CEN/TS 17394-3:2021

Textiles and textile products - Part 3: Safety of children's clothing - Security of attachment of metal mechanically applied press fasteners - Test method

This document defines a test method for security of attachment of functional and decorative metal mechanically applied press fasteners to children's clothing including for example gloves, hats, scarves, hosiery, ties, and textile belts.
IMPORTANT: Eyelets and rivets cannot be tested by this method as the integrity of the component when attached to textile fabrics is destroyed in the gripping action. Eyelets and rivets are assessed as described in CEN/TS 17394 4:2021.
This document does not apply to:
a)   child care articles;
b)   shoes, boots and similar footwear;
c)   toys (see NOTE 2);
d)   other articles sold with clothing.
NOTE 1   The above items are covered by other CEN Technical Committees and as such are out of the scope of this document.
NOTE 2   Disguise costumes including carnival costumes are examples of clothing which are also toys and fall within the scope of the Toy Safety Directive.
The scope of this document is limited to metal mechanically applied components. Work is in progress to develop standards for other garment components.
- EN 17394 2:2020, Textiles and textile products - Part 2: Safety of children's clothing - Security of attachment of buttons - Test method
- CEN/TS 17394 4:2021, Textiles and textile products - Part 4: Safety of children's clothing - Security of attachment of components except buttons and metal mechanically applied press fasteners - Test method
Performance requirements are provided in CEN/TS 17394 1:2021.

Textilien und textile Produkte - Teil 3: Sicherheit von Kinderbekleidung - Sicherheit der Befestigung von mechanisch befestigten Druckknöpfen - Prüfverfahren

Dieses Dokument legt ein Prüfverfahren für die Sicherheit der Befestigung von funktionellen und dekorativen mechanisch angebrachten Metalldruckverschlüssen an Kinderbekleidung fest, einschließlich z. B. Handschuhen, Mützen und Hüten, Schals, Strümpfen, Krawatten und Stoffgürteln.
WICHTIG — Ösen und Nieten können mit diesem Verfahren nicht geprüft werden, da die Komponente, wenn sie an textilem Material befestigt ist, durch den Klemm¬vorgang zerstört wird. Ösen und Nieten werden nach CEN/TS 17394 4:2021 bewertet.
Dieses Dokument gilt nicht für:
a)   Artikel für die Kinderpflege;
b)   Schuhe, Stiefel und ähnliche Fußbekleidung;
c)   Spielzeuge (siehe Anmerkung 2);
d)   sonstige mit Bekleidung verkaufte Artikel.
ANMERKUNG 1   Die vorstehenden Artikel werden durch andere Technische Komitees des CEN erfasst und fallen daher nicht in den Anwendungsbereich dieses Dokumentes.
ANMERKUNG 2   Verkleidungskostüme einschließlich Faschingskostümen sind Beispiele für Bekleidung, die auch Spiel¬zeug sind und in den Anwendungsbereich der Richtlinie über die Sicherheit von Spielzeug fallen.
Der Anwendungsbereich dieses Dokuments ist auf mechanisch angebrachte metallische Komponenten beschränkt. Derzeit werden Normen für weitere Komponenten von Kleidungsstücken erarbeitet.
—   EN 17394 2:2020, Textilien und textile Erzeugnisse — Teil 2: Sicherheit von Kinderbekleidung — Sicherheit der Befestigung von Knöpfen — Prüfverfahren
—   CEN/TS 17394 4:2021, Textilien und textile Erzeugnisse — Teil 4: Sicherheit von Kinderbekleidung — Sicherheit der Befestigung von Komponenten außer Knöpfen und mechanisch befestigten Verschlüssen — Prüfverfahren
Leistungsanforderungen sind in CEN/TS 17394 1:2021 enthalten.

