SIST EN 14878:2008
(Main)Textiles - Burning behaviour of children's nightwear - Specification
Textiles - Burning behaviour of children's nightwear - Specification
This European Standard specifies requirements for the burning behaviour of children’s nightwear and nightwear fabrics intended for such garments when tested in accordance with EN 1103 but without the washing procedure.
Textilien - Brennverhalten von Kindernachtwäsche - Anforderungen
Textiles - Comportement au feu des vetements de nuit des enfants - Spécification
La présente Norme européenne définit les exigences relatives au comportement au feu des vêtements de nuit pour enfants et des étoffes utilisées pour ce type de vêtements lorsqu’ils sont soumis à l’essai conformément à l’EN 1103, à l’exclusion du lavage.
Tekstilije - Gorljivost otroških nočnih oblačil - Specifikacija
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 17-Feb-2008
- Technical Committee
- ITEK - Textile and textile products
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 07-Feb-2008
- Due Date
- 13-Apr-2008
- Completion Date
- 18-Feb-2008
Relations
- Corrected By
SIST EN 14878:2007/AC:2009 - Textiles - Burning behaviour of children's nightwear - Specification - Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2009
Overview
EN 14878:2007 - Textiles: Burning behaviour of children's nightwear - Specification is a European CEN standard that defines how to assess and classify the burning behaviour of children’s nightwear and fabrics used for such garments. Testing is performed using the EN 1103 test procedure (time of flame spread and surface flash) but without the EN 1103 washing/cleansing step, and results are used to assign fabric/garment classes that guide safety, design and labelling.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope: Applies to children’s nightwear (including bathrobes, dressing gowns, night shirts, dresses and pyjamas). Babies’ nightwear (under 6 months) is excluded from testing (Class C: not tested).
- Test method: Measure surface flash and time of flame spread in accordance with EN 1103; tests are performed on garments/fabrics as received (no washing).
- Sampling: At least one representative sample with three specimens in the machine direction and three in the cross direction. Multi-layer assemblies must be tested in the arrangement used in the garment.
- Classification (Table 1):
- Class A (children’s nightwear, NOT pyjamas): No surface flash; 3rd marker thread (520 mm) must not be severed in less than 15 s.
- Class B (children’s pyjamas): No surface flash; 3rd marker thread not severed in less than 10 s.
- Class C (babies’ nightwear): Not tested.
- Statistical rules: If ≥2 of 6 specimens fall into a lower class, the material is that lower class. If 1 of 6 is lower, test three additional specimens in the same direction to decide class.
- Design limits for pyjamas: Constraints on hem circumference, length below crotch, trouser leg tapering, and sleeve cuff widths to reduce ignition risk (details in Clause 10).
- Flame retardants & toxicology: Manufacturers/retailers are responsible for ensuring any chemical flame retardant used is assessed for toxicity/ecotoxicity and durable for the garment’s expected life.
- Labelling (Annex A): If labelled, the label should display “WARNING – keep away from fire” in red and indicate the Fabric Class A, B or C EN 14878.
- Test report requirements: Must include lab name, product identification, class result, reference to EN 14878 and EN 1103 edition used, deviations, date and relevant test details.
Applications and who uses this standard
- Textile and children’s nightwear manufacturers - design, material selection, production compliance.
- Product safety and compliance teams / retailers - ensure garments placed on the EU market meet flammability requirements and labelling guidance.
- Test laboratories - perform EN 1103-based tests and classify fabrics/garments per EN 14878.
- Designers & product managers - apply design constraints and risk assessment guidance to reduce ignition hazards.
- Regulators and standards bodies - harmonise national rules with European requirements.
Related standards and references
- EN 1103 - detailed procedure to determine burning behaviour (test method referenced).
- EN 13402-1 and EN 13402-3 - sizing guidance referenced for measurements.
- Directive 2001/95/EC (General Product Safety) and national provisions (e.g., UK Nightwear (Safety) Regulations 1985) are noted as related regulatory context.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 14878:2008 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Textiles - Burning behaviour of children's nightwear - Specification". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies requirements for the burning behaviour of children’s nightwear and nightwear fabrics intended for such garments when tested in accordance with EN 1103 but without the washing procedure.
