ISO 23769:2021

Furniture — Mattresses — Test methods for the determination of functional characteristics

This document specifies test methods for the determination of the durability, height loss and hardness of mattresses with a height ≥100 mm (and mattress pads when they form a unit with the mattress). This document applies to adult mattresses for domestic and non-domestic use. It does not apply to water mattresses, air mattresses or standalone mattress pads. Test methods for the assessment of aging, degradation, fire resistance and electrical functions are not included.

Ameublement — Matelas — Méthodes d’essai pour la détermination des caractéristiques fonctionnelles

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 14-Nov-2021
• ICS: 97.140 - Furniture
• Technical Committee: ISO/TC 136 - Furniture
• Drafting Committee: ISO/TC 136/WG 7 - Mattresses – Methods of test
• Current Stage: 6060 - International Standard published
• Start Date: 15-Nov-2021
• Due Date: 17-Dec-2021
• Completion Date: 15-Nov-2021

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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 23769
First edition
2021-11
Furniture — Mattresses — Test
methods for the determination of
functional characteristics
Ameublement — Matelas — Méthodes d’essai pour la détermination
des caractéristiques fonctionnelles
Reference number
ISO 23769:2021(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 General test conditions .2
4.1 Preliminary preparation . 2
4.2 Tolerances . 2
5 Test apparatus .2
5.1 Standard test bed base for mattresses . 2
5.2 Side support profile . 2
5.3 Standard table/test board (measuring) . 3
5.4 Loading pad . 3
5.5 Equipment for recording the load/deflection curves . 4
5.6 Equipment for the durability test . 5
5.7 Edge loading pad . 5
6 Test procedure .5
6.1 General . 5
6.2 Durability of mattress surface . 6
6.3 Durability of mattress edge . 6
7 Functional characteristics . 7
7.1 General . 7
7.2 Preload . 7
7.3 Load/deflection curve . 7
7.4 Determination of height loss . 8
7.5 Determination of hardness value . 8
7.6 Determination of firmness rating . 9
8 Test report .10
Annex A (normative) Edge loading pad data .11
Annex B (informative) Impact test .13
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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical
committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are
described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular, the different approval criteria needed for the
different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www.iso.org/directives).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction and/or
on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www.iso.org/patents).
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
For an explanation of the voluntary nature of standards, the meaning of ISO specific terms and
expressions related to conformity assessment, as well as information about ISO's adherence to
the World Trade Organization (WTO) principles in the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT), see
www.iso.org/iso/foreword.html.
This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 136, Furniture.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www.iso.org/members.html.
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Introduction
This document does not give any product requirements. Where no requirements document is available
the desired functional characteristics should be determined by the specifier.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 23769:2021(E)
Furniture — Mattresses — Test methods for the
determination of functional characteristics
1 Scope
This document specifies test methods for the determination of the durability, height loss and hardness
of mattresses with a height ≥100 mm (and mattress pads when they form a unit with the mattress).
This document applies to adult mattresses for domestic and non-domestic use. It does not apply to
water mattresses, air mattresses or standalone mattress pads.
Test methods for the assessment of aging, degradation, fire resistance and electrical functions are not
included.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 1334, Domestic furniture — Beds and mattresses — Methods of measurement and recommended
tolerances
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https:// www .iso .org/ obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at https:// www .electropedia .org/
3.1
load curve
deflection curve
curves that are obtained by pressing a load pad into the mattress and measuring the associated value of
indentation and force simultaneously
3.2
hardness value
H
determined from load/deflection measurement, in N/mm
3.3
firmness rating
H
s
number (1 decimal) on a scale from 1 to 10 which expresses the firmness of a mattress
3.4
height loss
change in the height of a mattress, in mm, as a result of the durability test
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3.5
mattress pad
product, comprising a cover and filling(s), or filling material(s) alone, used in conjunction with a
mattress or upholstered bed base
Note 1 to entry: This product is not intended to be used separately.