Textiles et produits textiles - Partie 3 : Sécurité des vêtements d’enfants - Sécurité d’attache des boutons-pression métalliques appliqués mécaniquement - Méthode d’essai

Le présent document définit une méthode d’essai pour la sécurité d’attache des boutons-pression métalliques appliqués mécaniquement, fonctionnels et décoratifs, utilisés pour les vêtements d’enfants y compris, par exemple, les gants, les chapeaux, les écharpes, les articles de bonneterie, les cravates et les ceintures en textile.
IMPORTANT : Les oeillets et les rivets ne peuvent pas être soumis à l’essai au moyen de la présente méthode, car l’intégrité du composant, lorsqu’il est fixé au support textile, est gravement compromise lors de la préhension. Les oeillets et les rivets sont évalués tel que décrit dans le CEN/TS 17394 4:2021.
Le présent document ne s’applique pas aux :
a)   articles de puériculture ;
b)   chaussures, bottes et articles similaires ;
c)   jouets (voir NOTE 2) ;
d)   autres articles vendus avec le vêtement.
NOTE 1   Les articles ci-dessus sont couverts par d’autres Comités techniques CEN et n’entrent par conséquent pas dans le domaine d’application du présent document.
NOTE 2   Les déguisements y compris les costumes de carnaval sont des exemples de vêtements qui sont également des jouets et qui entrent dans le domaine d’application de la Directive relative à la sécurité des jouets.
Le domaine d’application du présent document se limite aux composants métalliques appliqués mécaniquement. Des travaux sont en cours dans le but d’élaborer des normes relatives à d’autres composants de vêtements :
-   EN 17394 2:2020, Textiles et produits textiles - Partie 2 : Sécurité des vêtements d’enfants - Sécurité d’attache des boutons - Méthode d’essai ;
-   CEN/TS 17394 4:2021, Textiles et produits textiles - Partie 4 : Sécurité des vêtements d’enfants - Sécurité d’attache des composants à l’exception des boutons et des boutons-pression métalliques appliqués mécaniquement - Méthode d’essai.
Des exigences relatives à la performance sont fournies dans le CEN/TS 17394 1:2021.

Tekstilije in tekstilni izdelki - 3. del: Varnost otroških oblačil - Varnost pritrditve mehansko pritrjenih kovinskih pritiskačev - Preskusna metoda

Ta dokument določa preskusno metodo za varnost pritrditve funkcionalnih in dekorativnih mehansko pritrjenih kovinskih pritiskačev na otroška oblačila, vključno z rokavicami, kapami, šali,
nogavicami, kravatami in tekstilnimi trakovi.
POMEMBNO: Obročkov in zakovic ni mogoče preskusiti s to metodo, saj se s prijemom izgubi
celovitost sestavnega dela ob pritrditvi na tekstilni material. Obročki in zakovice so ocenjeni, kot je opisano v standardu CEN/TS 17394-4:2021.
Ta dokument se ne uporablja za:
a) izdelke za varstvo in nego otrok;
b) čevlje, škornje in podobna obuvala;
c) igrače (glej OPOMBO 2);
d) druge predmete, ki se prodajajo z oblačili.
OPOMBA 1: Zgornje predmete obravnavajo drugi tehnični odbori CEN in kot taki ne spadajo v področje uporabe tega dokumenta.
OPOMBA 2: Maskirni kostumi, vključno s pustnimi kostumi, so primeri oblačil, ki so opredeljena kot igrače, in spadajo v področje uporabe Direktive o varnosti igrač.
Področje uporabe tega dokumenta je omejeno na mehansko pritrjene kovinske sestavne dele. Trenutno potekajo dejavnosti za razvijanje standardov za druge komponente oblačil.
– Standard EN 17394-2:2020, Tekstilije in tekstilni izdelki – 2. del: Varnost otroških oblačil – Varnost
pritrditve gumbov – Preskusna metoda
– Standard CEN/TS 17394-4:2021, Tekstilije in tekstilni izdelki – 4. del: Varnost otroških oblačil – Varnost
pritrditve pritrjenih delov, razen gumbov in kovinskih pritiskačev – Preskusna
metoda Zahteve glede zmogljivosti so navedene v standardu CEN/TS 17394-1:2021.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 12-Jan-2021
• ICS: 61.020 - Clothes
• ICS: 97.190 - Equipment for children
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 248 - Textiles and textile products
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 248/WG 20 - Safety of children's clothing
• Current Stage: 9060 - Closure of 2 Year Review Enquiry - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 02-Sep-2024
• Completion Date: 02-Sep-2024
• Ref Project: SIST-TS CEN/TS 17394-3:2024 - Textiles and textile products - Part 3: Safety of children's clothing - Security of attachment of metal mechanically applied press fasteners - Test method

