EN 13567:2002+A1:2007

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Requirements
  4.1 General
  4.2 Innocuousness
  4.3 Ergonomic requirements
  4.4 Restraint requirements
  4.5 Sizing
  4.6 Minimum dimensions of zones of protection
  4.7 Construction materials and construction details
  4.8 Penetration resistance
  4.9 Burst strength of seams
5 Test methods
  5.1 Instruments
  5.2 Products for testing
  5.3 Conditioning of products
  5.4 Innocuousness
  5.5 Ergonomic testing
  5.6 Sizing
  5.7 Examination of zones of protection
  5.8 Restraint testing of masks
  5.9 Bib attachment testing
  5.10 Penetration testing
  5.11 Burst testing
6 Marking
7 Information to be supplied by the manufacturer
Annex A (informative) - Information about determining the chemical
        innocuousness of protective clothing and equipment
        A.1 General
        A.2 Evidence of innocuousness
        A.3 Possible specific innocuousness testing
Annex B (informative) - Levels of protection
        B.1 Performance levels
        B.2 Performance of combinations
        B.3 Fencing jackets, breeches and underpants
        B.4 Masks - bibs
Annex C (informative) - Visors and masks made of material other
        than steel wire mesh
Annex ZA (informative) - Clauses of this European Standard addressing
         essential requirements or other provisions
         of EU Directives
Bibliography

This European Standard specifies the general requirements for ergonomics, sizing, coverage and performance of protective clothing and equipment for use in the sport of fencing. Requirements for the marking of clothing and equipment and the information to be supplied by the manufacturer are given. Test methods are described and performance levels are defined.