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1、BRITISH STANDARD BS EN 13537:2002 Requirements for sleeping bags The European Standard EN 13537:2002 has the status of a British Standard ICS 97.200.30 ? BS EN 13537:2002 This British Standard, having been prepared under the direction of the Materials and Chemicals Sector Policy and Strategy Committ
2、ee, was published under the authority of the Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 5 August 2002 BSI 5 August 2002 ISBN 0 580 40213 4 National foreword This British Standard is the official English language version of EN13537:2002. The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Techni
3、cal Committee TCI/73, Fillings and filled articles, which has the responsibility to: A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to its secretary. Cross-references The British Standards which implement international or European publications referred to in this do
4、cument may be found in the BSI Catalogue under the section entitled “International Standards Correspondence Index”, or by using the “Search” facility of the BSI Electronic Catalogue or of British Standards Online. This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contrac
5、t. Users are responsible for its correct application. Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations. aid enquirers to understand the text; present to the responsible international/European committee any enquiries on the interpretation, or proposals for
6、change, and keep the UK interests informed; monitor related international and European developments and promulgate them in the UK. Summary of pages This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, the EN title page, pages 2 to 21 and a back cover. The BSI copyright date displayed in thi
7、s document indicates when the document was last issued. Amendments issued since publication Amd. No. DateComments EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPENNE EUROPISCHE NORM EN 13537 July 2002 ICS 97.200.30 English version Requirements for sleeping bags Exigences relatives aux sacs de couchageAnforderungen an
8、 Schlafscke This European Standard was approved by CEN on 11 April 2002. CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliogra
9、phical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the 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 translation under the responsibility of a CEN
10、 member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the official versions. CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Nor
11、way, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom. EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION COMIT EUROPEN DE NORMALISATION EUROPISCHES KOMITEE FR NORMUNG Management Centre: rue de Stassart, 36 B-1050 Brussels 2002 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide
12、 for CEN national Members. Ref. No. EN 13537:2002 E EN 13537:2002 (E) 2 Contents page Foreword.3 1Scope4 2Normative references4 3Terms and definitions.5 4Requirements5 4.1Fabrics5 4.2Filling.6 4.3Finished articles7 5Marking8 5.1Graph for the ranges of utility 8 5.2Label for marking.8 6Information su
13、pplied by the manufacturer .9 Annex A (normative) Thermal properties of sleeping bags 10 Annex B (normative) Reference values of thermal insulation for calibration .15 Annex C (normative) Physiological model for calculation of range of utility16 Annex D (informative) Warning of misuse of temperature
14、 rating21 EN 13537:2002 (E) 3 Foreword This document EN 13537:2002 has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 136 “Sports, playground and other rec- reational equipment”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN. This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by
15、publication of an identical text or by en- dorsement, at the latest by January 2003, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by January 2003. It is based on an earlier draft prepared by CEN/TC 222 “Feather and down”. Annexes A to C are normative. Annex D is informative. A
16、ccording to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norwa
17、y, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United King- dom. EN 13537:2002 (E) 4 1 Scope This European Standard specifies definitions and general requirements as well as provisions for marking and the Information supplied by the manufacturer for sleeping bags used in sports and leisure time act
18、ivities. It does not apply to sleeping bags intended for specific purpose such as e.g. military use and extreme climate zone expedition. 2 Normative references This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. These normative ref- erences are cite
19、d at the appropriate places in the text, and the publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest editio
20、n of the publication referred to applies (including amendments). EN 1883, Feather and down Sampling in view of tests. EN 12131, Feather and down Test methods Determination of the quantitative composition of a filling article (Manual method). EN 12132-1, Feather and down Methods of testing the down p
21、roof properties of fabrics Part 1: Rubbing test. EN 12934, Feather and down Composition labelling of processed feathers and down for use as sole filling material. EN 12935, Feather and down Hygiene and cleanliness requirements. EN 13088, Manufactured articles filled with feather and down Method for
