EN 13277-6:2003

Protective equipment for martial arts - Part 6: Additional requirements and test methods for breast protectors for females

This European Standard specifies specific requirements and test methods for breast protectors for females used in unarmed martial arts.

Schutzausrüstung für den Kampfsport - Teil 6: Zusätzliche Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für Brustschützer für Frauen

Equipement de protection pour les arts martiaux - Partie 6 : Exigences et méthodes d'essai complémentaires pour protecteurs de poitrine pour femme

La présente Norme Européenne spécifie des exigences et des méthodes d'essai complémentaires applicables aux protecteurs de poitrine pour femme utilisés lors de la pratique des arts martiaux sans armes comme le taekwondo, le karaté, le kick boxing et autres disciplines similaires.

Varovalna oprema za borilne športe – 6. del: Dodatne zahteve in preskusne metode za ščitnike za ženske prsi

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 22-Apr-2003
• ICS: 13.340.10 - Protective clothing
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 162 - Protective clothing including hand and arm protection and lifejackets
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 162/WG 11 - Body protection for sports
• Current Stage: 9060 - Closure of 2 Year Review Enquiry - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 02-Dec-2024
• Completion Date: 02-Dec-2024
• Directive: 2016/425 - Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on personal protective equipment and repealing Council Directive 89/686/EEC
• Directive: 89/686/EEC - Council Directive 89/686/EEC of 21 December 1989 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to personal protective equipment
• Directive: 93/68/EEC - Council Directive amending Dir. 87/404/EEC (simple pressure vessels), 88/378/EEC (safety of toys), 89/106/EEC (construction products), 89/336/EEC (electromagnetic compatibility), 89/392/EEC (machinery), 89/686/EEC (personal protective equipment), 90/384/EEC (automatic weighing instruments), 90/385/EEC (active implantable medicinal devices), 90/396/EEC (appliances burning gaseous fuels), 91/263/EEC (telecommunications terminal equipment), 92/42/EEC and 73/23/EEC
• Directive: 93/95/EEC - Personal protective equipment (Dir. 89/686/EEC amendment)
• Directive: 96/58/EC - Personal protective equipment (Dir. 89/686/EEC amendment)
• Mandate: M/031 - Standardization mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning standards for Personal Protective Equipment
• Ref Project: SIST EN 13277-6:2003 - Protective equipment for martial arts - Part 6: Additional requirements and test methods for breast protectors for females

Overview

EN 13277-6:2003 is the CEN European Standard that defines additional requirements and test methods for breast protectors for females used in unarmed martial arts (Taekwondo, Karate, Kick‑Boxing and similar disciplines). It is Part 6 of the EN 13277 series and supplements the general requirements and methods given in EN 13277-1:2000. The standard covers design, sizing, restraint, protection zone, impact performance, testing, marking and manufacturer information for female breast protectors.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope and purpose: Applies to breast protectors for females used in unarmed martial arts; supports conformity with EU Directive 89/686/EEC.
• Design and materials: Hard edges must be covered with soft padding or end parallel to the body surface; protectors must adapt anatomically to the wearer.
• Sizing: Sizes are based on the wearer’s under‑bust girth and the brassière cup size normally worn. Size marking and manufacturer guidance are required.
• Restraint system: A manufacturer‑supplied restraint must allow the user to don the protector without assistance and meet EN 13277-1 restraint requirements.
• Zone of protection: Location and dimensions of the protected area are defined (diagram and table); domed protectors use a plane projection for measurement.
• Impact performance: Defined acceptance region for combined peak force and relative deformation (evaluated from a force/deformation diagram). The standard specifies test criteria including a 2 J impact energy per test position and how to select at least three impact positions to identify the weakest points.
• Testing procedures:
  • Force attenuation test with a hemispherical striker and steel anvil; straps preload (25 N each) hold the sample.
  • Measurement instrumentation requirements: minimum 2 000 Hz sampling, load cell accuracy class 0.2, max load 10 kN.
  • Deformation (compression) test: preload (80 ±5 N), record linear deformation up to test load 300 N (stop at 400 N), controlled cross‑head speed and measurement accuracy.
• Marking and instructions: Labelling and manufacturer information must follow EN 13277-1, including combinations or restrictions when used with other protectors.

Applications and who uses it

• Manufacturers and product designers of female breast protectors use EN 13277-6:2003 to design compliant products and prepare technical files.
• Test laboratories and conformity assessors apply the specified test methods for type testing and certification.
• Sports federations, clubs and procurement officers reference the standard when specifying protective equipment for training and competition.
• Regulatory and safety professionals use the standard to demonstrate conformity with PPE directives and to reduce injury risk in martial arts.

Related standards

• EN 13277-1:2000 - General requirements and test methods for martial arts protective equipment.
• Other parts of EN 13277 series cover head, trunk, limb and genital/abdominal protectors (Parts 2–5).

Keywords: EN 13277-6:2003, breast protectors for females, martial arts protective equipment, CEN standard, test methods, impact performance, zone of protection, sizing, restraint system.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.UHVNXVQHSchutzausrüstung für den Kampfsport - Teil 6: Zusätzliche Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für Brustschützer für FrauenEquipement de protection pour les arts martiaux - Partie 6 : Exigences et méthodes d'essai complémentaires pour protecteurs de poitrine pour femmeProtective equipment for martial arts - Part 6: Additional requirements and test methods for breast protectors for females97.220.30Oprema za dvoranske športeIndoor sports equipment13.340.10Varovalna oblekaProtective clothingICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13277-6:2003SIST EN 13277-6:2003en01-september-2003SIST EN 13277-6:2003SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13277-6April 2003ICS 13.340.10English versionProtective equipment for martial arts - Part 6: Additionalrequirements and test methods for breast protectors for femalesEquipement de protection pour les arts martiaux - Partie 6:Exigences et méthodes d'essai complémentaires pourprotecteurs de poitrine pour femmeSchutzausrüstung für den Kampfsport - Teil 6: ZusätzlicheAnforderungen und Prüfverfahren für Brustschützer fürFrauenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 28 February 2003.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 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 Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and UnitedKingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
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