IEC 63203-204-1:2021 pdf download.Wearable electronic devices and technologies
1 Scope
This document specifies a household washing durability test method for leisurewear and sportswear e-textile systems. This document includes testing procedures for leisurewear and sportswear products with electrically conductive components and sensors to collect the data of the user.
This document does not cover safety or heat-generation test methods. Products containing other components than those listed in this clause are not covered by this document.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes requirements 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.
ISO 139，Textiles - Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing
ISO 6330，Textiles - Domestic washing and drying procedures for textile testing
EN 16812:2016, Textiles and textile products - Electrically conductive textiles - Determination of the linear electrical resistance of conductive tracks
4.1 Checklist before washability test
Check the samples as described in the user manual and confirm that the samples are operating properly according to the manufacturer-provided user manual. Then, measure the resistance and mark the measurement area in accordance with EN 1 6812:2016, Figure 1, so that the same area can be measured after each washability test. Since the shape of the product varies, select ;the appropriate method to measure the resistance.
4.2 Washability test conditions
The washing test shall comply with the test procedure in ISO 6330. Iso 6330 offers various test procedures. ETS leisurewear and sportswear for fitness contains a unit that connects the modules and conductive textiles because of the nature of the product. Therefore, the inclusion of a hand-washing condition in the procedure is considered appropriate because it causes less damage to the product.
Conditions for washing the ETS leisurewear and sportswear for fitness are given as follows in this Subclause 4.2 and in 4.3.
The type of washing machine, detergent, washing method, drying method and number of repetitions are selected from methods standardized based on the manufacturer's designated care label. If not specified, the washing machine type is an ISO 6330 reference washing machine Type A, the washing procedure is 4H, and the drying method is procedure A - line dry.
If there is an agreement between the user and the supplier to apply the washing conditions as specified in another international standard, those alternative washing conditions shall be applied instead of those specified in this Subclause 4.2.IEC 63203-204-1 pdf download.