22、the determination of a filled products total mass and of the mass of the filling. prEN 13538-1, Manufactured articles filled with feather and down - Test methods for the determination of dimensional char- acteristics of sleeping bags - Part 1: Internal dimensions. prEN 13538-2, Manufactured articles
23、 filled with feather and down - Test methods for the determination of dimensional char- acteristics of sleeping bags - Part 2: Thickness and elastic recoveryprEN 13538-3, Manufactured articles filled with feather and down - Test methods for the determination of dimensional characteristics of sleepin
24、g bags - Part 3: Volume under load, inside transport cover and easiness of packing.prEN 13543, Manufactured articles filled with feather and down - Measurement of water absorption of filling material. EN 20139, Textiles Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing (ISO 139:1973). EN 31092, Text
25、iles Determination of physiological properties Measurement of thermal and water-vapour resistance under steady-state conditions (sweating guarded hotplate test) (ISO 11092:1993). EN ISO 105-B02, Textiles Tests for colour fastness Part B02: Colour fastness to artificial light: XENON arc fading lamp t
26、est (ISO 105-B02:1994, including Amendment 1:1998). EN ISO 105-C06, Textiles Tests for colour fastness Part C06: Colour fastness to domestic and commerical laundering (ISO 105-C06:1994). EN ISO 105-E04, Textiles Tests for colour fastness Part E04: Colour fastness to perspiration (ISO 105-E04:1994).
27、EN ISO 105-X12, Textiles Tests for colour fastness Part X12: Colour fastness to rubbing (ISO 105-X12:1 993). EN ISO 12947-1, Textiles Determination of the abrasion resistance of fabrics by the Martindale method Part 1: Martin- dale abrasion testing apparatus (ISO 12947-1:1998). EN ISO 12947-2, Texti
28、les Determination of the abrasion resistance of fabrics by the Martindale method Part 2: Deter- mination of specimen breakdown (ISO 12947-2:1998). EN 13537:2002 (E) 5 EN ISO 13937-1, Textiles Tear properties of fabrics Part 1: Determination of tear force using ballistic pendulum method (Elmendorf) (
29、ISO 13937-1:2000). EN ISO 13937-2, Textiles Tear properties of fabrics Part 2: Determination of tear force of trouser-shaped test specimens (single tear method) (ISO 13937-2:2000). EN ISO 13937-3, Textiles Tear properties of fabrics Part 1: Determination of tear force of wing-shaped test specimens (
30、single tear method) (ISO 13937-3:2000). EN ISO 13937-4, Textiles Tear properties of fabrics Part 4: Determination of tear force of tongue-shaped test specimens (double tear method) (ISO 13937-4:2000). 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definit
31、ions apply. 3.1 comfort temperature (Tcomf) lower limit of the comfort range down to which a sleeping bag user with a relaxed posture such as lying on the back is globally in thermal equilibrium and just not feeling cold (related to standard woman and in standard condition of use) 3.2 limit temperat
32、ure (Tlim) lower limit at which a sleeping bag user with a rolled-up body posture is globally in thermal equilibrium and just not feeling cold (related to standard man and in standard conditions of use) 3.3 extreme temperature (Text) lower extreme temperature where the risk of health damage by hypot
33、hermia occurs (related to a standard woman and in stan- dard conditions of use) NOTEThis is a point of danger which can lead to death. 3.4 maximum temperature (Tmax) upper limit of comfort range; the temperature up to which a partially uncovered sleeping bag user (standard man) just does not perspir
34、e too much 4 Requirements 4.1 Fabrics 4.1.1 Down proofness Fabrics for feather and/or down filled sleeping bags according to EN 12132-1. Number of penetrations: maximum 12 4.1.2 Mechanical properties 4.1.2.1Abrasion Fabrics for feather and/or down filled sleeping bags according to EN ISO 12947-1 and
35、 EN ISO 12947-2. No breakdown after 20 000 rubs. EN 13537:2002 (E) 6 4.1.2.2Tearing strength According to EN ISO 13937-1 to -4. Lining: minimum 10 N. Shell fabrics: minimum 10 N. 4.1.3 Colour fastness to a)rubbing according to EN ISO 105-X12, minimum 3 to 4 b)washing according to EN ISO 105-C06, sta
36、ining rating: minimum 4 change in colour: minimum 4 c)perspiration according to EN ISO 105-E04, staining rating: minimum 3 to 4 change in colour: minimum 3 to 4 d)light according to EN ISO 105-B02, minimum 4 to 5 4.2 Filling 4.2.1 Feather and/or down 4.2.1.1Composition The manufacturer shall declare
37、 the composition of the filling material intended for feather and/or down filled sleeping bags according to EN 12934, after sampling according to EN 1883 and after testing according to EN 12131. 4.2.1.2Hygienic state The filling material shall conform to the requirements specified in EN 12935. 4.2.1
38、.3Water absorption of the filling According to EN 13543. Maximum 30 % NOTENot applicable if the temperature limit specified is above 0. 4.2.2 All kinds of filling materials For feather and/or down the filling mass shall be given according to EN 13088. The measured filling mass shall not deviate by m
39、ore than 5 % from the declared nominal mass. For fillings other than feather and/or down, samples shall be conditioned according to EN 20139 and the filling mass shall be determined by calculating the difference in mass between the filled sample and the sample after removal of the filling material.
