BS en 14878

BRITISH STANDARD BS EN
14878:2007
Textiles — Burning
behaviour of children’s
nightwear —
Specification
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The European Standard EN 14878:2007 has the status of a

British Standard
ICS 13.220.40; 61.020; 97.190
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BS EN 14878:2007
National foreword
This British Standard was published by BSI. It is the UK implementation of

EN 14878:2007.
The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted by Technical Committee
TCI/66, Apparel and interior textiles, to Panel TCI/66/-/8, Burning behaviour.
A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on
request to its secretary.
The UK has had national legislation relating to flammability of nightwear in
place since 1985. The UK legislation is significantly more demanding than
some of the requirements in this standard and there are no plans to withdraw
the legislation. Consequently, the UK has requested an A-deviation. (See
Annex C of this standard.) As a result, the requirements for children’s
nightwear are complex. The UK legislation — The Nightwear (Safety)
Regulations 1985 — applies to nightwear as defined in Clause 3 of the
Regulations. This states that in the UK, from 1 March 1987, it has been an
offence to “supply, offer to supply, agree to supply, expose for supply, or possess
for supply” nightwear which does not meet the requirements of the legislation.
For certain garment types, and ages of intended wearer, the requirements of
this standard are significantly lower in areas such as flammability
performance and labelling than the UK legislation. In other respects,
e.g. children’s pyjamas, this standard is more onerous.
Where the requirements of the standard exceed the legislation, the former
should be followed in order to claim compliance with the standard. Further
guidance is given in Annex C.
This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a
contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.
Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from
legal obligations.
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This British Standard was Amendments issued since publication

published under the authority
of the Standards Policy and
Strategy Committee Amd. No. Date Comments
on 31 July 2007
© BSI 2007
ISBN 978 0 580 53450 8

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 14878
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM May 2007
ICS 61.020; 97.190
English Version
Textiles - Burning behaviour of children's nightwear -