This European Standard specifies requirements for the burning behaviour of children’s nightwear and nightwear fabrics intended for such garments when tested in accordance with EN 1103 but without the washing procedure.
SIST EN 14878:2008 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.220.40 - Ignitability and burning behaviour of materials and products; 61.020 - Clothes; 97.190 - Equipment for children. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 14878:2008 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 14878:2007/AC:2009. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 14878:2008 is associated with the following European legislation: Standardization Mandates: M/304. 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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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Textiles - Burning behaviour of children's nightwear - SpecificationTextiles - Comportement au feu des vetements de nuit des enfants - SpécificationTextilien - Brennverhalten von Kindernachtwäsche - AnforderungenTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14878:2007SIST EN 14878:2008en,fr,de97.19061.02013.220.40ICS:SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 14878:200801-marec-2008
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 14878May 2007ICS 61.020; 97.190 English VersionTextiles - Burning behaviour of children's nightwear -SpecificationTextiles - Comportement au feu des vêtements de nuit desenfants - SpécificationTextilien - Brennverhalten von Kindernachtwäsche -AnforderungenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 26 April 2007.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as theofficial versions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, 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.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2007 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 14878:2007: E
Labelling.10 Annex B (informative)
Design guidance.11 Annex C (informative)
A-deviations.12 Bibliography.14
On the basis that babies of this age are not yet mobile, i.e. they are unable to crawl or walk, the risk was considered low. The principle upon which this standard is based is the acceptance that most, but not all, fabrics used in the manufacture of children’s nightwear will ignite when exposed to a small flame.
On this premise therefore, there is no requirement for a specific ignitability test.
The specification requires that the parameters of time of flame spread and surface flash are measured using a specified test procedure (EN 1103). The risk of fire may be diminished in some situations by the use of a suitable flame retardant. However, the application of a flame retardant could be considered to present a health risk.
Both points of view were discussed in the feasibility study, prepared under a Mandate (M/263) that preceded the Standardization Mandate.
Following the publication and implementation of this standard in CEN countries, there should be an 18 month transition period from the date of availability, to allow manufacturers to develop and produce garments that conform to the standards.
The period is also to allow the supply chain, from manufacturer to the consumer, to be cleared on non-conforming garments. According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, 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.
Within the scope of this specification it is not possible to cover all the potential hazards that may create an unsafe garment; conversely, indefinable specific hazards in certain styles/design of garment may not present a risk.
It is therefore recommended that an individual risk assessment is carried out on any garment in order to ensure that it does not present a hazard to the wearer and can therefore be deemed to be a ‘safe’ garment.
This includes the use of applied flame retardant treatments.
Durability of such finishes will require assessment.
No European Standard method addressing durability of such treatments has yet been established.
1 Scope This European Standard specifies requirements for the burning behaviour of children’s nightwear and nightwear fabrics intended for such garments when tested in accordance with EN 1103 but without the washing procedure.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application 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 1103, Textiles - Fabrics for apparel - Detailed procedure to determine the burning behaviour 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 1103 and the following apply. 3.1 nightwear garments that are either sold as nightwear or intended to be worn as nightwear, e.g. bathrobes, dressing gowns, night shirts, nightdresses and pyjamas 3.1.1 babies’ nightwear nightwear intended to be worn by babies (see 3.3) 3.1.2 children’s nightwear nightwear intended to be worn by children (see 3.4) 3.2 pyjamas either two or several piece nightwear garment comprising trouser, shorts or briefs and top.
It may also comprise one-piece pyjama type with top integral to trouser.
The trouser may be with or without feet 3.3 babies
babies up to six (6) months of age and having a height up to 68 cm
3.4 children young persons over six (6) months and up to the age of fourteen (14) years. Girls having a height between 68 cm and 176 cm and boys between 68 cm and 182 cm 3.5 specimens representative pieces of the product which are tested together with any lining/substrate or treatment
The properties of time of flame spread and surface flash are evaluated by submitting a sample to the application of a specified test method contained in EN 1103.
EN 1103 contains a cleansing procedure which is not applied to any test material covered by this standard as a single wash has been found to have little or no effect on finishes used on nightwear. 5 Toxicology of flame retardant A flame retardant is a substance used to impart improved fire behaviour to a material.
