SIST EN 12243:2000

Touch and close fasteners - Determination of dimensional change in washing and drying and dry cleaning

This European Standard specifies a method for determining the dimensional change in washing and drying or dry cleaning of touch and close fastener tapes.

Haftverschlüsse - Bestimmung der Maßänderung beim Waschen und Trocknen und Chemischreinigen

Diese Europäische Norm legt ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung der Maßänderung von Haftverschlußbändern beim Waschen und Trocknen und Chemischreinigen fest.

Fermetures auto-agrippantes - Détermination du changement dimensionnel lors du lavage et du séchage ou lors du nettoyage a sec

La présente norme européenne spécifie une méthode permettant de déterminer le changement dimensionnel lors du lavage et séchage ou lors du nettoyage à sec des rubans des fermetures auto-agrippantes.

Sprijemna zapirala - Ugotavljanje dimenzijske spremembe pri pranju in sušenju ter kemičnem čiščenju

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Jun-2000
• 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-Jul-2000
• Due Date: 01-Jul-2000
• Completion Date: 01-Jul-2000
• Ref Project: EN 12243:1999 - Touch and close fasteners - Determination of dimensional change in washing and drying and dry cleaning

Relations

• Refers: SIST EN ISO 6330:2022 - Textiles - Domestic washing and drying procedures for textile testing (ISO 6330:2021)
• Effective Date: 22-Apr-2026
• Refers: SIST EN ISO 3175-4:2018 - Textiles - Professional care, drycleaning and wetcleaning of fabrics and garments - Part 4: Procedure for testing performance when cleaning and finishing using simulated wetcleaning (ISO 3175-4:2018, Corrected version 2019-12)
• 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
• Refers: SIST EN ISO 3175-2:2018 - Textiles - Professional care, drycleaning and wetcleaning of fabrics and garments - Part 2: Procedure for testing performance when cleaning and finishing using tetrachloroethene (ISO 3175-2:2017, Corrected version 2019-12)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• 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 3175-1:2018 - Textiles - Professional care, drycleaning and wetcleaning of fabrics and garments - Part 1: Assessment of performance after cleaning and finishing (ISO 3175-1:2017)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: SIST EN ISO 3175-3:2018 - Textiles - Professional care, drycleaning and wetcleaning of fabrics and garments - Part 3: Procedure for testing performance when cleaning and finishing using hydrocarbon solvents (ISO 3175-3:2017, Corrected version 2019-12)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: SIST EN 16330:2014 - Winter and road service area equipment - Power system and related controls - Power hydraulic system and electric interfaces
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 868-10:2009 - Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices - Part 10: Adhesive coated nonwoven materials of polyolefines - Requirements and test methods
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN ISO 5270:2012 - Pulps - Laboratory sheets - Determination of physical properties (ISO 5270:2012)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 868-2:2009 - Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices - Part 2: Sterilization wrap - Requirements and test methods
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 868-9:2009 - Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices - Part 9: Uncoated nonwoven materials of polyolefines - Requirements and test methods
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN ISO 11140-3:2009 - Sterilization of health care products - Chemical indicators - Part 3: Class 2 indicator systems for use in the Bowie and Dick-type steam penetration test (ISO 11140-3:2007)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 868-7:2009 - Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices - Part 7: Adhesive coated paper for low temperature sterilization processes - Requirements and test methods
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 868-6:2009 - Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices - Part 6: Paper for low temperature sterilization processes - Requirements and test methods
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026

Overview

SIST EN 12243:2000 is a European standard that outlines standardized test methods for evaluating the dimensional change of touch and close fastener tapes (commonly referred to as hook and loop fasteners) after washing, drying, or dry cleaning. Established by the Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo (SIST), this standard provides reliable procedures to determine how these fasteners behave throughout cleaning processes, ensuring quality and durability in end-use applications.

Key Topics

• Test Methodology: Specifies how to measure length or width alterations of fastener tapes before and after washing, drying, or dry cleaning.
• Scope of Application: Applies to all types of touch and close fasteners intended for use in textiles and clothing industries.
• Quality Assurance: Offers a means of ensuring product consistency, especially regarding dimensional stability when subjected to laundering or professional cleaning.
• Assessment Criteria: Details the conditions and procedures, such as the temperature, cleaning agents, and number of cleaning cycles, for reliable testing outcomes.

Applications

The practical value of SIST EN 12243:2000 lies in its ability to:

• Support Textile and Garment Manufacturers: By providing a standardized approach to testing dimensional change, manufacturers can select fastening materials that retain their shape and functionality, even after repeated washing or dry cleaning.
• Aid Apparel and Accessories Designers: Ensures that fasteners used in headgear, clothing accessories, or children's wear maintain intended fit and performance throughout the product’s life cycle.
• Enhance Product Compliance: Helps designers and manufacturers meet market and regulatory requirements for dimensional stability of garment fasteners, crucial for user comfort and safety.
• Quality Control: Acts as a benchmark for internal quality tests and supplier assessments, minimizing returns and complaints related to faulty fasteners.

Common sectors employing this standard include:

• Clothing manufacturing
• Textile and accessory production
• Laundry and cleaning services
• Quality assurance laboratories

Related Standards

To provide comprehensive quality and safety in textile fasteners, consider these related standards:

• EN 12242 – Touch and close fasteners: Determination of peel and shear strength
• EN ISO 6330 – Domestic washing and drying procedures for textile testing
• EN ISO 3175 – Professional care, dry cleaning, and finishing of textiles
• EN 16732 – Mechanical fasteners for clothing: General performance requirements

Adhering to SIST EN 12243:2000 alongside these standards helps ensure that touch and close fasteners are fully tested for dimensional change and maintain optimal performance in all cleaning scenarios. This supports producers in delivering durable, high-quality textile products to the market.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Haftverschlüsse - Bestimmung der Maßänderung beim Waschen und Trocknen und ChemischreinigenFermetures auto-agrippantes - Détermination du changement dimensionnel lors du lavage et du séchage ou lors du nettoyage a secTouch and close fasteners - Determination of
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