EN 13356:2001
EN
13356:2001, Visibility accessories for non-professional use
– Test methods and
requirements
This
standard specifies the optical performance requirements and surface area
requirements for accessories intended for non-professional use, and intended to
signal the user's presence visually when illuminated by vehicles on dark roads.
The
accessories are items intended to be worn by individuals, they include slap
wraps, belts and dangling accessories. They are only assessed for their
retro-reflectivity. This standard does not apply to garments.
The
standard identifies 3 types of accessory:
Type
1: Free hanging, such as reflective hangers or dangle tags.
Type 2: Removable, such as slap wraps and arm bands.
Type 3: Mounted, such as adhesive stickers.
Optical
performance standards are obtained by manufacturers for certain types of
reflective film. GLODIAN AGR and ENFREN for example, are reflective films that
have been certified as to meeting the optical performance criteria.
The
surface area requirements for Type 1 accessories shall be between 15 cm2 and 50 cm2. If
a Type 1 accessory is reflective on both sides, the thickness shall be a
maximum of 10mm.
Type 2 and 3 accessories shall have a surface area axceeding 15
cm2.
EN 13356:2001 EN
13356:2001, Visibility accessories for non-professional use – Test methods and
requirementsThis
standard specifies the optical performance requirements and surface area
requirements for accessories intended for non-professional use, and intended to
signal the user's presence visually when illuminated by vehicles on dark roads.
The
accessories are items intended to be worn by individuals, they include slap
wraps, belts and dangling accessories. They are only assessed for their
retro-reflectivity. This standard does not apply to garments.
The
standard identifies 3 types of accessory:
Type
1: Free hanging, such as reflective hangers or dangle tags.Type 2: Removable, such as slap wraps and arm bands.Type 3: Mounted, such as adhesive stickers.
Optical
performance standards are obtained by manufacturers for certain types of
reflective film. GLODIAN AGR and ENFREN for example, are reflective films that
have been certified as to meeting the optical performance criteria.
The
surface area requirements for Type 1 accessories shall be between 15 cm2 and 50 cm2. If
a Type 1 accessory is reflective on both sides, the thickness shall be a
maximum of 10mm.Type 2 and 3 accessories shall have a surface area axceeding 15
cm2.