When a flame retardant is applied to a textile to be used in nightwear conforming to this standard, it will be the responsibility of the manufacturer/retailer placing the chemically treated flame retardant nightwear on the European market to ensure the finish being used has been adequately assessed for risk of toxicity and/or eco toxicity and is considered safe for its intended use by the EU Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks (SCHER). Any flame retardant used to impart a degree of reduction of any of the measured parameters shall be able to provide this reduction during the expected life of the garmen
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La norme SIST EN 14878:2008 se concentre sur le comportement au feu des vêtements de nuit pour enfants et des tissus utilisés dans ces articles. Son champ d'application est particulièrement pertinent, car il établit des exigences spécifiques qui s'appliquent à la sécurité de ces articles. La norme précise les critères de test sans inclure la procédure de lavage, ce qui permet une évaluation directe de la résistance au feu des vêtements dès leur fabrication. Un des points forts de cette norme est sa capacité à fournir une base solide pour la santé et la sécurité des enfants, un aspect crucial dans le secteur textile. En établissant des exigences claires et objectives sur le comportement de combustion des vêtements de nuit pour enfants, elle garantit que les fabricants se conforment à des standards élevés de sécurité. Cela contribue non seulement à minimiser les risques d'accidents liés au feu, mais également à renforcer la confiance des consommateurs dans la qualité des produits qu'ils achètent. En outre, la SIST EN 14878:2008 assure une harmonisation au niveau européen, ce qui facilite la commercialisation des vêtements de nuit pour enfants dans différents pays membres. Sa pertinence dans un marché en constante évolution montre que cette norme répond aux besoins croissants en matière de sécurité textile pour les jeunes générations. En résumé, la norme SIST EN 14878:2008 est un document essentiel qui joue un rôle crucial dans la spécification des exigences concernant le comportement au feu des vêtements de nuit pour enfants, tout en assurant la sécurité des utilisateurs et en favorisant la confiance des consommateurs dans l'industrie textile.
Die Norm SIST EN 14878:2008 legt die Anforderungen an das Brandverhalten von Nachtwäsche für Kinder sowie die dazugehörigen Stoffe fest. Diese europäische Norm ist von entscheidender Bedeutung, da sie sicherstellt, dass die Sicherheitsstandards für Kinderbekleidung eingehalten werden, insbesondere in Bezug auf Brandgefahr. Ein wesentlicher Bestandteil dieser Norm ist, dass sie explizit die Prüfmethoden gemäß EN 1103 berücksichtigt, jedoch den Waschprozess nicht einbezieht. Dies erlaubt eine präzise Bewertung des Brandverhaltens der Materialien im unbenutzten Zustand, was für Hersteller und Verbraucher gleichermaßen von Vorteil ist. Die Fokussierung auf Nachtwäsche für Kinder ist besonders relevant, da junge Kinder anfälliger für Brandverletzungen sind und daher ein höheres Maß an Sicherheitsvorkehrungen notwendig ist. Die Stärken der SIST EN 14878:2008 liegen in ihrer gründlichen und klaren Spezifikation, die auf die spezifischen Anforderungen der Kindernachtwäsche eingeht. Darüber hinaus fördert diese Norm die Konformität innerhalb der EU, wodurch ein einheitlicher Sicherheitsstandard geschaffen wird, der das Vertrauen der Verbraucher in die Produkte stärkt. Der Ansatz der Norm gewährt den Herstellern zudem eine klare Guideline, die sowohl den Marktzugang als auch den Wettbewerb fördert, während gleichzeitig die Sicherheit der Endverbraucher, insbesondere von Kindern, priorisiert wird. Insgesamt zeigt die SIST EN 14878:2008, wie wichtig es ist, strenge Normen für die Brennbarkeit von Textilien zu implementieren, um die Sicherheit der jungen Nutzer zu gewährleisten. Die Relevanz dieser Norm kann nicht hoch genug eingeschätzt werden, insbesondere in einem Markt, in dem Kinderbekleidung hohe Sicherheitsanforderungen erfüllen muss.
