SIST EN 1161:2000

• Abstract:

  This European Standard specifies a procedure to determine the moisture content of an individual sample of feather and down.

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2000
• ICS: 59.040 - Textile auxiliary materials
• Technical Committee: SS SPL - Technical Board for the general field
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Dec-2000
• Due Date: 01-Dec-2000
• Completion Date: 01-Dec-2000
• Ref Project: EN 1161:1996 - Feather and down - Test methods - Determination of moisture content

• Referred By: SIST EN 1882:2000 - Feather and down - Test methods - Determination of the commercial mass of a lot of feather and down
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026

SIST EN 1161:2000 is a Slovenian Standard published by SIST for feather and down testing. It specifies a procedure for determining the moisture content of an individual sample of feather and down, so laboratories, processors, buyers and quality teams can use one common test result. The standard is identified as the Slovenian version of EN 1161:1996.

What does SIST EN 1161:2000 specify?

SIST EN 1161:2000 specifies a test method for measuring the moisture content of an individual feather and down sample. In practice, that means it is a laboratory procedure standard, not a product description or a performance standard.

The scope is narrow and practical: it is meant for one measurable property of feather and down, moisture content. That matters because moisture can affect handling, storage, quality checks and comparisons between suppliers or batches.

The page classifies the standard under 59.040 Textile auxiliary materials, which places it in the textile-related materials field. The Slovenian standard is stated to be identical to EN 1161:1996.

What are the key requirements of SIST EN 1161:2000?

SIST EN 1161:2000 focuses on a single determination: the moisture content of feather and down. The main requirement for users is to follow the prescribed procedure so the result is based on the same test approach each time.

The standard’s subject tells the reader what to measure:

• Moisture content - the amount of moisture present in the sample.
• Individual sample - one specific sample is tested, so results apply to that sample and not to a whole shipment unless samples are taken separately.
• Feather and down - the material covered by the method.

In practice, this means laboratories need to prepare and test the sample in the way the standard requires, then record the moisture content result for comparison, quality control or supplier documentation. A common method is important because buyers and suppliers can use the same measurement basis when discussing material condition.

The title also shows that this is part of a broader family of test methods for feather and down. For the reader, that means the document is meant to be used alongside other test methods when a fuller material specification is needed.

What terms does SIST EN 1161:2000 define?

Moisture content - the property being measured in the sample, used to describe how much moisture the feather and down contains.

Individual sample - a single tested portion of material, which is important because the result applies to that sample specifically.

Feather and down - the material covered by the method, usually treated as a textile-related filling or component material.

Test method - a standardized procedure for making a measurement so results can be compared between laboratories and users.

Who uses SIST EN 1161:2000?

SIST EN 1161:2000 is used by laboratories that test feather and down, especially when they need a repeatable way to measure moisture content. It is also relevant to manufacturers, processors and suppliers of feather and down materials who need test results for internal quality checks.

Buyers and quality managers can use the standard when they need to specify or verify moisture content in contracts, inspections or acceptance checks. Because the method is standardized, it helps different parties talk about the same measurement in the same way.

What changed in SIST EN 1161:2000 from the previous edition?

SIST EN 1161:2000 is identified as the Slovenian standard identical to EN 1161:1996. The page does not add further change notes.

What does the SIST EN 1161:2000 document contain?

SIST EN 1161:2000 contains the procedure for determining moisture content in an individual feather and down sample. It is a test-method document, so its value is in giving laboratories a common way to carry out and report the measurement.

The document is intended for practical testing work rather than product design. For users, that means the main task is to apply the method consistently so results can be compared across batches, sites or suppliers.

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