EN 1101:1995/A1:2005

Textiles and textile products - Burning behaviour - Curtains and drapes - Detailed procedure to determine the ignitability of vertically oriented specimens (small flame)

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Textilien - Brennverhalten von Vorhängen und Gardinen - Detailliertes Verfahren zur Bestimmung der Entzündbarkeit von vertikal angeordneten Proben (kleine Flamme)

Textiles et produits textiles - Comportement au feu - Rideaux et tentures - Procédure détaillée pour déterminer l'allumabilité d'éprouvettes disposées verticalement (petite flamme)

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General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 14-Jun-2005
• Withdrawal Date: 30-Dec-2005
• ICS: 13.220.40 - Ignitability and burning behaviour of materials and products
• ICS: 97.160 - Home textiles. Linen
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 248 - Textiles and textile products
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 248/SC 1/WG 1 - Curtains and drapes
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 15-Jun-2005
• Completion Date: 15-Jun-2005
• Ref Project: SIST EN 1101:1999/A1:2005 - Textiles and textile products - Burning behaviour - Curtains and drapes - Detailed procedure to determine the ignitability of vertically oriented specimens (small flame)

Relations

• Amends: EN 1101:1995 - Textiles and textile products - Burning behaviour - Curtains and drapes - Detailed procedure to determine the ignitability of vertically oriented specimens (small flame)
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008

Overview

EN 1101:1995/A1:2005 is a European standard developed by CEN that specifies a detailed procedure to determine the ignitability of vertically oriented textile specimens such as curtains and drapes when exposed to a small flame. This standard focuses on the burning behaviour of textiles and textile products, especially in home textiles, providing essential methods to assess fire safety for fabrics used in interiors.

The amendment A1 released in 2005 updates the original 1995 version and includes key modifications to the test procedure, ensuring precise and reproducible results. Compliance with this standard helps manufacturers, testing laboratories, and regulatory bodies maintain consistent fire safety evaluations for curtains and drapes across Europe.

Key Topics

• Scope
  The standard applies specifically to vertically oriented specimens of curtains and drapes, assessing their ignitability when exposed to small flames such as gas flames under controlled laboratory conditions.

• Test Procedure
  The ignitability testing is conducted in accordance with EN ISO 6940, utilizing commercial gases such as propane or butane. Key modifications include:

  • Starting flame application time at 1 second, increasing in 1-second intervals up to 5 seconds.
  • Additional application times at 10, 15, and 20 seconds for preliminary testing.
  • The choice of propane gas is recommended, while butane gas usage must be declared in test reports.

• Specimen Orientation
  The samples are tested in a vertical orientation to simulate real-world use of curtains and drapes, ensuring relevant and accurate assessment of fire risk.

• Purpose and Benefits
  By determining the ignitability of textile materials, the standard helps reduce fire hazards associated with home textiles, contributing to improved occupant safety and compliance with building and fire safety regulations.

Applications

• Manufacturing Quality Control
  Textile producers and fabric manufacturers utilize this standard to evaluate the fire resistance of curtains and drapes during product development and batch testing.

• Fire Safety Certification
  Certification bodies and testing laboratories perform standardized ignitability tests to certify curtains and drapes for compliance with national or regional fire safety requirements.

• Building and Interior Design Regulations
  Architects, interior designers, and contractors reference EN 1101:1995/A1:2005 to specify safe textiles for public buildings, hotels, offices, and residential properties.

• Consumer Safety Assurance
  Ensures that textiles available in the market meet minimum fire safety standards, thereby protecting consumers against ignition risks from small flame sources such as matches or lighters.

Related Standards

When considering the burning behaviour of textiles and products, EN 1101:1995/A1:2005 often aligns with or complements the following standards:

• EN ISO 6940 - Textiles - Burning behaviour - Methos for ignitability using small flame
• EN 13772 - Curtains, drapes and window blinds - Burning behaviour - Test method for ignitability by a small flame source
• EN 60335 - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances (relevant for textiles used near electrical devices)
• EN 13501-1 - Fire classification of construction products and building elements

Using these standards together ensures a comprehensive approach to textile fire safety assessment addressing different aspects such as ignitability, flame spread, and smoke production.

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By adhering to EN 1101:1995/A1:2005, stakeholders in the textile and home furnishing industries can reliably assess and minimize fire risks related to curtains and drapes, safeguarding properties and lives while complying with European fire safety regulations.

Standards Content (Sample)

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Textiles and textile products - Burning behaviour - Curtains and drapes - Detailed
procedure to determine the ignitability of vertically oriented specimens (small flame)
Textilien - Brennverhalten von Vorhängen und Gardinen - Detailliertes Verfahren zur
Bestimmung der Entzündbarkeit von vertikal angeordneten Proben (kleine Flamme)
Textiles et produits textiles - Comportement au feu - Rideaux et tentures - Procédure
détaillée pour déterminer l'allumabilité d'éprouvettes disposées verticalement (petite
flamme)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 1101:1995/A1:2005
ICS:
13.220.40 Sposobnost vžiga in Ignitability and burning
obnašanje materialov in behaviour of materials and
proizvodov pri gorenju products
97.160 Tekstilije za dom. Perilo Home textiles. Linen
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 1101:1995/A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
June 2005
ICS 97.160; 13.220.40
English version
Textiles and textile products - Burning behaviour - Curtains and
drapes - Detailed procedure to determine the ignitability of
vertically oriented specimens (small flame)
Textiles et produits textiles - Comportement au feu - Textilien - Brennverhalten von Vorhängen und Gardinen -
Rideaux et tentures - Procédure détaillée pour déterminer Detailliertes Verfahren zur Bestimmung der Entzündbarkeit
l'allumabilité d'éprouvettes disposées verticalement (petite von vertikal angeordneten Proben (kleine Flamme)
flamme)
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN 1101:1995; it was approved by CEN on 12 May 2005.
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. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such
national standards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.
This amendment exists 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 Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium,
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