Specification
Textiles - Comportement au feu des vêtements de nuit des Textilien - Brennverhalten von Kindernachtwäsche -
enfants - Spécification Anforderungen
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 26 April 2007.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the CEN 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 translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as the
official versions.
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France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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EN 14878:2007 (E)
Contents Page
Foreword..............................................................................................................................................................3
Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................4
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................5
2 Normative references ............................................................................................................................5
3 Terms and definitions ...........................................................................................................................5
4 Principle..................................................................................................................................................6
5 Toxicology of flame retardant ..............................................................................................................6
6 Fabric and garment sampling...............................................................................................................6
7 Test method............................................................................................................................................7
8 Number of tests......................................................................................................................................7
9 Requirements .........................................................................................................................................7
10 Design features and requirements for pyjamas .................................................................................8
11 Labelling .................................................................................................................................................9
12 Test report ..............................................................................................................................................9
Annex A (normative) Labelling.......................................................................................................................10
Annex B (informative) Design guidance........................................................................................................11
Annex C (informative) A-deviations...............................................................................................................12
Bibliography ......................................................................................................................................................14
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EN 14878:2007 (E)
Foreword
This document (EN 14878:2007) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 248 “Textiles and
textile products”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by November 2007, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn
at the latest by November 2008.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association.
The contents of this standard consider those items of nightwear and nightwear fabrics that could pose a
significant risk of injury to children from the hazards presented by the potential to catch fire.
Accident statistics (see Bibliography) indicate the most common sources of ignition to be:
a) cooking appliances;
b) sitting too close to a fire;
c) use of matches;
d) use of smoking materials;
e) candles used primarily for decoration.
Consideration was given to garments and other such items intended for use by babies under the age of six (6)
months. On the basis that babies of this age are not yet mobile, i.e. they are unable to crawl or walk, the risk
was considered low.
The principle upon which this standard is based is the acceptance that most, but not all, fabrics used in the
manufacture of children’s nightwear will ignite when exposed to a small flame. On this premise therefore,
there is no requirement for a specific ignitability test. The specification requires that the parameters of time of
flame spread and surface flash are measured using a specified test procedure (EN 1103).
The risk of fire may be diminished in some situations by the use of a suitable flame retardant. However, the
application of a flame retardant could be considered to present a health risk. Both points of view were
discussed in the feasibility study, prepared under a Mandate (M/263) that preceded the Standardization
Mandate.
Following the publication and implementation of this standard in CEN countries, there should be an 18 month
transition period from the date of availability, to allow manufacturers to develop and produce garments that
conform to the standards. The period is also to allow the supply chain, from manufacturer to the consumer, to
be cleared on non-conforming garments.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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Introduction
The aim of this European Standard is to define a harmonised procedure for the specification of children’s
nightwear or fabrics intended for children’s nightwear with regard to their burning behaviour.
Within the scope of this specification it is not possible to cover all the potential hazards that may create an
unsafe garment; conversely, indefinable specific hazards in certain styles/design of garment may not present
a risk. It is therefore recommended that an individual risk assessment is carried out on any garment in order
to ensure that it does not present a hazard to the wearer and can therefore be deemed to be a ‘safe’ garment.
This includes the use of applied flame retardant treatments. Durability of such finishes will require
assessment. No European Standard method addressing durability of such treatments has yet been
established.
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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies requirements for the burning behaviour of children’s nightwear and
nightwear fabrics intended for such garments when tested in accordance with EN 1103 but without the
washing procedure.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 1103, Textiles - Fabrics for apparel - Detailed procedure to determine the burning behaviour
3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 1103 and the following apply.
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3.1
nightwear
garments that are either sold as nightwear or intended to be worn as nightwear, e.g. bathrobes, dressing
gowns, night shirts, nightdresses and pyjamas
3.1.1
babies’ nightwear
nightwear intended to be worn by babies (see 3.3)
3.1.2
children’s nightwear
nightwear intended to be worn by children (see 3.4)
3.2
pyjamas
either two or several piece nightwear garment comprising trouser, shorts or briefs and top. It may also
comprise one-piece pyjama type with top integral to trouser. The trouser may be with or without feet
3.3
babies
babies up to six (6) months of age and having a height up to 68 cm
3.4
children
young persons over six (6) months and up to the age of fourteen (14) years. Girls having a height between 68
cm and 176 cm and boys between 68 cm and 182 cm
3.5
specimens
representative pieces of the product which are tested together with any lining/substrate or treatment

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3.6
multi-layer fabrics
fabric produced from a series of separate layers, intimately combined at a stage prior to garment production,
e.g. quilted fabrics
3.7
fabric assembly
series of fabrics assembled as they would be at the garment manufacturing stage (excluding threads and
trimmings), for the purpose of testing
4 Principle
The properties of time of flame spread and surface flash are evaluated by submitting a sample to the
application of a specified test method contained in EN 1103. EN 1103 contains a cleansing procedure which
is not applied to any test material covered by this standard as a single wash has been found to have little or
no effect on finishes used on nightwear.
5 Toxicology of flame retardant

A flame retardant is a substance used to impart improved fire behaviour to a material. When a flame retardant
is applied to a textile to be used in nightwear conforming to this standard, it will be the responsibility of the
manufacturer/retailer placing the chemically treated flame retardant nightwear on the European market to
ensure the finish being used has been adequately assessed for risk of toxicity and/or eco toxicity and is
considered safe for its intended use by the EU Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks
(SCHER).
Any flame retardant used to impart a degree of reduction of any of the measured parameters shall be able to
provide this reduction during the expected life of the garment. It shall therefore be able to resist the normal
washing procedures to which the garment could reasonably be expected to be subjected.
6 Fabric and garment sampling
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6.1 Fabrics
6.1.1 At least one sample shall be taken that is representative of the bulk, of sufficient size to provide the
specimens for the test. Three specimens shall be taken in the machine direction and three specimens in the
cross direction.
6.1.2 Where multi-layer fabrics or fabric assemblies are tested, they should be tested in the arrangement
which is to be used in the garment. The order of the layers in the test specimen and the face to which the test
flame is applied, should be noted in the test report.
6.2 Fabric from garments
The specimens can be taken from one or more styles of garments made of the same fabric and finishing route.
6.3 Shortage of material
If it is not possible to obtain a single test specimen of the size required in EN 1103, pieces shall be joined, cut
from the same or different garments of the same type, in the same direction, using butt joints held together
with five equally spaced staples across the width of the specimen. Overlapping joints shall not be used and
no more than three pieces are to be used to form any one specimen. This should be noted in the test report.

