SIST EN ISO 14460:2000
(Main)Protective clothing for automobile racing drivers - Protection against heat and flame - Performance requirements and test methods (ISO 14460:1999)
Protective clothing for automobile racing drivers - Protection against heat and flame - Performance requirements and test methods (ISO 14460:1999)
This International Standard specifies test methods, performance requirements and design parameters for clothing for protection against heat and flame intended for drivers in automobile competitions. This International Standard concerns outer garments, under garments, socks, gloves and balaclava hoods. Shoes and helmets are excluded.
Schutzkleidung für Autofahrer - Schutz gegen Hitze und Flammen - Leistungsanforderungen und Prüfverfahren (ISO 14460:1999)
Diese Norm legt Prüfverfahren, Leistungsanforderungen und Parameter der Gestaltung für Schutzkleidung gegen Hitze und Flammen fest, die für Fahrer in Autorennen bestimmt ist. Diese Norm bezieht sich auf die Oberkleidung, Unterbekleidung, Socken, Handschuhe und Balaclava-Hauben. Schuhe und Helme fallen nicht unter diese Norm.
Vetements de protection pour pilotes automobiles - Protection contre la chaleur et le feu - Exigences de performance et méthodes d'essai (ISO 14460:1999)
La présente Norme internationale spécifie les méthodes d'essai, les exigences de performance et les paramètres de conception des vêtements de protection contre la chaleur et le feu destinés à être portés par les pilotes automobiles lors des compétitions. La présente Norme internationale couvre les vêtements de dessus et de dessous, les chaussettes, les gants et les cagoules; elle ne couvre pas les chaussures et les casques.
Varovalna obleka za voznike dirkalnih avtomobilov – Zaščita pred učinki toplote in plamena – Varnostne zahteve in preskušanje (ISO 14460:1999)
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Overview
SIST EN ISO 14460:2000 is an International Standard developed by CEN and ISO, defining performance requirements and test methods for protective clothing used by automobile racing drivers. The standard ensures protection against heat and flame, focusing on critical racewear components such as outer garments, under garments, socks, gloves, and balaclava hoods. It excludes shoes and helmets. Recognized globally, this standard plays a pivotal role in enhancing driver safety during high-speed automobile competitions where exposure to fire hazards is a serious risk.
This standard establishes comprehensive test methods, specifies design parameters, and mandates strict performance criteria to certify protective clothing that can withstand exposure to heat and flames while maintaining driver comfort and mobility.
Key Topics
Scope and Coverage
SIST EN ISO 14460:2000 applies to various racing apparel including:- Outer garments (one-piece suits)
- Under garments (e.g., polo neck tops, boxer shorts, long underpants)
- Socks (mid-calf length)
- Gloves (multi-layered, flame-resistant)
- Balaclava hoods (full head and neck coverage)
Design Requirements
- Outer garments must cover the neck and be close-fitting at wrists and ankles.
- Closure systems need protective overlays to prevent flame ingress.
- Structural seams must maintain integrity under heat stress.
- Integrated straps permit safe lifting without contact with car seats.
- Balaclava hoods must have dual layers visible from the front and snugly fit inside other garments around the neck.
Test Methods
- Flame resistance tested using ISO 15025.
- Heat transmission evaluated as per ISO 9151.
- Mechanical resistance and seam strength tested after flame exposure.
- Dimensional stability verified through washing and dry-cleaning tests.
Performance Criteria
- After-flaming time must not exceed 2 seconds, with no flaming or molten debris forming.
- Heat Transmission Index (HTI) should be 11 or above.
- Innermost layers must remain intact without cracking post-flame exposure.
- Structural seams require tensile strength ≥ 300 N.
- Materials must withstand specified washing and cleaning cycles with minimal shrinkage.
Marking and Information
- Garments must be marked according to ISO 13688 guidelines, including manufacturer ID, product code, size, ISO 14460 standard reference, care labels, and flame protection pictograms.
- Additional optional conformity indications may be included if type-approved by authorized bodies.
- Manufacturer instructions should emphasize proper maintenance, repairs with matching thread, and recommended garment replacement intervals.
