SIST EN 13417-1:2003

Reinforcement - Specifications for woven fabrics - Part 1: Designation

1.1   This Part 1 of EN 13417 establishes a method of designation for woven fabrics which may be used as a basis for specifications of fabrics used for the reinforcement of plastics.
1.2   This designation system applies to fabrics made from para-aramid, carbon, glass, polyethylene, polyester and ceramic fibre in the form of single yarns, plied yarns, cabled yarns, textured yarns, rovings, tows, etc. and which are intended to provide reinforcement in plastic composite materials.
The material used may be used on its own or in combination (hybrids).
1.3   The designation of a fabric is structured in a product hierarchy which includes several levels which determine families and sub-families of fabrics.
It is not intended that this hierarchy takes into account all the attributes of individual fabrics which may use different yarn types or different yarn counts. Neither is it intended to imply that woven fabrics having the same designation give necessarily the same performance.
This Part 1 of EN 13417 does not give engineering data, performance data or data which may be required to specify woven fabrics for a particular application or method of processing.
If such additional properties are required they shall be determined in accordance with the test methods specified in EN 13417-2.

Verstärkung - Spezifikationen für Gewebe - Teil 1: Bezeichnung

1.1  Teil 1 der EN 13417 führt ein Bezeichnungssystem für Gewebe ein, welches als Basis für Spezifikationen für
Faserverbundwerkstoffe dient.
1.2  Dieses Bezeichnungssystem findet Anwendung für Gewebe aus Para-Aramid-, Kohlenstoff-, Glas-, Polyethylen-,
Polyester- und Keramikfasern in Form von Einfachgarnen, einstufigen Zwirnen, mehrstufigen Zwirnen, texturierten
Garnen, Rovings, Werge usw., welche für die Verwendung als Faserverbundwerkstoffe vorgesehen sind.
Die verwendeten Materialien dürfen mit sich selbst oder in Kombinationen (Hybridgewebe) eingesetzt werden.
1.3  Die Bezeichnung der Gewebe ist eingeteilt in eine Produkthierachie, die mehrere Ebenen mit Gewebefamilien
und Gewebeunterfamilien beschreibt.
Es ist nicht davon auszugehen, dass Gewebe mit derselben Bezeichnung auch die gleichen Eigenschaften
aufweisen, da unterschiedliche Garntypen oder unterschiedliche Fadenzahlen verwendet werden dürfen. Auch ist
nicht davon auszugehen oder vorauszusetzen, dass Gewebe mit identischer Beschreibung identische Leistungen
erbringen.
Dieser Teil 1 der EN 13417 enthält keine technischen Daten, Leistungsdaten oder Verarbeitungsbedingungen, die
zur Beschreibung eines Gewebes für ein bestimmtes Einsatzgebiet oder Verarbeitungsverfahren erforderlich sind.
Wenn zusätzliche Eigenschaften verlangt werden, müssen sie in Übereinstimmung mit den in EN 13417-2 be-
schriebenen Prüfverfahren ermittelt werden.

Renfort - Spécifications des tissus - Partie 1: Désignation

1.1   Cette partie 1 de la EN 13417 propose une méthode de désignation des tissus qui est utilisable pour la base des spécifications de tissus destinés aux renforcement des plastiques.
1.2   Ce système de désignation s'applique aux tissus réalisés à partir de filaments continus ou fibres discontinues de para-aramide, carbone, verre, polyéthylène, polyester ou céramique présentées sous forme de fils simples, retors, câblés, fils texturés, mèches ou rovings et conçus pour servir de renforcement dans les matériaux composites plastiques.
Le matériau utilisé peut être unique ou multiple (hybride).
1.3   La désignation d'un tissu est conçue sous forme d'une hiérarchie de produits à différents niveaux tel qu'il est possible de décrire des familles et sous-familles de tissus.
L'intention n'est pas de détailler cette hiérarchie afin de prendre en compte tous les attributs des tissus qui peuvent être réalisés avec des types de fils et comptes de fils différents. De même, il n'est pas envisagé que des tissus portant la même désignation soient nécessairement caractérisés par des performances identiques.
Cette partie 1 de l'EN 13417 ne fournit pas des données techniques, ni des données de performances ou d'autres données qui peuvent être exigées dans la spécification de tissus pour une application ou une mise en ¿uvre particulière.
Lorsque de telles caractéristiques sont exigées, elles doivent être déterminées conformément aux méthodes d'essai spécifiées dans l'EN 13417-2.