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6.4 Range testing
6.4.1 Conventional testing allowing the characterization of the sensitivity of the product with regard to the
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fire behaviour taking into account the variation of one or more parameters (i.e. mass per unit area; colour;
surface appearance; volumic mass etc) from a reduced number of test specimens determined after evaluation
provided that the results obtained on the various samples give the same results.
6.4.2 The range testing can be carried out on a component of the range, representing the most
unfavourable cases. For example, when a material exists in several colours, with different surface
appearances, the result of the testing can be applied to the range, based on the results of tests carried out on
some appearances and colours, from the complete range provided.
7 Test method
The measurement of time of flame spread and surface flash shall be carried out in accordance with EN 1103.
All test procedures are to be completed on the garment/fabric as received. All test procedures are to be
completed on the garment/fabric without washing or otherwise cleansing (see Clause 4).
8 Number of tests
8.1 General
For a nightwear product (see 3.1) or nightwear fabric to claim a particular class, all the relevant criteria given
in Table 1 Class A or B shall be met.
8.2 Flame spread and surface flash
8.2.1 For the compliance parameters of time of flame spread and surface flash, the selection of the class is
based on the results of tests in accordance with EN 1103.
8.2.2 If at least two specimens (out of six) give a result belonging to a lower class, the material shall belong
to this lower class.
8.2.3 If only one specimen (out of six) gives a result belonging to a lower class, three extra specimens shall
be tested in the same direction as the one giving the worst result.
8.2.4 If none of the extra three specimens gives a result belonging to the lower class, the material belongs
to the original class.
8.2.5 If at least one of the extra three specimens tested gives a result belonging to the lower class, then the
material belongs to the lower class.
9 Requirements
For the purposes of this standard, the various categories of nightwear fabrics are classified as in Table 1. It is
assumed that the satisfaction of a higher class will satisfy all the criteria of the lower classes.

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Table 1 — Requirements
Class Application Parameters to be Minimum requirements

measured
A Children’s Surface flash No surface flash

nightwear
rd
Time of flame spread 3 marker thread (520 mm) not severed in less
(NOT pyjamas) than 15 s
B Children’s pyjamas Surface flash No surface flash

rd
Time of flame spread 3 marker thread (520 mm) not severed in less
than 10 s
C Babies’ nightwear Not tested None
10 Design features and requirements for pyjamas
10.1 General
10.1.1 If the design features for children’s pyjamas do not fulfil the criteria given in 10.2; 10.3 or 10.4, the
pyjamas or the fabric shall pass the requirements of Class A.
10.1.2 Certain features of garments can be considered of greater hazard than others; full skirts and long,
loose sleeves are some of such features. Certain restrictions are to be followed in such circumstances and
the following clauses give measurements that shall be followed. All measurements shall be taken with the
garment fastened, lying flat and in a relaxed state. In the case of wrap around style garments, measurements
shall be as if the garment is being worn (see Annex B).
10.2 Pyjama tops or jackets
10.2.1 Pyjama tops or jackets shall not have a lower hem circumference greater than the hip size it is
designed to fit +20 %.
10.2.2 Pyjama tops or jackets shall be designed to have a lower hem no more than 10 cm below the crotch.
10.3 Pyjama trousers
Pyjama trouser legs shall not be wider at the lower hem than at the knee.
10.4 Sleeve cuffs for pyjamas
Where the sleeve is designed to finish below the elbow, the lower hem shall not have a circumference greater
than 40 cm and at no point shall the circumference of the sleeve width be greater than 50 cm.
NOTE For further information and advice on this matter, see EN 13402-1, and EN 13402-3.

