are described
in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular, the different approval criteria needed for the different types of
ISO document should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the editorial rules of the
ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www.iso.org/directives).
ISO draws attention to the possibility that the implementation of this document may involve the use of (a)
patent(s). ISO takes no position concerning the evidence, validity or applicability of any claimed patent rights
in respect thereof. As of the date of publication of this document, ISO had not received notice of (a) patent(s)
which may be required to implement this document. However, implementers are cautioned that this may not
represent the latest information, which may be obtained from the patent database available at
www.iso.org/patents.www.iso.org/patents. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such
patent rights.
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constitute an endorsement.
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Organization (WTO) principles in the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT), see
www.iso.org/iso/foreword.htmlwww.iso.org/iso/foreword.html.
This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 120, Leather, Subcommittee SC 3, Leather
products.
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ISO/FDIS 18270:####(X:2025(en)
Classification and performance guidelines for leather upholstered
products
1 Scope
This document provides guidelines for the classification and performance of leather upholstered products.
This document is applicable to products made of leather upholstered for all levels of production.
This document is applied if the upholstered material is made of leather or rather is a leather semifinishedsemi-
finished product.
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.
ISO 105-B02, Textiles — Tests for colour fastness—Part B02: Colour fastness to artificial light: Xenon arc fading
lamp test
ISO 3377-1, Leather — Physical and mechanical tests — Determination of tear load — Part 1: Single edge tear
ISO 4045, Leather —Chemical tests — Determination of pH and difference figure
ISO 5402-1, Leather — Determination of flex resistance — Part 1: Flexometer method
ISO 8191-1, Furniture — Assessment of the ignitability of upholstered furniture — Part 1: Ignition source:
smouldering cigarette
ISO 8191-2, Furniture — Assessment of ignitability of upholstered furniture — Part 2: Ignition source: match-
flame equivalent
ISO 11640, Leather — Tests for colour fastness — Colour fastness to cycles of to
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Classification . 1
4.1 General .1
4.2 Products for babies (Product Class I) .2
4.3 Products with direct contact to skin (Product Class II) .2
4.4 Products without direct contact to skin (Product Class III) .2
4.5 Products for decoration (Product Class IV) .2
5 Performance . 2
5.1 Recommendations .2
5.2 Conditioning and sampling preparation .3
6 Marking . .3
6.1 Marking and labelling .3
6.2 Recommendations of designation and description of term "leather" .4
Bibliography . 5

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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through
ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee
has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations,
governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO collaborates closely
with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are described
in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular, the different approval criteria needed for the different types
of ISO document should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the editorial rules of the
ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www.iso.org/directives).
ISO draws attention to the possibility that the implementation of this document may involve the use of (a)
patent(s). ISO takes no position concerning the evidence, validity or applicability of any claimed patent
rights in respect thereof. As of the date of publication of this document, ISO had not received notice of (a)
patent(s) which may be required to implement this document. However, implementers are cautioned that
this may not represent the latest information, which may be obtained from the patent database available at
www.iso.org/patents. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
For an explanation of the voluntary nature of standards, the meaning of ISO specific terms and expressions
related to conformity assessment, as well as information about ISO's adherence to the World Trade
Organization (WTO) principles in the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT), see www.iso.org/iso/foreword.html.
This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 120, Leather, Subcommittee SC 3, Leather
products.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www.iso.org/members.html.