Applications
The SIST EN ISO 14460:2000 standard is essential for regulatory compliance and safety in the motorsports industry, including:
Professional Automobile Racing
Used by drivers and teams to ensure all protective clothing meets stringent flame and heat resistance requirements to reduce burn injuries during accidents.Motorsport Safety Equipment Manufacturing
Guides manufacturers in designing, testing, and certifying race suits, gloves, socks, and hoods that deliver reliable protection under extreme heat conditions.Race Event Organizers and Regulatory Authorities
Enables verification of driver compliance by checking proper markings and labels for certification before competition starts, helping enforce safety standards.Testing Laboratories
Provides a reference framework to conduct standardized product evaluations and issue conformity certificates critical for market access.
Related Standards
SIST EN ISO 14460:2000 integrates references to related standards which underpin testing and quality assurance:
- ISO 15025 - Test method for limited flame spread and flame resistance of textiles
- ISO 9151 - Measurement of heat transmission on exposure to flame
- ISO 13688 - General requirements for protective clothing, including marking and labeling
- ISO 6330 & ISO 3175-1 - Textile washing and dry-cleaning procedures for assessing durability
- ISO 13935-1 - Seam tensile strength requirements for textiles
- ISO 5077 - Determination of dimensional changes after washing/drying
Adhering to these complementary standards ensures comprehensive evaluation of fire protective racewear durability, comfort, and safety.
Keywords: automobile racing protective clothing, flame resistant race suits, heat protection for drivers, motorsport safety apparel standards, EN ISO 14460, racing gloves, balaclava hoods, performance requirements, racing driver flame protection, motorsport protective garments testing.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN ISO 14460:2000 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Protective clothing for automobile racing drivers - Protection against heat and flame - Performance requirements and test methods (ISO 14460:1999)". This standard covers: This International Standard specifies test methods, performance requirements and design parameters for clothing for protection against heat and flame intended for drivers in automobile competitions. This International Standard concerns outer garments, under garments, socks, gloves and balaclava hoods. Shoes and helmets are excluded.
This International Standard specifies test methods, performance requirements and design parameters for clothing for protection against heat and flame intended for drivers in automobile competitions. This International Standard concerns outer garments, under garments, socks, gloves and balaclava hoods. Shoes and helmets are excluded.
SIST EN ISO 14460:2000 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.340.10 - Protective clothing. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN ISO 14460:2000 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to oSIST prEN ISO 14460:2023, SIST EN ISO 14460:2000/A1:2002, SIST EN ISO 14460:2000/AC:2000. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN ISO 14460:2000 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2016/425, 89/686/EEC, 93/95/EEC, 96/58/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/031. 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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Protective clothing for automobile racing drivers - Protection against heat and flame -
Performance requirements and test methods (ISO 14460:1999)
Schutzkleidung für Autofahrer - Schutz gegen Hitze und Flammen -
Leistungsanforderungen und Prüfverfahren (ISO 14460:1999)
Vetements de protection pour pilotes automobiles - Protection contre la chaleur et le feu
- Exigences de performance et méthodes d'essai (ISO 14460:1999)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 14460:1999
ICS:
13.340.10 Varovalna obleka Protective clothing
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 14460
First edition
1999-04-01
Protective clothing for automobile racing
drivers — Protection against heat and
flame — Performance requirements and
test methods
Vêtements de protection pour pilotes automobiles — Protection contre
la chaleur et le feu — Exigences de performance et méthodes d'essai
A
Reference number
ISO 14460:1999(E)
ISO 14460:1999(E)
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.
International Standards are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 3.
Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for voting.
Publication as an International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote.
International Standard ISO 14460 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 94, Personal safety — Protective
clothing and equipment, Subcommittee SC 13, Protective clothing.
Annex ZA forms a normative part of this International Standard. Annex A is for information only.
© ISO 1999
All rights reserved. Unless otherwise specified, no part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic
or mechanical, including photocopying and microfilm, without permission in writing from the publisher.
International Organization for Standardization
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD © ISO ISO 14460:1999(E)
Protective clothing for automobile racing drivers — Protection
against heat and flame — Performance requirements and test
methods
1 Scope
This International Standard specifies test methods, performance requirements and design parameters for clothing
for protection against heat and flame intended for drivers in automobile competitions. This International Standard
concerns outer garments, under garments, socks, gloves and balaclava hoods. Shoes and helmets are excluded.
