IEC 63203-204-1:2023 PDF

Wearable electronic devices and technologies - Part 204-1: Electronic textile - Test method for assessing washing durability of e-textile products

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IEC 63203-204-1:2023

Wearable electronic devices and technologies - Part 204-1: Electronic textile - Test method for assessing washing durability of e-textile products

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Format:: Electronic (PDF)
Number of pages:: 34
Publication date:: March 16, 2023
Edition:: IEC IS 63203 edition 2 version 1
ICS:: 59.080.01

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IEC 63203-204-1:2023 specifies a household washing durability test method for e-textile products. This document includes testing procedures for e-textile 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 components other than those listed in this clause are not covered by this document. This second edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) Subclause 3.2 on conductive textiles has been deleted. b) Subclause 3.3 on leisurewear and sportswear has been deleted. c) Subclause 3.2 on washing procedure has been added. d) Figure 1 has been updated. e) The optional measurement of conductive tracks has been added in 4.1 to the checklist before carrying out washing durability test. f) Additions have been made to the list in Clause 6.

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Technical committee: TC 124 - Wearable electronic devices and technologies
SKU: IEC 63203-204-1:2023

Abstract

Overview

IEC 63203-204-1:2023 - "Wearable electronic devices and technologies - Part 204-1: Electronic textile - Test method for assessing washing durability of e-textile products" - defines a household washing durability test method for leisurewear and sportswear e-textile products that contain electrically conductive components and sensors. The standard sets out pre-test conditioning, washing and drying procedures, operation checks before and after laundering, resistance measurements (optional for conductive tracks) and test-reporting requirements. It does not cover safety or heat-generation testing and excludes products with components beyond those listed.

Key topics and technical requirements

Scope: Applies to leisurewear and sportswear e-textile systems (textiles integrated with electronics for functions such as heart rate/temperature sensing).
Preconditioning: Specimens stored at standard atmosphere per ISO 139 (20.0 ±2.0 °C, 65.0 ±5.0 % RH) for at least 24 h.
Checklist before test: Verify device operation per the user manual; mark measurement points; optional measurement of conductive tracks per EN 16812.
Washing procedure: Test methods use procedures from ISO 6330:2012. Default if unspecified: ISO reference washing machine Type A, washing procedure 4H, drying method A (line dry). Hand-wash conditions may be appropriate due to delicate conductive assemblies.
Component handling: Detachable modules (batteries, connection modules) must be removed; embedded components remain during testing.
Post-wash checks: Functional checks per user manual and resistance measurements to detect disconnections; number of cycles (K, J) determined by agreement - default K = 0; stop criteria include loss of function or broken conductive track.
Reporting: Test report content expanded in the 2nd edition (Clause 6).

Notable changes in Edition 2 (2023): deletion of earlier subclauses on conductive textiles and leisurewear definitions, addition of a washing-procedure subclause, updated Figure 1 flowchart, optional conductive track measurement added to the checklist, and additions to Clause 6 reporting.

Applications

Validating wash durability of smart sportswear, fitness garments, sensor-embedded shirts and other wearable e-textiles.
Establishing baseline laundering protocols for product development, QA and durability claims.
Supporting manufacturer-user agreements on wash conditions and acceptance criteria.

Who should use this standard

e-textile and wearable electronics manufacturers
Test laboratories and quality assurance teams
Product designers and materials engineers working with conductive textiles
Certification bodies and compliance officers assessing durability claims

Related standards

ISO 6330:2012 - Domestic washing and drying procedures for textile testing
EN 16812:2016 - Determination of linear electrical resistance of conductive tracks
ISO 139 - Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing

Keywords: IEC 63203-204-1:2023, e-textile, wearable electronic devices, washing durability test, conductive tracks, resistance measurement, ISO 6330, EN 16812.

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Standards mentioned in the description

Abstract

Overview

Key topics and technical requirements

Scope: Applies to leisurewear and sportswear e-textile systems (textiles integrated with electronics for functions such as heart rate/temperature sensing).
Preconditioning: Specimens stored at standard atmosphere per ISO 139 (20.0 ±2.0 °C, 65.0 ±5.0 % RH) for at least 24 h.
Checklist before test: Verify device operation per the user manual; mark measurement points; optional measurement of conductive tracks per EN 16812.
Washing procedure: Test methods use procedures from ISO 6330:2012. Default if unspecified: ISO reference washing machine Type A, washing procedure 4H, drying method A (line dry). Hand-wash conditions may be appropriate due to delicate conductive assemblies.
Component handling: Detachable modules (batteries, connection modules) must be removed; embedded components remain during testing.
Post-wash checks: Functional checks per user manual and resistance measurements to detect disconnections; number of cycles (K, J) determined by agreement - default K = 0; stop criteria include loss of function or broken conductive track.
Reporting: Test report content expanded in the 2nd edition (Clause 6).

Applications

Validating wash durability of smart sportswear, fitness garments, sensor-embedded shirts and other wearable e-textiles.
Establishing baseline laundering protocols for product development, QA and durability claims.
Supporting manufacturer-user agreements on wash conditions and acceptance criteria.

Who should use this standard

e-textile and wearable electronics manufacturers
Test laboratories and quality assurance teams
Product designers and materials engineers working with conductive textiles
Certification bodies and compliance officers assessing durability claims

Related standards

ISO 6330:2012 - Domestic washing and drying procedures for textile testing
EN 16812:2016 - Determination of linear electrical resistance of conductive tracks
ISO 139 - Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing

Keywords: IEC 63203-204-1:2023, e-textile, wearable electronic devices, washing durability test, conductive tracks, resistance measurement, ISO 6330, EN 16812.

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Technical details

Abstract

Overview

Key topics and technical requirements

Applications

Who should use this standard

Related standards

Related standards

Abstract

Overview

Key topics and technical requirements

Applications

Who should use this standard

Related standards

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