4 General test conditions
4.1 Preliminary preparation
The tests shall be carried out in indoor ambient conditions at a temperature between 15 °C and 25 °C. If
during a test the temperature is outside of the range of 15 °C to 25 °C, the maximum and/or minimum
temperature shall be recorded in the test report.
All conditioning shall be carried out in a standardised climate of (23 ± 2) °C and (50 ± 5) % relative
humidity (RH).
During conditioning and handling, mattresses shall be kept flat and unloaded.
If a test cannot be carried out as specified, e.g. because a loading pad cannot be used for the application
of a force due to the design of product, the test shall be carried out as far as possible as specified.
If necessary, mattress pads shall be prevented from moving during testing by a suitable means, e.g.
adhesive tape or pins.
If the product information states that the mattress has a soft side and a firm side, both sides shall be
tested using separate mattresses.
4.2 Tolerances
Unless otherwise stated the following tolerance are applicable to the test equipment:
a) all forces shall have an accuracy of ±5 % of the nominal force;
b) all masses an accuracy of ±0,5 % of the nominal mass;
c) all dimensions less than 200 mm shall have an accuracy of ±1 mm of the nominal dimension; the
other dimensions shall have an accuracy of ±0,5 %;
d) the tolerance for position of loading pads shall be ±5 mm;
e) the tolerance for measuring point shall be ±20 mm.
NOTE For the purposes of uncertainty measurement, test results are not considered to be adversely affected
when the above tolerances are met.
5 Test apparatus
5.1 Standard test bed base for mattresses
Rigid, horizontal, flat and smooth.
5.2 Side support profile
The mattress shall be prevented from moving during durability test by two side support profiles as
illustrated in Figure 1. The internal distance between the supports (W ) shall be equal to the width
s
of the mattress measured according to EN 1334, ±10 mm. The height of the support profiles (h) shall
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not exceed one third of the mattress thickness (H), measured according to EN 1334. The length of the
support profiles shall be at least equal to the length of the test unit.
Key
1 standard test bed base 4 side support profile
2 side support profiles 5 mattress
3 roller 6 enlargement of side support profiles (2)
H height of mattress h height of support profiles
W distance between supports
s
Figure 1 — Side support profile
5.3 Standard table/test board (measuring)
Horizontal, flat and smooth surface, large enough to fully support the mattress in any measuring
position. At the loading position, the deflection shall not exceed 1 mm under 1 000 N load. The overall
flatness tolerance of the test board shall be 2 mm/1 000 mm.
5.4 Loading pad
Rigid circular object 355 mm in diameter the face of which has a convex spherical curvature of
(800 ± 20) mm radius with a 20 mm front edge radius (see Figure 2).
The loading pad shall have a smooth surface and shall be mounted to the loading system of the test
machine (5.5) by a ball joint as close as possible to the indenter surface (see Figure 2).
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Dimensions in millimetres
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 General test conditions . 2
4.1 Preliminary preparation . 2
4.2 Tolerances . 2
5 Test apparatus . 2
5.1 Standard test bed base for mattresses . 2
5.2 Side support profile . 2
5.3 Standard table/test board (measuring) . 3
5.4 Loading pad . 3
5.5 Equipment for recording the load/deflection curves . 4
5.6 Equipment for the durability test . 5
5.7 Edge loading pad . 5
6 Test procedure . 5
6.1 General . 5
6.2 Durability of mattress surface . 6
6.3 Durability of mattress edge . 6
7 Functional characteristics . 7
7.1 General . 7
7.2 Preload . 7
7.3 Load/deflection curve . 7
7.4 Determination of height loss . 8
7.5 Determination of hardness value . 8
7.6 Determination of firmness rating . 9
8 Test report .10
Annex A (normative) Edge loading pad data .11
Annex B (informative) Impact test .13
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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical
committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International
organizations, governmental and non­governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are
described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular, the different approval criteria needed for the
different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www .iso .org/ directives).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction and/or
on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www .iso .org/ patents).
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
For an explanation of the voluntary nature of standards, the meaning of ISO specific terms and
expressions related to conformity assessment, as well as information about ISO's adherence to the
World Trade Organization (WTO) principles in the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT), see www .iso .org/
iso/ foreword .html.
This document was prepared by Technical Committee 136, furniture.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www .iso .org/ members .html.