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11 Labelling
This standard does not require labelling of products but in cases where labelling is requested, a label may be
provided to indicate the class of fabric from which the garment is manufactured; it shall be in accordance with
Annex A.
12 Test report
The test report shall contain at least the following information:
a) name of the test laboratory;
b) description and identification of the product including any chemical flame retardant treatment
used;
c) reference to this European Standard, i.e. EN 14878:2007;
d) results of the tests and the fabric/garment class;
e) details of any deviation from given procedure;
f) if stapled, how many pieces of fabric comprise the test specimen. If multi-layered fabrics are
tested, a description of the arrangement;
g) date of test;
h) reference to EN 1103 with notation of which edition of EN 1103 was used.
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Annex A
(normative)
Labelling
If the garment is to be labelled, the label supplied shall contain the following words:
WARNING – keep away from fire” in RED letters.
Fabric Class A, B, or C (as appropriate)
EN 14878.
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Annex B
(informative)
Design guidance
B.1 The garment style and design can have a significant effect on the risk of ignition and burning behaviour
of garments and the consequent severity of injury to the wearer. Thus, a risk assessment should be
undertaken as part of garment design, taking into account factors such as the following:
a) close fitting garments are less likely to come into contact with flames and, even when ignited, may burn
less rapidly because they trap less air to feed the fire;
b) trims, motifs and prints may change the burning characteristics of a garment, potentially reducing the
level of safety offered by the basic fabric class;
c) long, loose sleeves are a potential hazard, for example when cooking;
d) full skirts increase the potential for ignition from open fires. They also contribute to the ‘chimney’ effect,
increasing the potential burns area, if a garment is ignited. Belts or other forms of waist restriction may
reduce this effect.
B.2 Where an aspect of design is considered to have a potential impact on the flammability of the garment
and injury to the wearer, action should be taken to modify the design.
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Annex C
(informative)
A-deviations
A-deviation. National deviations, due to regulations. The alteration of which is for the time being outside the
competence of CEN/CENELEC members.
This European Standard falls under Directive 2001/95/EC – General Product Safety.
In the relevant CEN/CENELEC countries these A-deviations are valid instead of the provisions of the
European Standard until they have been removed.
United Kingdom.
The Nightwear (Safety) Regulations 1985 apply to nightwear as defined in Clause 3 of the Regulations. From
1 March 1987, it has been an offence to ‘supply, offer to supply, agree to supply, expose for supply, or
possess for supply’ nightwear which does not meet the requirements.
Nightwear is tested to assess whether or not it meets the flammability performance requirements which are
specified in clauses 3.1.1 and 3.2.1 of British Standard 5722 (BS 5722:1984, Specification for flammability
performance of fabrics and fabric assemblies used in sleepwear and dressing gowns).
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EN 14878, Clause 9, Table 1 specifies the minimum performance criteria for different classes or styles of
nightwear. However, for some classes, the criteria are significantly lower than those specified in the UK
Regulations.
Also EN 14878 subclause 3.1.1 defines babies’ night wear and 3.3 defines babies as “infants up to six
months and having a height of up to 68 cm. Article 3 of the UK regulations defines baby’s garment as having a
"chest measurement not exceeding 53 centimetres and which would normally be worn only by a child under
the age of 3 months”.
Furthermore, EN 14878 Clause 7 does not require a cleansing procedure, whereas article 11 of the UK
regulations requires nightwear to be washed prior to testing. Details of the washing procedures are provided in
subclause 6.5 of BS 5651(BS 5651:1978, Cleansing and wetting procedures for use in the assessment of the
effect of cleansing and wetting on the flammability of textile fabrics and fabric assemblies).
EN 14878 has optional warnings and labelling as in Annex A, while the UK regulations listed in schedule 2
and 3 provides for specific wording to be used when fabrics are treated with flame retardant chemicals
Therefore, the United Kingdom enters an A-deviation from those parts of EN 14878, which are at variance
with the higher requirements of the Nightwear (Safety) Regulations for nightwear, where applicable.
To assist the user in understanding, the test method and performance criteria are summarised below:

