BS EN 13543 is an international standard that focuses on manufactured articles filled with feathers and down.
BS EN 13543 describes a method to determine the absorption of water in a filling of feathers and downs. The absorption of water is defined by the capacity and the time of absorption.
BS EN 13543 specifies a method for determining the total mass of a product solely filled with feather and/or down and the mass of the filling material.
BS EN 13543 on water absorption of filling material is useful for:
Feather and down are excellent materials for use in pillows and beddings that has thermal insulating and padding properties. They can be used in goods such as jackets, sleeping bags, etc.
A given quantity of feathers and down is placed in a bag of defined dimensions. The bag is immersed in water for a specified period. After this period, the bag is put into the drain and then weighed.
BS EN 13543 describes key factors of test methods for determining the total mass of a product solely filled with feather and/or down and the mass of the filling material and test report information.
BS EN 13543 lays down the technicalities for carrying out a test procedure to determine the water absorption capacity of filling material. It gives you information about the apparatus needed to perform the test, explains the principle of the test, and sampling and condition. It also helps the users to execute the calculations and state the precise results of the test procedures.
BS EN 13543 establishes the volume which a measured weight of down will fill the power usually quoted in cubic inches per ounce. It helps you ensure the quality of articles filled with feathers and down by determining the total mass of a product.
EN 13543:2001