SIST EN 14959:2006

Touch and close fasteners - Determination of resistance to fraying after washing

This European Standard specifies a method for determining the resistance to fraying of touch and close fasteners.

Haftverschlüsse - Bestimmung der Kantenschnittfestigkeit nach dem Waschen

Diese Europäische Norm legt ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung der Kantenschnittfestigkeit von Haftverschlüssen fest.

Fermetures auto-agrippantes - Détermination de la résistance a l'effilochage apres lavage

Sprijemna zapenjala – Ugotavljanje odpornosti proti obrabi po pranju

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Apr-2006
• ICS: 61.040 - Headgear. Clothing accessories. Fastening of clothing
• Technical Committee: ITEK - Textile and textile products
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-May-2006
• Due Date: 01-May-2006
• Completion Date: 01-May-2006
• Ref Project: EN 14959:2006 - Touch and close fasteners - Determination of resistance to fraying after washing

Relations

• Refers: SIST EN ISO 139:2005 - Textiles - Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing (ISO 139:2005)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: SIST EN ISO 6330:2022 - Textiles - Domestic washing and drying procedures for textile testing (ISO 6330:2021)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: SIST EN 12241:2000 - Touch and close fasteners - Method for closure prior to washing and drying or dry cleaning
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026

Overview

SIST EN 14959:2006 is a European standard that specifies a reliable test method for determining the resistance to fraying of touch and close fasteners-commonly known as hook-and-loop fasteners-after washing. This document is crucial for manufacturers, quality assurance professionals, and laboratories who need to assess the durability and longevity of fastening systems used in clothing and textile products, particularly those subject to repeated laundering. Published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST), it aligns with the harmonized European Standard EN 14959:2006.

Key Topics

• Resistance to Fraying: Focuses on evaluating how well touch and close fasteners withstand edge fraying after being washed, which can affect both aesthetic and functional qualities.
• Standardized Testing Procedure: Describes precise specimen preparation, conditioning, washing cycles, drying, and evaluation methods to ensure repeatable and comparable results.
• Relevance for Product Reliability: Addresses how fraying can compromise fastening strength, garment safety, and product lifespan.
• Reporting Requirements: Outlines the essential information to be included in test reports for traceability and quality control purposes.

Applications

SIST EN 14959:2006 is widely applicable in several areas of the textile and garment industry, particularly where touch and close fasteners are exposed to repeated domestic or industrial washing processes. Its uses include:

• Apparel Manufacturing: Ensuring fasteners in everyday clothing, uniforms, sportswear, and children's wear maintain their integrity after laundering.
• Workwear and Protective Clothing: Helping manufacturers certify that fasteners in high-performance and safety-critical garments (such as medical textiles, firefighting gear, or military uniforms) meet required durability standards.
• Textile Testing Laboratories: Providing a verified method for third-party testing and benchmarking product quality for clients and regulatory submissions.
• Accessories: Useful for products like bags, shoes, or adaptive clothing for elderly and disabled persons, where repeated washing occurs.

By adhering to this standard, manufacturers can enhance customer satisfaction by ensuring products retain their fastening performance and appearance throughout their intended lifespan.

Related Standards

SIST EN 14959:2006 references several important European and international standards to ensure accuracy and repeatability:

• EN 12241: Touch and close fasteners - Method for closure prior to washing and drying or dry cleaning. Specifies procedures to prepare fasteners for laundering or cleaning tests.
• EN ISO 139: Textiles - Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing. Defines environmental conditions for specimen preparation and testing consistency.
• EN ISO 6330: Textiles - Domestic washing and drying procedures for textile testing. Outlines standardized washing cycles used to simulate real-life laundering.
• EN 12240: Touch and close fasteners - Determination of overall and effective widths of tapes and the closure.
• EN ISO 15797: Textiles - Industrial washing and finishing procedures for testing workwear.

Meeting the requirements set out in SIST EN 14959:2006 helps ensure compliance with broader European textile regulations and supports claims of product durability, especially for garments or items where fastening security and product longevity are paramount.

By referencing and implementing this standard, industry stakeholders can assure customers and regulatory bodies of the quality and robustness of touch and close fastener products, particularly regarding their resistance to fraying after repeated washing cycles.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-maj-2006
Sprijemna zapenjala – Ugotavljanje odpornosti proti obrabi po pranju
Touch and close fasteners - Determination of resistance to fraying after washing
Haftverschlüsse - Bestimmung der Kantenschnittfestigkeit nach dem Waschen
Fermetures auto-agrippantes - Détermination de la résistance a l'effilochage apres
lavage
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 14959:2006
ICS:
61.040 3RNULYDOD'RGDWNLN Headgear. Clothing
REODþLORP6SHQMDQMHREODþLO accessories. Fastening of
clothing
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 14959
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
February 2006
ICS 61.040
English Version
Touch and close fasteners - Determination of resistance to
fraying after washing
Fermetures auto-agrippantes - Détermination de la Haftverschlüsse - Bestimmung der Kantenschnittfestigkeit
résistance à l'effilochage après lavage nach dem Waschen
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Contents Page
Foreword.3
1 Scope .4
2 Normative references .4
3 Principle.4
4 Apparatus .4
5 Test specimen.4
6 Conditioning.5
7 Procedure .5
8 Test report .5
Bibliography .9

Foreword
This European Standard (EN 14959:2006) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 248 “Textiles
and textile products”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by August 2006, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by August 2006.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland and United Kingdom.

1 Scope
This European Standard specifies a method for determining the resistance to fraying of touch and close
fasteners.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this European Standard. For
dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (includin
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