EN 13895:2003

Textiles - Monofilaments - Determination of tensile properties

This draft European Standard specifies a method for the determination of tensile properties of monofilaments and specifies test requirements in addition where needed.

Textilien - Monofilamente - Bestimmung der Zugdehnungseigenschaften

Dieser Europäische Norm-Entwurf legt ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung der Zugdehnungseigenschaften von Monofilamenten fest.

Textiles - Monofilaments - Détermination des propriétés en traction

Le présent projet de Norme européenne spécifie une méthode de détermination des propriétés en traction des monofilaments.

Tekstilije - Monofilamenti - Ugotavljanje nateznih lastnosti

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 11-Mar-2003
• ICS: 59.080.20 - Yarns
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 248 - Textiles and textile products
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 248/WG 11 - Monofilaments
• Current Stage: 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 13-Nov-2025
• Completion Date: 26-Nov-2025
• Ref Project: SIST EN 13895:2003 - Textiles - Monofilaments - Determination of tensile properties

Relations

• Parent: EN 13392:2001 - Textiles - Monofilaments - Determination of linear density
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008

Overview

EN 13895:2003 (CEN) defines a standardized method to determine the tensile properties of textile monofilaments. The standard specifies test apparatus, sampling and conditioning, mounting and test procedures, data collection and calculation of derived values (e.g., elongation, tenacity, breaking energy). It is intended to ensure reproducible, comparable tensile test results for monofilament yarns used across textile and industrial applications.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope: Method for measuring tensile properties of single-filament yarns (monofilaments).
• Normative references: EN 13392 (linear density), EN 20139 (standard conditioning/atmosphere), EN ISO 7500‑1 (calibration of testing machines).
• Definitions: Terms such as pretension, gauge length, CRE (constant rate of extension) dynamometer, FASE/EASF, tenacity, breaking energy are defined.
• Apparatus:
  • Calibrated tensile testing machine per EN ISO 7500‑1.
  • Electronic force-measuring device and autographic recorder or data acquisition.
  • Ability to set gauge length = 500 mm and apply pretension by weights or force device.
• Clamps and jaws:
  • Clamps must grip without slippage/damage. Options include plane-faced, coated, or bollard-type clamps (Annex B).
  • Jaw performance is monitored: jaw breaks (specimen breaks within/near clamp) are discarded; corrective action required if >20% jaw breaks.
• Sampling & conditioning:
  • Reject first package layer; take at least five specimens ≥ 1 m.
  • Condition specimens in the standard atmosphere per EN 20139. Annex C gives recommended conditioning time vs. diameter for moisture-sensitive polymers.
• Test procedure:
  • Pretension: (0.05 ± 0.005) cN/dtex (calculate from linear density).
  • Gauge length: 500 mm ± 1 mm (may be altered by agreement for special cases).
  • Testing speed: 100% of gauge length per minute (i.e., travel = 500 mm/min).
  • Record force-elongation until break; collect maximum force, elongation at maximum force, and other selected parameters.
• Calculations:
  • Elongation (%) = (increase in length / initial length) × 100.
  • Tenacity (cN/dtex) = maximum force / linear density (EN 13392).
  • Breaking energy = area under force–elongation curve; Annex D discusses specific breaking energy and toughness (energy normalized by specimen volume).

Applications and users

EN 13895:2003 is used by:

• Textile and filament manufacturers for quality control and specification compliance.
• Independent testing laboratories and R&D departments assessing filament strength, elongation and energy-to-break.
• Product developers, procurement teams and regulators needing reproducible tensile data for material selection (e.g., fishing lines, industrial filaments, technical textiles).
• Failure analysis and comparative testing across suppliers and countries.

Related standards

• EN 13392 - Monofilaments: determination of linear density
• EN 20139 - Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing (ISO 139)
• EN ISO 7500‑1 - Verification of static uniaxial testing machines

Keywords: EN 13895:2003, monofilaments, tensile properties, tensile testing, textiles standard, tenacity, elongation, breaking energy, CEN.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Tekstilije - Monofilamenti - Ugotavljanje nateznih lastnostiTextilien - Monofilamente - Bestimmung der ZugdehnungseigenschaftenTextiles - Monofilaments - Détermination des propriétés en tractionTextiles - Monofilaments - Determination of tensile properties59.060.20Umetna vlaknaMan-made fibresICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13895:2003SIST EN 13895:2003en01-junij-2003SIST EN 13895:2003SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13895March 2003ICS 59.080.20English versionTextiles - Monofilaments - Determination of tensile propertiesTextiles - Monofilaments - Détermination des propriétés entractionTextilien - Monofilamente - Bestimmung derZugdehnungseigenschaftenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 21 November 2002.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
B-1050 Brussels© 2003 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 13895:2003 ESIST EN 13895:2003

Force - Elongation curve.10Annex B (informative)
Principle of the bollard type clamp.11Annex C (informative)
Recommended conditioning time versus diameter for moisture sensitivepolymeric types.12Annex D (Informative).13SIST EN 13895:2003

In bollard or capstan clamps, it isthe distance between their gripping points, measured along the path of the monofilament3.4constant rate of extension (CRE) dynamometertensile testing machine where one clamp is stationary and the other is moving with a constant speed throughout thetest, and where the entire testing system is virtually free from deflection3.5clampsparts of the testing device which are used to grip the specimen by means of suitable jaws3.6jawselements of a clamp which grip the specimen without damaging it and which prevent slippage during the test3.7packagemethod of presentation of the monofilament, e.g. spool, tube, coneSIST EN 13895:2003

expressed as a percentage ofthe gauge length3.8.3force at breakfinal force at the moment that the specimen breaks into two parts after attainment of the maximum forceNOTEThe force at break is usually, but not always, identical with the maximum force.3.8.4elongation at breakincrease in length of a specimen at break expressed as a percentage of the initial length3.8.5force at specified elongation (FASE)force associated with a specified elongation on the force-elongation curve3.8.6elongation at specified force (EASF)increase in length of a test specimen produced by a specified force3.8.7tenacitymaximum force divided by the actual linear density measured (according to EN 13392) before the test3.8.8tenacity at specif
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