BS EN 16781
Scope
3.1 Definition of sleep bag
4 Requirements and test methods
4.1 Design characteristics
4.1.1 - General
4.1.2 Neck openings
4.1.2.1 Requirements
4.1.2.2 Test method
BS 8510
children's sleep bags which are used in the children's sleep bags designed to provide sufficient warmth so as to remove
children's sleeping environment (i.e. not under supervision), and designed to provide sufficient the need for additional bedding when sleeping in a cot or similar product in
warmth so as to remove the need for additional bedding when sleeping in a cot or similar product (e.g. which a child is
crib/cradle)in which a child is contained.
contained.
for children approximately under the age of 24 children with a minimum weight of 4 kg
months)
full length fabric bag, which may be single or multi-layered or filled, with a 3.1 Definition of sleep bag full length fabric bag with a neck opening and armholes but without sleeves,
neck opening and armholes, designed to contain a child and may be used in conjunction with a hood or specific areas for feet and legs, designed to contain a child and to
sleepwear provide sufficient warmth so as to remove the need for additional bedding
when sleeping in a cot or similar product in which a child is contained
i) no hood, or other head covering.
Ii) no opening which allow the child’s legs to penetrate and which would permit the child to walk.
Iii) no bulky seams or hard objects in the back panel
iv) only buttons, metal press fasteners or slide fasteners shall be used for fastening the neck
opening and the arm opening
v) no magnetic components
Neck opening, in relation to the child height, shall comply with the requirements according to Table 1, 8.1 Entrapment of body Neck openings in relation to the age
when measured in accordance with 4.1.2.2 (see A.2.3). For sleep bags with a stated age range up to 6 months, the size of the
NOTE Complementary approaches based on arm openings and chest width is given in informative neck opening shall be between 280 mm and 320 mm.
Annex D. For sleep bags with a stated age range from 6 months upwards, the
size of the neck opening shall be between 355 mm and 395 mm.
NOTE 1 Figure 8 gives examples of designs of common neck openings.
The dashed line shows where this measurement should be taken.
NOTE 2 See A.4 for further information.
neck opening is folded and measured under a force of (2,5 ± 0,2) not provided
4.1.3 Press fasteners, buttons
4.1.3.2 Metal press fasteners with
plastic top cover, two-part buttons
(buttons made of more than
one piece), fabric-covered buttons and
buttons made of wood or shells
4.1.4 Slide fasteners
4.1.4.1 Requirements
4.1.4.1.1 slide fasteners
4.1.4.1.2 to 4.1.4.1.6
4.1.4.2 Test method
4.1.5 Touch and close fasteners
4.1.5.1
4.1.5.2
4.1.6 Threads (including sleep bag
seams)
buttons or metal press fasteners used for fastening the neck opening and the arm opening, they shall 10 Mechanical hazards - choking and ingestion all grippable components are tested in CRE type m/c, requirement follow Table
remain fastened when tested according to 4.1.2.2, but with a mass applying a force (F) of (10 ± 1) N 10.1 requirements 1.
non-grippable components are tested for durability by cleansing method.
shall not be used
shall comply with EN 16732, at least the performance requirements of
code B, with the exception of the strength of closed-end for which the minimum shall be 70N, and
with
the requirements of Table 2, as stated in EN 16732.
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Slide fastener characteristics shall be carried out in accordance with the test methods as described in
EN 16732.
The absence of a removable slider may be confirmed by manual inspection.
The presence of the top stop and the bottom stop may be confirmed by visual inspection.
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When positioning touch and close fasteners, the hook component shall face away from the
child’s body to reduce the possibility of skin abrasion (see A.3.5.1).
Pieces of touch and close fasteners shall be die cut with rounded corners to reduce the risk
of scratching (see A.3.5.1).
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4.1.7 Labels Newly added 8.2 Entrapment of fingers and toes

8.2.1 Requirements There shall be no loop labels attached to the sleep bag.

4.1.8 Embellishments Newly added

There shall be no three dimensional embellishments, such as pom-poms, tassels, beads, sequins,
diamantes or cords on children's sleep bags (see A.3.3.1).
There shall be no plastic transfer (e.g. plastic print) or coated fabrics, which can cover both the mouth
and the nose, having dimensions greater than 100 mm x 100 mm.

