SIST EN 1101:1999

Textiles and textile products - Burning behaviour - Curtains and drapes - Detailed procedure to determine the ignitability of vertically oriented specimens (small flame)

This European Standard specifies a procedure to determine the ignitability of textiles for curtains and drapes by testing in accordance to EN ISO 6940.

Textilien - Brennverhalten von Vorhängen und Gardinen - Detailliertes Verfahren zur Bestimmung der Entzündbarkeit von vertikal angeordneten Proben (kleine Flamme)

Diese Europäische Norm legt ein detailliertes Verfahren zur Bestimmung der Entzündbarkeit von textilen Materialien für Vorhänge und Gardinen fest durch Prüfung vertikal angeordneter Meßproben nach EN ISO 6940.

Textiles et produits textiles - Comportement au feu - Rideaux et tentures - Procédure détaillée pour déterminer l'allumabilité d'éprouvettes disposées verticalement (petite flamme)

La présente norme prescrit une méthode de détermination de l'allumabilité des textiles pour rideaux et tentures par contrôle conformément à l'EN ISO 6940.

Tekstilije - Gorljivost - Zavese in zastori - Podroben opis postopka za ugotavljanje vnetljivosti navpično nameščenih preskušancev (majhen plamen)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 28-Feb-1999
• ICS: 13.220.40 - Ignitability and burning behaviour of materials and products
• ICS: 97.160 - Home textiles. Linen
• Technical Committee: ITEK - Textile and textile products
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Mar-1999
• Due Date: 01-Mar-1999
• Completion Date: 01-Mar-1999
• Ref Project: EN 1101:1995 - Textiles and textile products - Burning behaviour - Curtains and drapes - Detailed procedure to determine the ignitability of vertically oriented specimens (small flame)

Relations

• Amended By: SIST EN 1101:1999/A1:2005 - Textiles and textile products - Burning behaviour - Curtains and drapes - Detailed procedure to determine the ignitability of vertically oriented specimens (small flame)
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008

Overview

SIST EN 1101:1999 is a European Standard developed by CEN that defines a detailed procedure to assess the ignitability of textiles used for curtains and drapes. This standard focuses on determining the burning behaviour of vertically oriented fabric specimens when exposed to a small flame. The test method aligns with EN ISO 6940, ensuring consistent and reliable measurements of ignitability in home textiles.

This standard is essential for manufacturers, quality control laboratories, and regulators aiming to ensure fire safety in textile products used for interior decoration, particularly curtains and drapes. Compliance with SIST EN 1101:1999 helps minimize fire hazards due to ignitable textile materials.

Key Topics

• Scope: Applies to textiles and textile products specifically intended for curtains and drapes in vertical orientation.
• Testing Procedure: Utilizes a small flame ignition source based on the protocol described in EN ISO 6940.
• Specimen Orientation: Specimens are tested vertically to replicate realistic installation conditions.
• Ignitability Assessment: Evaluates whether the fabric ignites and how the flame propagates on the textile surface.
• Safety Classification: Helps classify textiles according to their burning behaviour for regulatory and safety purposes.
• Standardization: Harmonized across European markets to ensure uniform fire safety criteria for textile products.

Applications

SIST EN 1101:1999 is widely applied in industries and sectors involved with interior textiles, such as:

• Curtain and Drapery Manufacturers
  Ensures the production of fire-resistant or compliant fabric materials for window treatments.

• Home Textile Quality Control
  Used by testing laboratories to validate fire safety features before market release.

• Building and Fire Safety Regulation
  Supports regulatory bodies in enforcing fire safety standards for residential and commercial interiors.

• Interior Designers and Architects
  Facilitates informed choices of textile materials that meet fire safety standards for public and private spaces.

• Product Certification Bodies
  Provides a benchmark method for certification and labeling of flame-retardant or fire-safe curtains.

Related Standards

• EN ISO 6940 – Specifies the general method for ignitability testing of vertically oriented textile specimens exposed to a small flame.
• EN 13773 – Covers fire classification of textile floor coverings, relevant for interior textiles beyond curtains.
• EN 13501-1 – Fire classification of construction products and building elements including textiles used in buildings.
• ISO 6941 – Horizontal flame spread test of textiles, complementary to the vertical test procedure in EN 1101.
• EN 1021-1 & EN 1021-2 – Ignitability tests for upholstered furniture textiles, useful for holistic fire safety assessment in interiors.

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By adhering to SIST EN 1101:1999, stakeholders in the textile and interior design sectors can enhance fire safety standards, reduce risks of ignition in curtain textiles, and meet European regulatory requirements effectively. This standard plays a critical role in protecting lives and property through improved material safety in everyday environments.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Textilien - Brennverhalten von Vorhängen und Gardinen - Detailliertes Verfahren zur Bestimmung der Entzündbarkeit von vertikal angeordneten Proben (kleine Flamme)Textiles et produits textiles - Comportement au feu - Rideaux et tentures - Procédure détaillée pour déterminer l'allumabilité d'éprouvettes disposées verticalement (petite flamme)Textiles and textile products - Burning behaviour - Curtains and drapes - Detailed pro
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