EN 1167:1996

Feather and down - Method of test for measuring the sizes of quilts filled with feather and/or down

This European Standard describes a method for the determination of all sizes of ready-made quilts filled with feather and/or down. The method does not apply to quilts with rounded edges of greater radius.

Federn und Daunen - Prüfverfahren zur Größenmessung von mit Federn und/oder Daunen gefüllten Zudecken

Diese Europäische Norm beschreibt ein Verfahren zur Grössenbestimmung von fertigen mit Federn und/oder Daunen gefüllten Zudecken. Das Verfahren gilt nicht für Zudecken mit gerundeten Ecken von größerem Radius.

Plumes et duvets - Méthode d'essai pour la mesure des dimensions des couettes garnies de plumes et/ou duvet

Cette norme européenne décrit une méthode pour déterminer les dimensions des couettes finies garnies avec des plumes et/ou duvets. La méthode ne s'applique pas aux couettes comportant des coins arrondis de grand rayon.

Feather and down - Method of test for measuring the sizes of quilts filled with feather and/or down

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 18-Jun-1996
• Withdrawal Date: 30-Dec-1996
• ICS: 97.160 - Home textiles. Linen
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 222 - Feather and down as filling material for any article, as well as finished articles filled with feath
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 222 - Feather and down as filling material for any article, as well as finished articles filled with feath
• Current Stage: 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 12-Oct-2022
• Completion Date: 14-Apr-2025
• Ref Project: SIST EN 1167:2000 - Feather and down - Method of test for measuring the sizes of quilts filled with feather and/or down

Overview

EN 1167:1996 is a European Standard published by CEN that specifies a method of test for measuring the sizes of quilts filled with feather and/or down. This standard is crucial for manufacturers, quality controllers, and testing laboratories involved in the production and verification of feather and down quilts. It provides a consistent and repeatable approach to determine the dimensions of ready-made quilts, ensuring product uniformity and compliance across the textile industry.

This standard applies specifically to quilts with defined shapes and does not cover quilts featuring rounded edges with a larger radius, making it essential for users to understand the scope and limitations of this method.

Key Topics

• Measurement Methodology: Detailed procedures for accurately measuring the length, width, and size variations of feather and down-filled quilts.
• Scope of Application: Applicable exclusively to ready-made quilts with standard geometric shapes, explicitly excluding quilts with rounded or irregular edges beyond a certain radius.
• Reproducibility: Ensures that size measurements can be consistently replicated across laboratories and manufacturing sites.
• Testing Environment: Guidelines for the environmental conditions under which measurements should take place to minimize variability.
• Material Focus: Emphasis on quilts filled with natural materials such as feathers and down, which are common filling materials in home textiles.

Applications

Compliance with EN 1167:1996 supports several practical uses in the textile and bedding industries:

• Quality Control: Manufacturers use this standard for size verification before products reach the consumer, reducing returns and enhancing customer satisfaction.
• Product Labeling: Ensures that product dimensions declared on packaging and labels are accurate and trustworthy.
• Contract Specifications: Facilitates agreements between suppliers and retailers by standardizing measurements.
• Certification and Testing Services: Testing laboratories rely on EN 1167 to provide authoritative size assessments necessary for certification marks or compliance documentation.
• Consumer Guidelines: Helps consumers receive consistent sizes when purchasing feather or down quilts, supported by standardized testing.

Related Standards

For comprehensive quality assessment and regulation in home textiles featuring feather and down fillings, EN 1167:1996 is often used alongside related European and international standards, such as:

• EN 12934 – Specification for feather and down fillings – Requirements and test methods.
• EN 12935 – Methods for determining the cleanliness and composition of feather and down fillings.
• ISO 139 – Textiles - Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing, ensuring measurement reliability.
• EN 25077 – Bedding and upholstered furniture - Durability performance requirements.

By integrating EN 1167 with these complementary standards, stakeholders ensure a holistic approach to product quality, safety, and consumer protection in the feather and down bedding sector.

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Standards Content (Sample)

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