4.1.9 Fabrics and filling materials Newly added

Fabrics and filling materials shall not contain any hard, sharp or foreign objects (i.e. any items which
are
not intended to be present such as needle, staple, nail, unattached press fastener, wood splinter, or
insect or other infestation) (see A.3.5.1).
NOTE The test methods are referred to in 4.2.4.2.

4.2 Mechanical and physical hazards 8.2 Entrapment of fingers and toes
(see A.3)
4.2.1 Entrapment of fingers and toes, 8.2.1 Requirements When tested in accordance with 8.2.2, there shall be no openings in
ischemia mesh or flexible materials that allow the finger probe to penetrate to
the 7 mm diameter section.
For all faces of the fabric, the maximum length of uncut threads shall
be 10 mm, and the maximum length of cut threads shall be 10 mm.
NOTE See A.4 for further information.

4.2.1.1 Requirements When tested in accordance with 4.2.1.2:

— there shall be no openings in any textile materials including loop, mesh, knitted fabric and lace,
with the exception of button holes (used to fasten the sleep bag), that allow the conical probe for
mesh to penetrate to the 7 mm diameter section (see A.3.1.1);
— there shall be no completely bounded openings in rigid materials between 5 mm and 12 mm,
unless the depth is less than 10 mm (see A.3.1.1).

4.2.1.2 Test method Newly added

The test probes shall be made from plastic or other smooth, hard material, which can be mounted on
a force measuring device.
Check whether the conical probe for mesh (Figure 3) with an applied force up to 30 N enters into a
mesh hole to the 7 mm section.

8.2.2 Test method Mount the finger probe (see 5.2) on a device for exerting a force and
insert the probe with an applied force of up to 30 N into the openings
in mesh and flexible materials.

Check whether the 5 mm test probe (Figure 4) with an applied force of up to 30 N, enters 10 mm or
more into any completely bounded circular openings in rigid materials, in any possible orientation.

If the 5 mm test probe enters 10 mm or more, then the 12 mm test probe (Figure 2) shall also enter 10
mm or more with an applied force of up to 5 N.

4.2.2 Strangulation Newly added 9 Mechanical hazards – entanglement


4.2.3 Small part aspiration or ingestion,
internal asphyxiation (choking)
4.2.3.1 Requirements
4.2.3.2 Test methods
4.2.3.2.1 Removal force procedure
4.2.3.2.2 Washing/drying procedure
There shall be no drawstrings or cords attached to the children's sleep bags (see A.3.2). 9.1 Requirements When tested in accordance with 9.2, cords, ribbons and parts used
A children's sleep bag shall not include any device designed to attach the children's sleep bag to the as ties shall have a maximum length of 75 mm.
cot or cot mattress. The ends of ribbons and parts used as ties shall be secured to
prevent unravelling.
Monofilament threads shall not be used.
NOTE See A.5 for further information.
9.2 Test method Measure the length of a cord, ribbon or part used as a tie from the
fixing point on the sleep bag to its free end, while applying a 25 N
tensile force to it.
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NOTE See A.6 for further information.
10.1 Requirements
10.2 Test methods
m/c: CRE machine, rate of extension or elongation : 100 mm/min 10.2.1 Determination of removal force of attached m/c: CRE machine, rate of extension or elongation : 100 mm/min
components
clamps for buttons, press fasteners, and other embellishments are specified clamps for buttons, press fasteners, and other embellishments are specified
specimens: recommend to take 5, report individual reading specimens: recommend to take 5, report individual reading
test method details refer to CEN/TR 16792:2014, Annex B [5]
The washing cycles shall be those specified in EN ISO 6330 (type A machine), using polyester ballast 10.2.2 Determination of the security of attachment washing m/c: Hoover, wash 15 mins, 40L water, 40g ECE phosphate + 10g SP
(type III) minimum 50 °C (cycle 5 N) or the temperature of the care instructions, whatever is the of non- grippable attached components by wash wash: 10C +/-2C higher than care label, for hand wash: 40C+/-2C
highest. The drying cycle shall be tumble drying (procedure F) using the high temperature setting. and dry method Dry: i) sleep bags with fused or glued components including do not tumble dry
NOTE One “washing/drying” cycle is one complete washing and drying process. symbols is given: proceed tumble dry hottest setting for 90 mins
ii) sleep bags w/o fused or glued components, and tumble dry symbols is
given, proceed tumble at the recommend setting; if do not tumble dry symbol
is given, proceed dry flat.
4.2.4 Cutting, puncture, abrasion Newly added

4.2.4.1 Requirements The component parts used on children's sleep bags shall not have any sharp edges, sharp points or
burrs (see A.3.5.1).

