EN 13360:2002

Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics - Terminology

This European Standard gives commonly used terms and definitions applicable to all rubber- and plastics- coated fabrics.

Mit Kautschuk oder Kunststoff beschichtete Textilien - Terminologie

Diese Europäische Norm gibt häufig verwendete Benennungen und Definitionen für alle mit Kautschuk oder Kunststoff beschichteten textilien Flächengebilde.

Supports textiles revêtus de caoutchouc ou de plastique - Terminologie

Cette norme européenne spécifie des définitions de termes communément utilisés, applicables à tous les supports textiles revêtus de caoutchouc ou de plastique.

Gumirane ali plastificirane tekstilije - Terminologija

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 03-Dec-2002
• Withdrawal Date: 29-Jun-2003
• ICS: 01.040.59 - Textile and leather technology (Vocabularies)
• ICS: 59.080.40 - Coated fabrics
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 248 - Textiles and textile products
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 248/WG 4 - Coated fabrics
• Current Stage: 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 26-Jul-2024
• Completion Date: 14-Apr-2025
• Ref Project: SIST EN 13360:2003 - Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics - Terminology

Overview

EN 13360:2002 is a comprehensive European Standard developed by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) that defines the terminology related to rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics. This standard provides clear, commonly accepted terms and definitions applicable to all textile substrates coated with rubber or plastic materials, ensuring consistency and clarity in communication across the industry.

Approved in 2002 and implemented by CEN member countries including Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the UK, and others, EN 13360:2002 serves as a vital reference for manufacturers, designers, and quality controllers involved in textiles and coated fabrics. It aligns terminology with related ISO standards such as EN ISO 472:2001 (plastics vocabulary) and ISO 1382:2002 (rubber vocabulary).

Key Topics

The standard covers terms related to:

• Materials

  • Base substrate: textile fabrics such as woven, knitted, or nonwoven materials intended for coating.
  • Cellular layer: layers containing gaseous cells (open, closed, or both) dispersed throughout.
  • Coated fabric: textile with a continuous, adherent layer of rubber and/or plastic on one or both sides.
  • Coating: polymeric material applied by a coating process.
  • Finish: chemical compositions applied to surfaces to impart optical, physical, or chemical properties.
  • Plastisol: a suspension of finely divided polymer in a plasticizer, used in coatings.

• Processes

  • Coating process: any continuous method of applying polymer layers onto textile substrates.
  • Spread coating (enduction): direct application of polymer layers in fluid form onto fabric using tools like knives or rollers.
  • Impregnation: treatment of fabric by penetration of polymeric materials.

• Structural Features

  • Single coated fabric: coated on one surface only.
  • Double coated fabric: coated on both surfaces.
  • Skin layer: the last outer compact plastic or rubber layer that does not include surface treatments.
  • Tie coat: polymer applied between substrate and coating to enhance adhesion.

EN 13360:2002 specifies definitions adapted from international standards and tailors them specifically for coated fabrics, facilitating precise and uniform terminology.

Applications

This standard is critical for companies and professionals engaged in:

• Manufacturing and quality control of rubber- or plastics-coated textiles to ensure uniform understanding of materials and processes.
• Product development and specification where accurate terminology is necessary to define coatings, finishes, and fabric structures.
• Testing and certification bodies requiring standardized definitions to properly assess coated fabrics.
• Technical documentation and training for consistent use of terms across various languages and industries in Europe.
• Supply chain communication among raw material suppliers, fabric coaters, converters, and end users, minimizing misunderstandings.

By adopting EN 13360:2002 terminology, stakeholders can improve clarity in contracts, technical sheets, and product labeling, supporting compliance with European regulations.

Related Standards

EN 13360:2002 references and aligns with several international vocabularies and standards to maintain consistency, including:

• EN ISO 472:2001 – Plastics Vocabulary
  Provides general definitions related to plastics, underpinning terms used for plastic coatings.

• ISO 1382:2002 – Rubber Vocabulary
  Defines terminology specific to rubber materials, complementary to the coated fabric context.

• Other CEN and ISO textile and polymer standards
  For detailed properties, testing methods, and quality requirements connected with coated fabrics.

Standards bodies across Europe mandate compliance with EN 13360:2002 to harmonize terminology within national regulations, fostering easier trade and industry collaboration.