Standard reference

CEN/TS 17394-3:2021 - Textiles and textile products - Part 3: Safety of children's clothing - Security of attachment of metal mechanically applied press fasteners - Test method

Overview

This CEN Technical Specification defines a laboratory test method to assess the security of attachment of functional and decorative metal press fasteners (snaps/poppers) on children's clothing (e.g., gloves, hats, scarves, hosiery, ties, textile belts). It specifies how to mount specimens, the tensile test procedure, measurement and reporting of removal force and mode of detachment. The document excludes eyelets and rivets (assessed in CEN/TS 17394‑4:2021) and does not apply to child care articles, footwear, toys or other articles sold with clothing.

Keywords: safety of children's clothing, press fastener test method, security of attachment, CEN/TS 17394-3:2021, garment testing, press fasteners.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope and exclusions: Limits testing to metal mechanically applied press fasteners; eyelets and rivets cannot be tested by this method.
• Sampling: Minimum of five replicate specimens per component/fabric/interlining combination (fewer allowed at development stage with caution).
• Test principle: Upper grip holds the fastener; lower grip holds the garment. A constant rate of extension separates grips until removal or failure; removal force and detachment mode are recorded.
• Equipment and accuracy:
  • Constant rate of extension (CRE) tensile machine capable of 100 ±10 mm/min extension.
  • Force-measuring system accuracy Class 1 per EN ISO 7500‑1:2018; maximum force error ≤ 1 %.
  • Upper grip: multi-pronged claw grasping ≥70% of fastener rim without deforming it.
  • Records: maximum force to nearest 0.1 N and mode of detachment (component separates, fabric breakdown, component breaks).
• Conditioning: Specimens conditioned per EN ISO 139, minimum 4 hours prior to testing.
• Procedure details: Includes alignment, take-up load (0.5 N), and recording requirements.
• Supplementary material: Annex A (in-line production process control) and Annex B (interlaboratory trial).

Applications and users

This standard is intended for:

• Manufacturers and garment technologists for design validation and production quality control (in-line monitoring).
• Third‑party testing laboratories conducting compliance and safety testing.
• Product safety and compliance teams ensuring attachments meet performance requirements (see CEN/TS 17394‑1:2021).
• Retailers and brand quality assurance to verify supplier conformity and reduce choking/separation hazards.

Practical benefits include objective measurement of attachment strength, guidance on corrective actions based on detachment mode, and a reproducible basis for supplier specifications and product safety documentation.

Related standards

• EN 17394‑2:2020 - Security of attachment of buttons - Test method
• CEN/TS 17394‑4:2021 - Security of attachment of components except buttons and metal mechanically applied press fasteners - Test method
• CEN/TS 17394‑1:2021 - Performance requirements for children's clothing components

For manufacturers and testers working on children's clothing safety, CEN/TS 17394‑3:2021 provides a clear and repeatable tensile-test procedure specifically for metal press fasteners.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-maj-2024
Tekstilije in tekstilni izdelki - 3. del: Varnost otroških oblačil - Varnost pritrditve
mehansko pritrjenih kovinskih pritiskačev - Preskusna metoda
Textiles and textile products - Part 3: Safety of children's clothing - Security of
attachment of metal mechanically applied press fasteners - Test method
Textilien und textile Produkte - Teil 3: Sicherheit von Kinderbekleidung - Sicherheit der
Befestigung von mechanisch befestigten Druckknöpfen - Prüfverfahren
Textiles et produits textiles - Partie 3 : Sécurité des vêtements d’enfants - Sécurité
d’attache des boutons-pression métalliques appliqués mécaniquement - Méthode d’essai
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: CEN/TS 17394-3:2021
ICS:
61.020 Oblačila Clothes
97.190 Otroška oprema Equipment for children
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

CEN/TS 17394-3
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
SPÉCIFICATION TECHNIQUE
January 2021
TECHNISCHE SPEZIFIKATION
ICS 61.020; 97.190
English Version
Textiles and textile products - Part 3: Safety of children's
clothing - Security of attachment of metal mechanically
applied press fasteners - Test method
Textiles et produits textiles - Partie 3 : Sécurité des Textilien und textile Produkte - Teil 3: Sicherheit von
vêtements d'enfants - Sécurité d'attache des boutons- Kinderbekleidung - Sicherheit der Befestigung von
pression métalliques appliqués mécaniquement - mechanisch befestigten Druckknöpfen - Prüfverfahren
Méthode d'essai
This Technical Specification (CEN/TS) was approved by CEN on 13 December 2020 for provisional application.

