This European Prestandard specifies basic requirements and test methods for unused textiles in the healthcare
system to help to secure the suitability of a product for its intended use.
It is recognised that materials are currently available which outperform this standard; these listed minimums are
designed to assure that an acceptable performance is attained.
This European Prestandard is not applicable to surgical textiles under the medical devices directive nor protective
clothing under the PPE directive.
BS DD ENV 14237:2002 Referenced Document
EN 1103 Textiles - Fabrics for apparel - Detailed procedure to determine the burning behaviour*, 2024-04-18 Update
EN 12590 Textiles - Industrial sewing threads made wholly or partly from synthetic fibres
EN 1644-1:1997 Test methods for nonwoven compresses for medical use - Part 1: Nonwovens used in the manufacture of compresses
EN 20139 Textiles; standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing (ISO 139:1973)
EN 20811 Textiles - Determination of Resistance to Water Penetration - Hydrostatic Pressure Test
EN 25077 Textiles - Determination of Dimensional Change in Washing and Drying (ISO 5077 : 1984)
EN 410 Glass in building - Determination of luminous and solar characteristics of glazing*, 2011-02-01 Update
EN ISO 105-B02 Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part B02: Colour fastness to artificial light: Xenon arc fading lamp test*, 2014-08-01 Update
EN ISO 6330 Textiles - Domestic washing and drying procedures for textile testing (ISO 6330:2021)*, 2021-12-08 Update
ISO 105-B02:1994 Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part B02: Colour fastness to artificial light: Xenon arc fading lamp test
ISO 139:1973 Textiles; Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing
ISO 5077:1984 Textiles; Determination of dimensional change in washing and drying
ISO 6330:2000 Textiles - Domestic washing and drying procedures for textile testing
ISO 811:1981 Textile fabrics; Determination of resistance to water penetration; Hydrostatic pressure test