kSIST FprEN ISO 10256-5:2026
(Main)Protective equipment for use in ice hockey - Part 5: Neck laceration protectors for use in ice hockey (ISO/FDIS 10256-5:2026)
- Abstract
This document specifies performance requirements and test methods for neck laceration protectors for use in ice hockey.
This document is applicable to neck laceration protectors worn by
ice hockey players, including goalkeepers, and
referees.
This document does not address protection of the neck from the impact of pucks, sticks or other objects.
- Status
- Not Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 09-Sep-2025
- Technical Committee
- OVP - Personal protecting equipment
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 17-Sep-2026
- Due Date
- 22-Nov-2026
kSIST FprEN ISO 10256-5:2026 is a European Standard from CEN for neck laceration protectors used in ice hockey. It specifies performance requirements and test methods for protectors worn by ice hockey players, including goalkeepers, and referees. The document is about reducing the risk of skate-blade laceration in the protected area, not about protection from puck, stick, or other impacts.
What does kSIST FprEN ISO 10256-5:2026 specify?
kSIST FprEN ISO 10256-5:2026 specifies the performance requirements and test methods for neck laceration protectors for ice hockey. It sets out what the protector must cover, how it is checked, what information must accompany it, and how it is identified by type and size.
The document is organized into clauses 1 to 8, plus Annex ZA.
- Clause 1 - Scope
- Clause 2 - Normative references
- Clause 3 - Terms and definitions
- Clause 4 - Requirements
- Clause 5 - Test methods
- Clause 6 - Test report
- Clause 7 - Markings
- Clause 8 - Information for users
- Annex ZA - relationship with Regulation (EU) 2016/425
What are the key requirements of kSIST FprEN ISO 10256-5:2026?
kSIST FprEN ISO 10256-5:2026 requires a neck laceration protector to be suitable for ice hockey use, to cover the defined protected area, and to keep that coverage after the stability and recovery test. In practice, this means the product has to work on the neck form used for verification, not just in a product description.
Types and intended coverage
Clause 4.1 defines two types: Type E1 with a bib and Type E2 without that bib shape. Clause 4.5 requires the protector to cover the protected area shown for its type. For manufacturers and buyers, this means the design family and the size range must be matched to the intended coverage.
Ergonomics and innocuousness
Clause 4.2 applies the ergonomics requirement from ISO 10256-1, and Clause 4.3 applies the general material requirement from ISO 10256-1. Clause 4.3.2 adds design checks: the protector must not harm the wearer or other players in normal use, it must have no removable parts in the protected area, and any size-adjustment system must work across the stated range. This matters because the product must be safe to wear in motion and not create new hazards.
Stability and cut resistance
Clause 4.6 requires the cut-resistant material to recover after being pushed down so it still covers the protected area. Clause 4.7 requires the normalized cutting stroke length in cut-resistance testing to be greater than 20 mm. In practice, the protector has to stay in place during use and resist blade cutting at the defined test location.
Sampling and conditioning
Clause 5.1.2 requires new, complete protectors of every size and model to be tested. Samples 2 and 3 are washed three times before testing, then dried and conditioned before test. This matters because the standard checks both unused and laundered condition, so manufacturers need to verify performance after normal cleaning.
Test methods and reporting
Clauses 5.2 to 5.6 link the tests to ISO 10256-1, ISO 6330, and ISO 13997, with specific modifications for protected-area checking and cut resistance verification. Clause 6 requires the test report to include the data recorded in the tests. That gives labs and certification teams a clear trace of how compliance was demonstrated.
Markings and user information
Clause 7 requires the product designation “neck laceration protector for ice hockey players” and the size or size range by minimum and maximum neck circumference. Clause 8 requires warnings that the protector only reduces the risk of direct laceration from a skate blade in the protected area, that fit and maintenance matter, and that Type E2 provides only partial neck protection.
What terms does kSIST FprEN ISO 10256-5:2026 define?
kSIST FprEN ISO 10256-5:2026 defines several product and test terms used throughout the document.
- neck form - a solid or hollow object, defined by shape and size, used to support the protector during tests.
- bib - the part of the protector that lies over the anterior thoracic region.
- median plane - the vertical plane passing through the centre of the neck form from front to back.
- model - a category of protector with the same essential characteristics, available in multiple sizes.
- neck laceration protector - a cut-resistant device worn to reduce the risk of laceration from skate blades in the protected area.
- neck part - the part that surrounds the cylindrical portion of the neck form.
Who uses kSIST FprEN ISO 10256-5:2026?
kSIST FprEN ISO 10256-5:2026 is used by manufacturers of ice hockey protective equipment, test laboratories, conformity assessment bodies, and product quality teams. It is also useful for buyers and specifiers who need to check that a protector is the correct type, size, and marked with the right user information. In practice, it supports product design, laboratory testing, labeling review, and procurement decisions.
What changed in kSIST FprEN ISO 10256-5:2026 from the previous edition?
kSIST FprEN ISO 10256-5:2026 replaces ISO 10256-5:2017 and is described as technically revised. The stated changes include revised definitions in Clause 3, added type descriptions in Clause 4.1, changes to Clause 4.3.2, a new stability and recovery requirement in Clause 4.6, clarification of cut resistance in Clause 4.7, updated sample preparation in Clause 5.1.2.3, and clarifications in Clauses 5.5 and 5.6. Table 2 was also revised, including a small neck form for smaller protector sizes.