SIST EN 14878:2008は、子供用ナイトウェアおよびその衣類用繊維の燃焼挙動に関する要求事項を定めた欧州標準です。この標準は、EN 1103に従って試験された際の、洗濯処理を除く燃焼挙動に特化しています。 本標準の強みは、子供用ナイトウェアの安全性を確保するための明確な基準を提供している点にあります。特に、子供たちが着用する製品に対する燃焼リスクを低減することを目的としており、消費者や製造者にとって非常に重要な内容です。また、標準が適用される範囲が明確に定義されているため、業界関係者は具体的な基準を持って製品の設計・製造に取り組むことができます。 さらに、SIST EN 14878:2008は、欧州連合内における市場の統一性を促進する役割も果たしており、国際的な貿易においても信頼性の高い基準となっています。このように、特に子供向けの製品に対する厳格な要求を設けることは、親たちの安心感向上にも寄与しているといえます。 総じて、SIST EN 14878:2008は、子供用ナイトウェアとその繊維に関連する燃焼挙動の安全性を標準化することで、消費者保護と業界基準の向上に貢献している非常に意義のある基準です。
SIST EN 14878:2008 outlines the critical requirements necessary for assessing the burning behavior of children's nightwear and the fabrics used in their production. This standard is fundamental in ensuring the safety of children's sleepwear, addressing the heightened fire risks associated with specific materials. By providing a systematic approach to evaluating the flammability of nightwear, this standard plays a vital role in the textile industry, particularly for manufacturers producing garments for children. One of the strengths of SIST EN 14878:2008 is its detailed specification of the testing methodology, which aligns with EN 1103. This gives manufacturers a clear guideline on how to evaluate their products effectively without necessitating a washing procedure, simplifying the process while still maintaining a high level of safety. The straightforward nature of this standard allows for better compliance and understanding amongst textile producers, retailers, and safety regulators. Additionally, the relevance of this standard cannot be overstated, especially in light of consumer safety concerns and regulatory pressures. The emphasis on the burning behavior of children's nightwear directly addresses the potential hazards that can arise during nightly use, thus protecting the most vulnerable demographic-children. By adhering to the requirements outlined in SIST EN 14878:2008, manufacturers can enhance their product safety profiles, bolster consumer confidence, and minimize liability risks. Overall, SIST EN 14878:2008 is an essential standard that effectively bridges the gap between textile safety and regulatory compliance, ensuring that children's nightwear meets rigorous flammability standards while promoting safe sleeping environments for children.
SIST EN 14878:2008 표준은 아동용 취침복 및 해당 의류에 사용되는 직물의 연소 행동을 규명하는 데 중점을 둡니다. 이 유럽 표준은 EN 1103에 따라 시험할 때 세탁 절차 없이 아동용 취침복이 충족해야 하는 요구 사항을 명시하고 있습니다. 이 표준의 주요 강점은 아동의 안전을 최우선으로 고려하고 있다는 점입니다. 취침복은 어린이들이 잠자는 동안 착용하는 의류로, 화재와 관련된 사고로부터 보호받아야 합니다. 그러므로 SIST EN 14878:2008의 요구 사항을 충족하는 제품은 부모에게 보다 안전한 선택지를 제공하며, 아동복 제조업체들에게는 신뢰성을 높이는 기초가 됩니다. 또한, 이 표준은 아동용 취침복의 연소 행동을 평가하기 위한 명확한 기술적 기준을 제시하여, 제조업체가 제품 설계 및 개발 단계에서 화재 안전성을 고려하도록 유도합니다. 이는 궁극적으로 시장에서 경쟁력을 강화할 수 있는 중요한 요소입니다. SIST EN 14878:2008의 적용 범위는 아동용 취침복과 그에 사용되는 직물에 국한되므로, 해당 분야에서 활동하는 모든 이해관계자에게 실질적인 가치를 제공합니다. 이 표준은 소비자에게 향상된 안전성을 보장하고, 제조업체에게는 품질 관리를 위한 체계적인 접근법을 제공합니다. 결과적으로, 이 표준은 아동용 취침복의 화재 안전성을 보장하기 위한 필수적인 가이드라인으로 자리 잡고 있으며, 아동복 시장의 안전 기준 제정 및 유지에 기여하는 중요한 역할을 하고 있습니다.
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