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Introduction
This document does not give any product requirements. Where no requirements document is available
the desired functional characteristics should be determined by the specifier.
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FINAL DRAFT INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO/FDIS 23769:2021(E)
Furniture — Mattresses — Test methods for the
determination of functional characteristics
1 Scope
This document specifies test methods for the determination of the durability, height loss and hardness
of mattresses with a height ≥ 100 mm (and mattress pads when they form a unit with the mattress).
This document applies to adult mattresses for domestic and non-domestic use. It does not apply to
water mattresses, air mattresses or standalone mattress pads.
Test methods for the assessment of aging, degradation, fire resistance and electrical functions are not
included.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 1334, Domestic furniture — Beds and mattresses — Methods of measurement and recommended
tolerances
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https:// www .iso .org/ obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at https:// www .electropedia .org/
3.1
load curve
deflection curve
curves that are obtained by pressing a load pad into the mattress and measuring the associated value of
indentation and force simultaneously
3.2
hardness value
H
determined from load/deflection measurement, in N/mm
3.3
firmness rating
H
s
number (1 decimal) on a scale from 1 to 10 which expresses the firmness of a mattress
3.4
height loss
change in the height of a mattress, in mm, as a result of the durability test
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3.5
mattress pad
product, comprising a cover and filling (s), or filling material (s) alone, used in conjunction with a
mattress or upholstered bed base
Note 1 to entry: This product is not intended to be used separately.
4 General test conditions
4.1 Preliminary preparation
The tests shall be carried out in indoor ambient conditions at a temperature between 15 °C and 25 °C. If
during a test the temperature is outside of the range of 15 °C to 25 °C, the maximum and/or minimum
temperature shall be recorded in the test report.
All conditioning shall be carried out in a standardised climate of (23 ± 2) °C and (50 ± 5) % relative
humidity (RH).
During conditioning and handling, mattresses shall be kept flat and unloaded.
If a test cannot be carried out as specified, e.g. because a loading pad cannot be used for the application
of a force due to the design of product, the test shall be carried out as far as possible as specified.
If necessary, mattress pads shall be prevented from moving during testing by a suitable means, e.g.
adhesive tape or pins.
If the product information states that the mattress has a soft side and a firm side, both sides shall be
tested using separate mattresses.
4.2 Tolerances
Unless otherwise stated the following tolerance are applicable to the test equipment:
a) all forces shall have an accuracy of ± 5 % of the nominal force;
b) all masses an accuracy of ± 0,5 % of the nominal mass;
c) all dimensions less than 200 mm shall have an accuracy of ± 1 mm of the nominal dimension; the
other dimensions shall have an accuracy of ± 0,5 %;
d) the tolerance for position of loading pads shall be ± 5 mm;
e) the tolerance for measuring point shall be ± 20 mm.
NOTE For the purposes of uncertainty measurement, test results are not considered to be adversely affected
when the above tolerances are met.
5 Test apparatus
5.1 Standard test bed base for mattresses
Rigid, horizontal, flat and smooth.
5.2 Side support profile
The mattress shall be prevented from moving during durability test by two side support profiles as
illustrated in Figure 1. The internal distance between the supports (W ) shall be equal to the width
s
of the mattress measured according to EN 1334, ± 10 mm. The height of the support profiles (h) shall
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not exceed one third of the mattress thickness (H), measured according to EN 1334. The length of the
support profiles shall be at least equal to the length of the test unit.
Key
1 standard test bed base 4 side support profile
2 side support profiles 5 mattress
3 roller 6 enlargement of side support profiles (2)
H height of mattress h height of support profiles
W distance between supports
s
Figure 1 — Side support profile
5.3 Standard table/test board (measuring)
Horizontal, flat and smooth surface, large enough to fully support the mattress in any measuring
position. At the loading position, the deflection shall not exceed 1 mm under 1 000 N load. The overall
flatness tolerance of the test board shall be 2 mm/1 000 mm.
5.4 Loading pad
Rigid circular object 355 mm in diameter the face of which has a convex spherical curvature of
(800 ± 20) mm radius with a 20 mm front edge radius (see Figure 2).
The loading pad shall have a smooth surface and shall be mounted to the loading system
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