Which standards are used with kSIST FprEN ISO 10256-5:2026?
kSIST FprEN ISO 10256-5:2026 refers to ISO 6330:2021 for textile washing and drying procedures, which is used to condition test samples. It refers to ISO 13997:2023 for the cut-resistance method used in Clause 5.6. It also relies on ISO 10256-1:2024 for the general requirements, tolerances, conditioning, ergonomics, innocuousness, markings, user information, and several test methods.
What does the kSIST FprEN ISO 10256-5:2026 document contain?
kSIST FprEN ISO 10256-5:2026 contains two protector types, test specimen rules, and detailed procedures for checking coverage, stability, recovery, and cut resistance. It includes Figure 1 and Figure 2 for the neck forms and protected areas, Table 1 for test specimens, and Table 2 for neck form dimensions and protected-area dimensions. The document also contains the test report requirements, marking requirements, user information requirements, and Annex ZA linking the European Standard to Regulation (EU) 2016/425.
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kSIST FprEN ISO 10256-5:2026 is a draft published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Protective equipment for use in ice hockey - Part 5: Neck laceration protectors for use in ice hockey (ISO/FDIS 10256-5:2026)". This standard covers: This document specifies performance requirements and test methods for neck laceration protectors for use in ice hockey. This document is applicable to neck laceration protectors worn by ice hockey players, including goalkeepers, and referees. This document does not address protection of the neck from the impact of pucks, sticks or other objects.
This document specifies performance requirements and test methods for neck laceration protectors for use in ice hockey. This document is applicable to neck laceration protectors worn by ice hockey players, including goalkeepers, and referees. This document does not address protection of the neck from the impact of pucks, sticks or other objects.
kSIST FprEN ISO 10256-5:2026 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.340.20 - Head protective equipment; 97.220.20 - Winter sports equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
kSIST FprEN ISO 10256-5:2026 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2016/425; Standardization Mandates: M/571, M/571 AMD 1. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
oSIST prEN ISO 10256-5:2025
01-september-2025
Varovalna oprema za uporabo pri hokeju na ledu - 5. del: Ščitniki vratu pred
poškodbami za uporabo pri hokeju na ledu (ISO/DIS 10256-5:2025)
Protective equipment for use in ice hockey - Part 5: Neck laceration protectors for use in
ice hockey (ISO/DIS 10256-5:2025)
Schutzausrüstung zum Gebrauch beim Eishockey - Teil 5: Nackenschützer gegen
Verletzungen zum Gebrauch beim Eishockey (ISO/DIS 10256-5:2025)
Équipements de protection destinés à être utilisés en hockey sur glace - Partie 5:
Protections contre les lacérations du cou pour le hockey sur glace (ISO/DIS 10256-
5:2025)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN ISO 10256-5
ICS:
13.340.20 Varovalna oprema za glavo Head protective equipment
97.220.20 Oprema za zimske športe Winter sports equipment
oSIST prEN ISO 10256-5:2025 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
oSIST prEN ISO 10256-5:2025
oSIST prEN ISO 10256-5:2025
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ISO/DIS 10256-5.2
ISO/TC 83/SC 5
Protective equipment for use in ice
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Neck laceration protectors for use
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Protective equipment for use in ice
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Neck laceration protectors for use
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in ice hockey
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ISO/DIS 10256-5.2:2025(en)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Requirements . 2
4.1 Types of neck laceration protectors .2
4.2 Ergonomics .2
4.3 Innocuousness .2
4.3.1 Materials .2
4.3.2 Design . .2
4.4 Markings and information .2
4.5 Coverage of the protected area .3
4.6 Protector stability and recovery .3
4.7 Cut resistance .3
5 Test methods . 3
5.1 General .3
5.1.1 Tolerances .3
5.1.2 Sampling .3
5.1.3 Sample conditioning .3
5.2 Ergonomics .3
5.3 Innocuousness .4
5.3.1 Materials .4
5.3.2 Design .4
5.4 Protected area .4
5.4.1 Test apparatus .4
5.4.2 Procedure .4
5.5 Protector stability and recovery .5
5.5.1 Test apparatus .5
5.5.2 Procedure .5
5.6 Cut resistance verification .5
6 Test report . 5
7 Markings . 5
8 Information for users . 5
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the essential
requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and of the
Council of 9 March 2016 on personal protective equipment aimed to be covered . 9
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Foreword
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 83, Sports and other recreational facilities and
equipment, Subcommittee SC 5, Ice hockey equipment and facilities.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 10256-5:2017), which has been technically
revised.
The main changes are as follows:
— Clause 3.2 definitions have been modified for clarification;
— Clause 4.1 has been added to describe the two types of neck laceration protectors;
— Clause 4.3.2 has been modified;
— Clause 4.6 a new requirement and test procedure for protector stability and recovery have been added;
— Clause 4.7 has been modified to clarify cut resistance;
— Clause 5.1.2.3 has been modified to clarify sample preparation;
— Clause 5.5 has been modified to clarify protector stability and recovery;
— Clause 5.6 has been modified to clarify cut resistance verification;
— Clause 8Table 2, Reduction of the number of neck forms required: and
— Addition of a small neck form to include smaller protector sizes.
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Introduction
Ice hockey is a high speed, collision sport in which there is a risk of injury.
By playing this sport, participants accept the risk of serious injury, paralysis and/or death.
The intention of neck protection used in ice hockey is to reduce the frequency and severity of lacerations to
the neck. The protective function is such that the penetration of a skate blade is counteracted.
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