2 Normative references
The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of
this International Standard. For dated references, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these
publications do not apply. However, parties to agreements based on this International Standard are encouraged to
investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below. For
undated references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies. Members of ISO and IEC
maintain registers of currently valid International Standards.
ISO 3175-1:1998, Textiles — Dry-cleaning and finishing — Part 1: Method for assessing the cleanability of textiles
and garments.
ISO 3758:1991,
Textiles — Care labelling code using symbols.
ISO 4675:1990, Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics — Low-temperature bend test.
ISO 5077:1984, Textiles — Determination of dimensional change in washing and drying.
1)
ISO 6330:— , Textiles — Domestic washing and drying procedures for textile testing.
ISO 9151:1995, Protective clothing against heat and flame — Determination of heat transmission on exposure to
flame.
ISO 13688:1998, Protective clothing — General requirements.
ISO 13935-1:1999, Textiles — Seam tensile properties of fabrics and made-up textile articles — Part 1:
Determination of maximum force to seam rupture using the strip method.
2)
ISO 15025:— , Protective clothing — Protection against heat and flame — Method of test for limited flame spread.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this International Standard, the following terms and definitions apply.
1)
To be published. (Revision of ISO 6330:1984)
2)
To be published.
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ISO 14460:1999(E)
3.1
garment
single item of clothing which may consist of a single or multiple layers
3.2
outer garment
one-piece garment which is worn as an outermost layer over an under garment and which is designed to entirely
cover the wearer except for the head, hands and feet
3.3
under garment
garment which is designed to be worn between an outer garment and the wearer's body
3.4
component assembly
combination of materials of a multilayer garment, presented exactly as in the finished garment construction
3.5
innermost layer
lining found on that face of the component assembly which is intended to be nearest to the wearer's skin
3.6
closure system
method of fastening openings in the garment including combinations of more than one method of achieving a secure
closure
EXAMPLE A slide fastener covered by an overflap fastened down with a touch and close fastener.
3.7
seam
junction of two edges of material which are permanently attached in the garment by sewing or any other method
3.8
structural seam
seam which holds the outer garment together and which if broken would expose the under garments and reduce the
protection
3.9
balaclava hood
one-piece garment designed to fit closely over the entire head and to extend downwards to cover the neck
4 Design
4.1 Outer garment
The outer garment shall be constructed as one piece. It shall extend to cover the neck and be close-fitting at the
wrists and ankles.
Closure systems shall be constructed so as to fulfil the performance requirements of the garment and shall be
covered by an overflap of the same materials as in the component assembly.
All structural seams shall be constructed so as to maintain the integrity of the garment.
Straps intended for lifting the wearer shall be incorporated in the garment in the following places:
on top of each shoulder;
on each side, at waist level, forward of the median line between the armpit and hip.
Straps shall be placed so as not to make contact with the car seat.
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4.2 Under garments
Under garments for the upper body shall be designed to cover the wearer's neck and upper arm, and shall have a
polo neck. Under garments for the lower body shall consist of boxer shorts, with a minimum inner leg measurement
of 50 mm, or long underpants.
4.3 Balaclava hoods
All the part of the balaclava hood seen in frontal projection when the garment is worn, shall consist of at least two
layers and shall have not more than two apertures, no larger than is necessary for normal vision. The mass per
area of the two layers together shall be ≥ 360 g/m . The lower part shall be designed to extend inside the outer or
inner garment all around the neck so that it will not come free whichever way the head is moved.
4.4 Socks
Socks shall be half-hose (to mid-calf) and the materials shall have a mass per area ≥ 180 g/m .
4.5 Gloves
The back of the glove shall be composed of at least two layers. The mass per area of the two layers together shall
be ≥ 360 g/m . Seam stitching shall be invisible. The glove shall be fitted at the wrist, and shall be designed to
normally cover at least 2 cm above the wrist joint. Gloves shall cover the cuffs of the wearer's outer garment.
5 Sampling and pretreatment
5.1 Samples submitted for testing shall consist of at l
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