The period of validity of this CEN/TS is limited initially to three years. After two years the members of CEN will be requested to
submit their comments, particularly on the question whether the CEN/TS can be converted into a European Standard.

CEN members are required to announce the existence of this CEN/TS in the same way as for an EN and to make the CEN/TS
available promptly at national level in an appropriate form. It is permissible to keep conflicting national standards in force (in
parallel to the CEN/TS) until the final decision about the possible conversion of the CEN/TS into an EN is reached.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
United Kingdom.
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worldwide for CEN national Members.

Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Sampling and selection of test specimens . 7
5 Procedure. 7
5.1 General . 7
5.2 Principle . 8
5.3 Apparatus . 8
5.4 Atmosphere for conditioning and testing . 10
5.5 Procedure. 11
6 Test report . 12
Annex A (informative) Method of test for in-line production process control . 13
Annex B (informative) Interlaboratory trial . 14
Bibliography . 15

European foreword
This document (CEN/TS 17394-3:2021) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 248
“Textiles and Textile Products”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to announce this Technical Specification: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United
Kingdom.
Introduction
The aim of this document is to assess the attachment strength of metal mechanically applied press
fasteners.
This document provides a method of test. A document providing a technical specification for security of
attachment of applied components for infants' clothing is under development.
This document has been developed from Annex B of CEN/TR 16792:2014.
1 Scope
This document defines a test method for security of attachment of functional and decorative metal
mechanically applied press fasteners to children's clothing including for example gloves, hats, scarves,
hosiery, ties, and textile belts.
IMPORTANT: Eyelets and rivets cannot be tested by this method as the integrity of the component when
attached to textile fabrics is destroyed in the gripping action. Eyelets and rivets are assessed as described
in CEN/TS 17394-4:2021.
This document does not apply to:
a) child care articles;
b) shoes, boots and similar footwear;
c) toys (see NOTE 2);
d) other articles sold with clothing.
NOTE 1 The above items are covered by other CEN Technical Committees and as such are out of the scope of this
document.
NOTE 2 Disguise costumes including carnival costumes are examples of clothing which are also toys and fall
within the scope of the Toy Safety Directive.
The scope of this document is limited to metal mechanically applied components. Work is in progress to
develop standards for other garment components.
— EN 17394-2:2020, Textiles and textile products — Part 2: Safety of children's clothing — Security of
attachment of buttons — Test method
— CEN/TS 17394-4:2021, Textiles and textile products — Part 4: Safety of children's clothing — Security
of attachment of components except buttons and metal mechanically applied press fasteners — Test
method
Performance requirements are provided in CEN/TS 17394-1:2021.
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.
CEN/TS 17394-4:2021, Textiles and textile products — Part 4: Safety of children’s clothing — Security of
attachment of components except buttons and metal mechanically applied press fasteners — Test method
EN ISO 7500-1:2018, Metallic materials - Calibration and verification of static uniaxial testing machines -
Part 1: Tension/compression testing machines - Calibration and verification of the force-measuring system
(ISO 7500-1:2018)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
3.1
press fastener
fastening device consisting of a male component and a female component that are attached to different
parts of a garment and which are fastened by aligning the two components and pressing them together
Note 1 to entry: Press fasteners include poppers and snaps.
Note 2 to entry: These may be functional or decorative.
3.2
rivet
component with two-part assembly, comprising a part (referred to as a burr) which is attached to the
outer surface of the garment by a tack which passes through the fabric from the reverse side
Note 1 to entry: Rivets are usually used as reinforcements, particularly on the corners of pockets on denim and
other casual garments.
Note 2 to entry: These may be functional or decorative.
3.3
eyelet
component used for example to reinforce a hole through a part of a garment, comprising a short metal
tube with a flange at one end which is fastened to the garment by pushing it through the hole and
compressing it against a die
Note 1 to entry: An eyelet may also include a washer on the reverse side.
Note 2 to entry: Eyelets are used to facilitate lacing or the insertion of a
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