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Test method Performance criteria
Babies’ nightwear for babies up to age EN 14878 As Clause 9, Table 1.

3 months
Children’s pyjamas and babies over 3 EN 14878 520 mm trip thread not severed in less than 10 s
months + design requirements of EN14878
Children’s nightdresses pyjamas and BS 5722:1984 300 mm trip thread not severed in less than 25 s
babies over 3 months
600 mm trip thread not severed in less than 50 s
Children’s dressing gowns pyjamas and BS 5722:1984 300 mm trip thread not severed in less than 25 s
600 mm trip thread not severed in less than 50 s
Children’s bath robes pyjamas and EN 14878 520 mm trip thread not severed in less than 15 s
Babies and children’s nightwear not EN 14878 As Clause 9, Table 1

listed above
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Bibliography
[1] Laitala K et al
Fire hazards in clothing related to accidents and consumer habits.
National Institute for Consumer Research (SIFO); Professional Report No. 5-2004
[2] Fire Statistics United Kingdom.
Fire Statistics Monitor; published annually by Fire Statistics and Research Branch, Health and Safety
Directorate. Crown Copyright.
[3] ISO/IEC Guide 50:2002 – Safety aspects – Guidelines for child safety.
[4] EN 13402-1 Size designation of clothes - Part 1: Terms, definitions and body measurement procedure
(ISO 3635:1981 modified)
[5] EN 13402-3 Size designation of clothes - Part 3: Measurements and intervals
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BRITISH STANDARD BS EN

The European Standard EN 14878:2007 has the status of a

ICS 13.220.40; 61.020; 97.190

This British Standard was published by BSI. It is the UK implementation of

This British Standard was Amendments issued since publication

ISBN 978 0 580 53450 8

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ICS 61.020; 97.190

Textiles - Burning behaviour of children's nightwear -

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 26 April 2007.

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION

Management Centre: rue de Stassart, 36 B-1050 Brussels

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b) sitting too close to a fire;

d) use of smoking materials;

e) candles used primarily for decoration.

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3 Terms and definitions

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5 Toxicology of flame retardant

6 Fabric and garment sampling

6.2 Fabric from garments

6.3 Shortage of material

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6.4 Range testing

8.2 Flame spread and surface flash

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Class Application Parameters to be Minimum requirements

A Children’s Surface flash No surface flash

B Children’s pyjamas Surface flash No surface flash

C Babies’ nightwear Not tested None

10 Design features and requirements for pyjamas

10.2 Pyjama tops or jackets

10.3 Pyjama trousers

10.4 Sleeve cuffs for pyjamas

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a) name of the test laboratory;

c) reference to this European Standard, i.e. EN 14878:2007;

d) results of the tests and the fabric/garment class;

e) details of any deviation from given procedure;

h) reference to EN 1103 with notation of which edition of EN 1103 was used.

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WARNING – keep away from fire” in RED letters.

Fabric Class A, B, or C (as appropriate)

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Test method Performance criteria

Babies’ nightwear for babies up to age EN 14878 As Clause 9, Table 1.

Babies and children’s nightwear not EN 14878 As Clause 9, Table 1

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[2] Fire Statistics United Kingdom.

[5] EN 13402-3 Size designation of clothes - Part 3: Measurements and intervals

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UK, of the publications of the international standardization bodies. Except as

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