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Gumirane ali plastificirane tekstilije - TerminologijaMit Kautschuk oder Kunststoff beschichtete Textilien - TerminologieSupports textiles revetus de caoutchouc ou de plastique - TerminologieRubber- or plastics-coated fabrics - Terminology59.080.40WHNVWLOLMHCoated fabrics01.040.59Tekstilna in usnjarska tehnologija (Slovarji)Textile and leather technology (Vocabularies)ICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13360:2002SIST EN 13360:2003en01-februar-2003SIST EN 13360:2003SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13360December 2002ICS 01.040.59; 59.080.40English versionRubber- or plastics-coated fabrics - TerminologySupports textiles revêtus de caoutchouc ou de plastique -TerminologieMit Kautschuk oder Kunststoff beschichtete Textilien -TerminologieThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 19 August 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,Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2002 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 13360:2002 ESIST EN 13360:2003

NORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEUROPEAN STANDARDEN 13360Décembre 2002ICS 01.040.59; 59.080.40Version FrançaiseSupports textiles revêtus de caoutchouc ou de plastique -TerminologieMit Kautschuk oder Kunststoff beschichtete Textilien -TerminologieRubber- or plastics-coated fabrics - TerminologyLa présente Norme européenne a été adoptée par le CEN le 19 août 2002.Les membres du CEN sont tenus de se soumettre au Règlement Intérieur du CEN/CENELEC, qui définit les conditions dans lesquellesdoit être attribué, sans modification, le statut de norme nationale à la Norme européenne. Les listes mises à jour et les référencesbibliographiques relatives à ces normes nationales peuvent être obtenues auprès du Centre de Gestion ou auprès des membres du CEN.La présente Norme européenne existe en trois versions officielles (allemand, anglais, français). Une version dans une autre langue faitepar traduction sous la responsabilité d'un membre du CEN dans sa langue nationale et notifiée au Centre de Gestion, a le même statut queles versions officielles.Les membres du CEN sont les organismes nationaux de normalisation des pays suivants: Allemagne, Autriche, Belgique, Danemark,Espagne, Finlande, France, Grèce, Irlande, Islande, Italie, Luxembourg, Malte, Norvège, Pays-Bas, Portugal, République Tchèque,Royaume-Uni, Suède et Suisse.COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGEUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCentre de Gestion: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Bruxelles© 2002 CENTous droits d'exploitation sous quelque forme et de quelque manière quece soit réservés dans le monde entier aux membres nationaux du CEN.Réf. n° EN 13360:2002 FSIST EN 13360:2003

EUROPÄISCHE NORMEUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEN 13360Dezember 2002ICS 01.040.59; 59.080.40Deutsche FassungMit Kautschuk oder Kunststoff beschichtete Textilien -TerminologieRubber- or plastics-coated fabrics - TerminologySupports textiles revêtus de caoutchouc ou de plastique -TerminologieDiese Europäische Norm wurde vom CEN am 19.August 2002 angenommen.Die CEN-Mitglieder sind gehalten, die CEN/CENELEC-Geschäftsordnung zu erfüllen, in der die Bedingungen festgelegt sind, unter denendieser Europäischen Norm ohne jede Änderung der Status einer nationalen Norm zu geben ist. Auf dem letzen Stand befindliche Listendieser nationalen Normen mit ihren bibliographischen Angaben sind beim Management-Zentrum oder bei jedem CEN-Mitglied auf Anfrageerhältlich.Diese Europäische Norm besteht in drei offiziellen Fassungen (Deutsch, Englisch, Französisch). Eine Fassung in einer anderen Sprache,die von einem CEN-Mitglied in eigener Verantwortung durch Übersetzung in seine Landessprache gemacht und dem Management-Zentrum mitgeteilt worden ist, hat den gleichen Status wie die offiziellen Fassungen.CEN-Mitglieder sind die nationalen Normungsinstitute von Belgien, Dänemark, Deutschland, Finnland, Frankreich, Griechenland, Irland,Island, Italien, Luxemburg, Malta, Niederlande, Norwegen, Österreich, Portugal, Schweden, Schweiz, Spanien, der TschechischenRepublik und dem Vereinigten Königreich.EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGEUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONManagement-Zentrum: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brüssel© 2002 CENAlle Rechte der Verwertung, gleich in welcher Form und in welchemVerfahren, sind weltweit den nationalen Mitgliedern von CEN vorbehalten.Ref. Nr. EN 13360:2002 DSIST EN 13360:2003
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