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Classification and performance guidelines for leather
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1 Scope
This document provides guidelines for the classification and performance of leather upholstered products.
This document is applicable to products made of leather upholstered for all levels of productio
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Classification and performance guidelines for leather upholstered
products
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or posting on the internet or an intranet, without prior written permission. Permission can be requested from either ISO
at the address below or ISO’s member body in the country of the requester.
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E-mail: copyright@iso.org
Website: www.iso.org
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Foreword . iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Classification. 2
4.1 General. 2
4.2 Products for babies (Product Class I) . 2
4.3 Products with direct contact to skin (Product Class II) . 2
4.4 Products without direct contact to skin (Product Class III) . 2
4.5 Products for decoration (Product Class IV) . 2
5 Performance . 2
5.1 Recommendations . 2
5.2 Conditioning and sampling preparation . 3
6 Marking . 4
6.1 Marking and labelling . 4
6.2 Recommendations of designation and description of term "leather" . 4
Bibliography . 5

Foreword . iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Classification. 2
5 Performance . 3
6 Marking . 4

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Foreword
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ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through
ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been
established has the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental and
non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO collaborates closely with the
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are described
in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular, the different approval criteria needed for the different types of
ISO document should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the editorial rules of the
ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www.iso.org/directives).
ISO draws attention to the possibility that the implementation of this document may involve the use of (a)
patent(s). ISO takes no position concerning the evidence, validity or applicability of any claimed patent rights
in respect thereof. As of the date of publication of this document, ISO had not received notice of (a) patent(s)
which may be required to implement this document. However, implementers are cautioned that this may not
represent the latest information, which may be obtained from the patent database available at
www.iso.org/patents. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
For an explanation of the voluntary nature of standards, the meaning of ISO specific terms and expressions
related to conformity assessment, as well as information about ISO's adherence to the World Trade
Organization (WTO) principles in the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT), see www.iso.org/iso/foreword.html.
This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 120, Leather, Subcommittee SC 3, Leather
products.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www.iso.org/members.html.
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1 Scope
This document provides guidelines for the classification and performance of leather upholstered products.
This document is applicable to products made of leather upholstered for all levels of production.
This document is applied if the upholstered material is made of leather or rather is a leather semi-finished
product.
2 Normative references
There are no normative references in this document.
3 Terms and definitions
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For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
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3.1 3.1
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upholstered product
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product comprising a frame, cushioning material and a covering, excluding loose cushions and free coverings,
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3.2 3.2
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contact area
area of the upholstered product that comes into contact with the body including the horizontal seat cover, arm
rests, vertical seat back, vertical lower section of the seat and head/neck
3.3 3.3
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non-contact area
area of the upholstered product that does not come into contact with the skin during normal or foreseeable
use
3.4 3.4
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product class
group of similar articles categorised according to their current and future utilisation
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4 Classification
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4.1 General
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In this document, leather upholstered products are classified into four classes according to their (future)
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4.2 Products for babies (Product Class I)
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This product class comprises materials and finished products for use by babies and small children up to the
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age of 36 months.
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4.3 Products with direct contact to skin (Product Class II)
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Articles with direct contact with the skin are those where materials maycan come into direct contract with the
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4.4 Products without direct contact to skin (Product Class III)
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Articles without direct contact to skin are used where there is no skin contact or where skin contact is
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accidental or for minimal time periods (e.g. mattress, cabinets, wall coverings).
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Articles are used for decoration without direct contact to skin.
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5 Performance
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5.1 Recommendations
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All the characteristics indicated in Table 1Table 1 should be taken into account and agreed by the parties for
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each leather component.
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The subsidiary characteristics stated in Table 2Table 2 should be agreed by the parties according to the
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intended end use of the leather upholstered products.
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Table 1 and Table 2Table 1 and Table 2 provide typical recommended values. However, it is recommended to .
issue appropriate guidance on upholstered furniture to inform consumers of likely performance as well as to
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provide instructions for service, care and maintenance.
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For non-leather components and accessories, the requirements should be agreed by the parties concerned. Formatted
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Table 1 — Recommended value to be met by each leather component of upholstered product
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Recommended value
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Suede,
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nubuck and Semi-aniline
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aniline
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Tear load, N ISO 3377-1 ≥20
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50 000 cycles 50 000 cycles
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Dry flex resistance ISO 5402-1 -–
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cracks) cracks)
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Suede,
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Characteristics Test methods
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50 cycles,≥3 500 cycles, ≥4 500 cycles, ≥4
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ISO 105-B02
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