4.2.4.2 Test method The presence of hard, sharp or foreign objects shall be confirmed by carrying out a visual and tactile
inspection.
NOTE Ferrous foreign objects can be searched using magnetic devices.

4.3 Chemical hazards (see A.4) 6 Chemical hazards

4.3.1 Migration of certain substances Materials (textile, plastic, metal, leather, etc.) shall comply with the migration limits of Table 3 related 6.1 Migration of certain elements All materials used shall conform to BS EN 71‑3
to elements and organic tin compounds, when tested according to EN 71-3:2013+A2:2017 (see A.4.2).
This requirement may be addressed through a safety assessment.
requirement refer to Table 3 in BS EN 16781:2018

4.3.2 Formaldehyde The formaldehyde content of the individual fabric layers in child's sleep bag shall be no more than 6.2 Total content and migration of formaldehyde When tested in accordance with BS EN ISO 14184‑1, fabrics shall not
20 mg/kg, when tested according to EN ISO 14184-1 or, if a component of the sleep bag is made of contain free or hydrolyzed formaldehyde in excess of 30 mg/kg.
leather, when tested according to EN ISO 17226-1 (see A.4.3). NOTE The sample tested for 6.2 may be different to that used for 6.1.
This requirement may be addressed through a safety assessment.

4.3.3 Flame retardants Newly added

4.3.3.1 Requirements The sleep bags or its components shall not be finished with chemical flame retardants (see A.4.2).

4.3.3.2 Methods Where appropriate the absence of chemical flame retardants can be proved by known declared
sources
(traceability of the fabric finishing).

4.4 Thermal hazards - hypothermia and Thermal hazards

hyperthermia (see A.5) 7.2 Hyperthermia

4.4.1 Requirements When tested in accordance with 4.4.2., the thermal resistance of the sleep bag shall have a maximum 7.2.1 Requirements When a separate sample is tested in accordance with BS 5335‑1:1991, D.2
of and BS 5335‑2:2006, 4.2, but with the modifications listed in 5.1 of this
0,40 m2.K/W for the sleep bag designed for use in a room temperature from 16°C to 25°C (see A.5 and standard, the maximum thermal resistance shall be 4.0 tog.
B.2). NOTE See A.3 for further information.
Considering that outside this temperature range, it remains the responsibility of the producer to carry
out a risk assessment.

4.4.2 Test method 7.2.2 Test method


4.5 Fire hazards (see A.6)
4.6 Hygiene hazards (see A.7)
4.6.1 Requirements and methods
5 User information
5.1 General
5.2 Marking
The thermal resistance shall be tested according to ISO 5085-1 (single plate method with the 7.2.2.3 Test procedure
additional following instructions) or EN ISO 11092.
Any test method which produces comparable results may be used.
NOTE For thermal measurements, refer to informative Annex B.
The additional instructions to ISO 5085-1, single plate method, are:
— condition the sample in accordance with EN ISO 139 (standard atmosphere);
— where possible, do not cut the sample but support it in order to keep it in flat contact with the hot
plate. For cut samples, guard them against edge loss by a suitable means;
— measure the temperature with a device for which the measurement uncertainty is not exceeding
0,05 m2·K/W.
Raised fabric (e.g. fleeced fabric, pile fabric, terry fabric), when used as the outer layer of the 7.1 Flammability hazards All products shall conform to the requirements of BS EN 14878.
children's
sleep bag, shall not produce a surface flash, when testing according to EN 1103. The washing and
drying
conditions of the sleep bag according to EN ISO 6330, based on one cycle, shall be selected in relation
to
care instructions. The test specimens shall be prepared and tested before and after domestic cleaning
(see A.6).
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13.1 Marking
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5.3 Purchase information 13.2 Purchase information

5.4 Instruction for use 13.3 Instructions for use

13.4 Warnings
5.5 Plastic packaging 11 Mechanical hazards – suffocation

11.1 Requirements for plastic packaging

12 Mechanical hazards – inadequate structural

integrity