EN 471:2003/prA1
(Amendment)High-visibility warning clothing for professional use - Test methods and requirements
High-visibility warning clothing for professional use - Test methods and requirements
Modification of clause 5.3 , 5.6, annex B of EN 471:2003
Warnkleidung - Prüfverfahren und Anforderungen
Vêtements de signalisation à haute visibilité pour usage professionnel - Méthodes d'essai et exigences
Dobro vidna opozorilna obleka za poklicno uporabo – Preskusne metode in zahteve
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Overview
EN 471:2003/prA1 is an important draft amendment to the European Standard EN 471:2003, focusing on high-visibility warning clothing for professional use. Issued by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), this amendment outlines updated test methods and requirements to enhance the safety, performance, and durability of warning garments worn by professionals. It specifically modifies clauses related to color fastness, water vapor resistance, and testing procedures to ensure compliance with stringent quality standards.
This standard revision supports essential requirements of EU directives and aligns with broader safety regulations for protective clothing, emphasizing improved test accuracy and better material performance under practical working conditions.
Key Topics
Colour Fastness Requirements
The amendment revises the requirements for colour fastness of background and non-fluorescent material after exposure to various conditions:- Rubbing fastness (dry) must meet at least step 4 of the grey scale, assessed according to ISO 105-A02.
- Colour fastness is evaluated for laundering, dry cleaning, hypochlorite bleaching, and hot pressing using specific test methods (ISO 105 series).
- The standard provides detailed fastness grades for colour change and staining aligned with real-world care processes.
Water Vapour Resistance
Updates clarify the categorization of water vapour resistance:- Background materials made from coated fabrics or laminates must comply with classification per EN 343.
- Textile fabrics’ water vapour resistance shall not exceed 5 (m²·Pa/W), ensuring breathability for wearer comfort.
Test Method Modifications
Key subclauses (5.3 and 5.6) and Annex B are modified to improve test accuracy and reliability:- Enhanced testing methods ensure materials maintain visibility and comfort after repeated wear and care.
- Removal of Annex B, which previously recommended wearing time, streamlines the standard and places emphasis on material performance.
Applications
EN 471:2003/prA1 applies primarily to manufacturers, quality assurance professionals, and safety officers involved in the production and certification of high-visibility warning clothing. Typical applications include:
- Industrial Workwear - ensuring that garments used by construction workers, road maintenance crews, and factory employees maintain visibility under arduous conditions.
- Emergency Services - regulation-compliant clothing for police, firefighters, and rescue personnel to enhance safety during operations in low-visibility environments.
- Traffic and Transportation - apparel designed for professionals working near moving vehicles, such as traffic controllers or airport ground staff.
- Outdoor Work - clothing that withstands environmental stressors while offering visibility in industries like forestry, agriculture, and utilities maintenance.
This amendment promotes improved endurance of the warning clothing throughout its service life, increasing occupational safety and compliance with European directives.
Related Standards
- EN 343 - Protective clothing – Protection against rain; referenced for water vapour resistance classification, particularly for coated materials.
- ISO 105 Series - Test methods for color fastness, including ISO 105-A02 (rubbing), ISO 105-C06 (laundering), ISO 105-D01 (dry cleaning), and ISO 105-N01 (bleaching). These test norms support EN 471/prA1 in validating material durability and performance.
- EN 20471 - High-visibility clothing – This standard supersedes EN 471:2003 for high-visibility clothing and should be considered by stakeholders for the most current requirements.
Practical Benefits
- Enhanced Safety through improved colour stability and material performance, maintaining garment visibility even after cleaning and wear cycles.
- Optimized Comfort ensured by regulated water vapour resistance, preventing wearer discomfort due to moisture buildup.
- Compliance Assurance with EU directives safeguards organizations from regulatory risks and supports worker protection policies.
- Quality Control facilitation for manufacturers via clearly defined, internationally recognized testing methodologies.
Integrating EN 471:2003/prA1 testing and requirements yields reliable, high-performing high-visibility warning clothing essential for professional safety in hazardous working environments.
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI SIST EN 471:2003/oprA1:2006
PREDSTANDARD
februar 2006
Dobro vidna opozorilna obleka za poklicno uporabo – Preskusne metode in
zahteve
High-visibility warning clothing for professional use - Test methods and
requirements
ICS 13.340.10 Referenčna številka
© Standard je založil in izdal Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje ali kopiranje celote ali delov tega dokumenta ni dovoljeno
EUROPEAN STANDARD
DRAFT
EN 471:2003
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA1
December 2005
ICS
English Version
High-visibility warning clothing for professional use - Test
methods and requirements
Vêtements de signalisation à haute visibilité pour usage Warnkleidung - Prüfverfahren und Anforderungen
professionnel - Méthodes d'essai et exigences
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 162.
This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 471:2003. If this draft becomes an amendment, CEN
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of this amendment
into the relevant national standard without any alteration.
This draft amendment was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made
by translation under the responsibility of a CEN 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, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are aware and to
provide supporting documentation.
Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
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Contents Page
Foreword.3
1 Modification to Subclause 5.3 Colour fastness of background material and non-
fluorescent material after test exposure .4
2 Modification to Subclause 5.3.1 Colour fastness to rubbing.4
3 Modification to Subclause 5.3.3 Colour fastness - when laundered, dry cleaned,
hypochlorite bleached and hot pressed.4
4 Modification to Subclause 5.6 Water vapour resistance and water vapour permeability
index.5
5 Modification to Subclause 5.6.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 471:2003/prA1 is a draft published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "High-visibility warning clothing for professional use - Test methods and requirements". This standard covers: Modification of clause 5.3 , 5.6, annex B of EN 471:2003
Modification of clause 5.3 , 5.6, annex B of EN 471:2003
EN 471:2003/prA1 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.340.10 - Protective clothing. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 471:2003/prA1 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 471:2003+A1:2007, EN 471:2003. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 471:2003/prA1 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 89/686/EEC, 93/68/EEC, 93/95/EEC, 96/58/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/031. 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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The article discusses a modification made to clause 5.3, 5.6, and Annex B of EN 471:2003/prA1, which pertains to high-visibility warning clothing for professional use. The details of the modification are not specified in the summary.
記事タイトル：EN 471:2003/prA1 - 専門用途の高可視性警告用衣料品 - 試験方法と要件 記事の内容：EN 471:2003/prA1の5.3、5.6、および付属書Bの条項に対する修正について議論されています。修正の詳細は要約では明記されていません。
기사 제목: EN 471:2003/prA1 - 전문가용 고시정 경보복 - 시험 방법과 요구 사항 기사 내용: EN 471:2003/prA1의 5.3, 5.6, 부록 B 조항의 수정 내용에 대해 논의합니다. 수정 내용에 대한 자세한 내용은 요약에서는 언급되지 않습니다.
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