40、Mass shall be reported to the nearest 1 g. EN 13537:2002 (E) 7 4.3 Finished articles 4.3.1 Water vapour permeability index According to EN 31092. Minimum index value: 0,45 4.3.2 Internal dimensions 4.3.2.1Inside length After care treatment the inside length for body heights 1 and 2 shall at least co
41、rrespond to the dimensions given in Table 1. Table 1 Minimum inside dimensions Dimensions in centimetres Body height Body height 1 up to 175 Body height 2 above 175 up to 195 Sleeping bag Mummy shaped sleeping bag Blanket-shaped sleeping bag Mummy shaped sleeping bag Blanket-shaped sleeping bag Insi
42、de length min.180180200200 Foot zone w1 48 73 53 75 Knee zone w2 58 73 63 75 Inside width min. Shoulder zone w3 73 73 77 75 For the calculation of the shrinkage grade the inside length as manufactured shall be determined. Measurement of the inside lenght is carried out according to prEN 13538-1. 4.3
43、.2.2Inside width The inside width for the foot, knee and shoulder zones shall reach at least the dimensions given in Table 1 after care treatment. Measurement of the inside width is carried out according to prEN 13538-1. 4.3.3 Thermal properties in steady state conditions Comfort, extreme and limit
44、temperatures shall be determined according to annexes A, B and C. Maximum temperatures can also be determined optionally according to annex A. 4.3.4 Elastic recovery According to prEN 13538-2. Minimum 80 % 4.3.5 Total mass For sleeping bags filled with feather and/or down the mass shall be given acc
45、ording to EN 13088. For sleeping bags filled with materials other than feather and down, samples shall be conditioned according to EN 20139 and the mass of the sleeping bag (without packing case) shall be reported to the nearest 1 g. EN 13537:2002 (E) 8 4.3.6 Volume of the sleeping bag filled with f
46、eather and/or down under load According to prEN 13538-3. Maximum 18 l under 50 kg. 4.3.7 Calculation of the easiness of packing of sleeping bags filled with feather and/or down According to prEN 13538-3. F: maximum 1 5 Marking 5.1 Graph for the ranges of utility The range of utility shall be given o
47、n the label for marking (see 5.2) in the form of a graph. The transition range shall be marked. The risk range shall be marked and simultaneously the hazard existing in such environ- mental temperatures shall be pointed out. The comfort range can be marked. The ranges shown in the graph shall be ter
48、med “comfort range“, “transition range“ and “risk range“. These terms shall be given below the respective range. At the temperature limits Tmax, Tcomf, Tlim, and Text the respective values shall be given in C. The graph including its given data shall be used in a linear form. An example is shown in
49、Figure 1. The colouring and the scale of the graph can be designed freely. Key 1Comfort range 2Transition range 3Risk range Figure 1 Example for a graph Below the graph a warning note shall be included with the following wording: “In the risk range a strong sensation of cold has to be expected. There is a risk of health damage by hypothermia.“ Warning of misuse of temperature rating see annex D. 5.2 Label for marking The label f