Ojačitve - Specifikacije za tkanine - 1. del: Označevanje

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Apr-2003
• ICS: 59.100.01 - Materials for the reinforcement of composites in general
• Technical Committee: IPMA - Polimer materials and products
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-May-2003
• Due Date: 01-May-2003
• Completion Date: 01-May-2003
• Ref Project: EN 13417-1:2001 - Reinforcement - Specifications for woven fabrics - Part 1: Designation

Overview

SIST EN 13417-1:2003 is a European standard developed by CEN that defines a designation system for woven fabrics used as reinforcement in plastics. This standard establishes a clear, structured method for identifying woven fabric types intended for reinforcing plastic composite materials. It applies to a variety of fibres including para-aramid, carbon, glass, polyethylene, polyester and ceramic fibres, whether used singly or combined as hybrid fabrics.

The purpose of SIST EN 13417-1:2003 is to provide a consistent terminology and coding hierarchy for woven reinforcement fabrics, facilitating communication and specification requirements across industries involved in composite materials manufacturing. While it focuses on fabric designation, it does not provide performance or engineering data, which are covered in subsequent parts of EN 13417.

Key Topics

• Scope and Application
  The standard applies to woven fabrics made from various high-performance fibres (e.g., carbon, glass, aramid) in different yarn configurations such as single, plied, cabled, or textured yarns. These fabrics are designed specifically for reinforcement in plastic composites.

• Designation Structure
  The fabric designation is structured in a multi-level product hierarchy:

  • Identity Block: European Standard number (EN 13417)
  • Individual Item Block: Subdivided into four data blocks:
    • Data Block 1: Material type and grade (e.g., carbon high modulus)
    • Data Block 2: Construction fabric properties including yarn type, yarn count, and weave type
    • Data Block 3: Fabric weight in grams per square meter (g/m²)
    • Data Block 4: Warp/weft ratio for unidirectional, mixed, and hybrid fabrics

• Material Coding System
  Materials are coded by letters representing fibre type and grade. In hybrid fabrics with multiple fibres, the code lists materials in descending order of weight. For example, [C/HT] denotes carbon fibre with high tenacity.

• Fabric Construction Properties
  Fabric properties such as yarn designation (including linear density), yarn count (ends per cm for warp and picks per cm for weft), and weave type (e.g., plain, twill, satin) are standardized for clear designation.

• Non-Performance Standard
  SIST EN 13417-1:2003 only provides the designation framework and excludes mechanical or processing performance data, which are addressed in EN 13417-2 and EN 13417-3.

Applications

• Composite Material Manufacturing
  EN 13417-1 is essential for manufacturers, suppliers, and designers working with plastic composite materials reinforced by woven fabrics. It ensures uniform identification and prevents ambiguity when specifying reinforcement fabrics.

• Quality Control and Procurement
  The designation system helps streamline fabric ordering, quality assurance, and inventory management by providing a clear coding method for fabric types and properties.

• Research and Development
  Researchers developing new composite materials benefit from a standardized language for reporting and comparing woven fabric reinforcements.

• International Trade and Compliance
  Harmonized standards like EN 13417-1 promote consistency in international markets, ensuring fabrics meet recognized European specifications.

Related Standards

• EN 13417-2: Methods of Test and General Requirements
  Defines the testing methods and general requirements needed to evaluate woven reinforcement fabrics.

• EN 13417-3: Specific Requirements
  Specifies particular fabric properties and requirements tailored to different reinforcement applications.

• ISO 2113: Reinforcement Fibres - Woven Fabrics - Basis for a Specification
  Provides fundamental guidelines for specifying woven fabrics, referenced in EN 13417 for weave types and other attributes.

• ISO 472: Plastics - Vocabulary
  Standardizes terminology related to plastics, aligning definitions used within EN 13417.

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Keywords: EN 13417-1, woven fabrics, reinforcement fabrics, composite materials, fabric designation, carbon fibre, glass fibre, aramid fibre, plastic reinforcement, fabric coding system, textile reinforcement standards, CEN standards.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Verstärkung - Spezifikationen für Gewebe - Teil 1: BezeichnungRenfort - Spécifications des tissus - Partie 1: DésignationReinforcement - Specifications for woven fabrics - Part 1: Designation59.100.01Materials for the reinforcement of composites in generalICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13417-1:2001SIST EN 13417-1:2003en01-maj-2003SIST EN 13417-1:2003SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13417-1October 2001ICS 59.100.01English versionReinforcement - Specifications for woven fabrics - Part 1:DesignationRenfort - Spécifications des tissus - Partie 1: DésignationVerstärkung - Spezifikationen für Gewebe - Teil 1:BezeichnungThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 16 August 2001.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, 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© 2001 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 13417-1:2001 ESIST EN 13417-1:2003
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