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TXD32 : Textiles Protective Clothing


  • Scope : To formulate Indian Standards for testing and specification for textile protective clothing for protection from fire and other health/life hazards.
  • Liaison :
    ISO/TC 94 - Personal safety -- Personal protective equipment - Participating (P)
    ISO/TC 94/SC 13 - Protective clothing - Participating (P)
    ISO TC 94/SC 14 - Firefighters' personal equipment - Participating (P)

Published Standards

SI. No.
IS No.
Title
Reaffirmation Details
No. of Amendments
Degree of Equivalence
1.
 IS 10054 : 1996
Reviewed In : 2022
Textiles – High density polyethylene (HDPE) monofilament mosquito netting, round mesh – Specification (first revision)
October, 2022
1
Indigenous
2.
 IS 1097 : 1979
Reviewed In : 2018
Specification for handloom cotton mosquito netting (first revision)
July, 2018
1
Indigenous
3.
 IS 1143 : 1973
Reviewed In : 2023
Specification for cotton mosquito netting, square mesh (first revision)
July, 2023
2
Indigenous
4.
 IS 11871 : 1986
Reviewed In : 2023
Methods for determination of flammability and flame resistance of textile fabrics
January, 2023
-
Indigenous
5.
 IS 12467 (Part 1) : 2006
Reviewed In : 2023
Textiles – Assessment of the ignitability of upholstered furniture Part 1 Ignition source: smouldering cigarette (first revision)
January, 2023
-
Indigenous
6.
 IS 12467 (Part 2) : 2006
Reviewed In : 2023
Textiles – Assessment of the ignitability of upholstered furniture Part 2 Ignition source: match flame equivalent (first revision)
January, 2023
-
Indigenous
7.
 IS 12722 : 1989
Reviewed In : 2023
Textile floor coverings – Determination of flame resistance by tablet test
January, 2023
-
Indigenous
8.
 IS 13501 : 1992
Reviewed In : 2023
Textjles - Determination of flammability by oxygen index
January, 2023
1
Indigenous
9.
 IS 1431 : 1973
Reviewed In : 2021
Specification for cotton mosquito netting, round mesh (first revision)
August, 2021
3
Indigenous
10.
 IS 14744 : 1999
Reviewed In : 2019
Flame retardent protective hoods - Specification
November, 2019
-
Indigenous
11.
 IS 14953 : 2006
Reviewed In : 2021
Textiles – Polyester or polyamide mosquito nets – Specification (first revision)
August, 2021
1
Indigenous
12.
 IS 15071 : 2002
Reviewed In : 2019
Chemical protective clothing - Specification
November, 2019
-
Not Equivalent
13.
 IS 15321 : 2003
Reviewed In : 2019
Molten metal splash protective hoods - Specification
November, 2019
-
Indigenous
14.
 IS 15589 : 2005
ISO 6940
Reviewed In : 2023
Textiles fabrics – Burning behaviour – Determination of ease of ignition of vertically oriented specimens
January, 2023
-
Identical under dual numbering
15.
 IS 15590 : 2005
ISO 6941
Reviewed In : 2023
Textile fabrics - Burning behaviour - Measurement of flame spread properties of vertically oriented specimens
January, 2023
-
Identical under dual numbering
16.
 IS 15612 (Part 1) : 2005
Reviewed In : 2023
Textiles – Burning behaviour of curtains and drapes Part 1 Classification scheme
January, 2023
-
Indigenous
17.
 IS 15612 (Part 2) : 2006
Reviewed In : 2023
Textiles – Burning behaviour of curtains and drapes Part 2 Measurement of flame spread of vertically oriented specimens with large ignition source
January, 2023
-
Indigenous
18.
 IS 15612 (Part 3) : 2005
Reviewed In : 2023
Textiles – Burning behaviour of curtains and drapes Part 3 Method for determining the ignitability of vertically oriented specimens (Small flame)
January, 2023
-
Indigenous
19.
 IS 15612 (Part 4) : 2005
Reviewed In : 2023
Textiles – Burning behaviour of curtains and drapes Part 4 Method for determining the flame spread of vertically oriented specimens
January, 2023
-
Indigenous
20.
 IS 15727 (Part 1) : 2020
ISO 12952-1 : 2010
Textiles – Assessment of the ignitability of bedding items Part 1 Ignition source: Smouldering cigarette (first revision)
-
-
Identical under single numbering
21.
 IS 15727 (Part 2) : 2020
ISO 12952-2 : 2010
Textiles – Assessment of the ignitability of bedding items Part 2 Ignition source: Match-flame equivalent (first revision)
-
-
Identical under single numbering
22.
 IS 15741 : 2007
Reviewed In : 2023
Textiles - Resistance to ignition of curtains and drapes - Specification
January, 2023
1
Indigenous
23.
 IS 15742 : 2007
Reviewed In : 2023
Textiles - Requirements for clothing made of limited flame spread materials and material assemblies affording protection against heat and flame - Specification
January, 2023
1
Indigenous
24.
 IS 15748 : 2022
ISO 11612:2015
Protective clothing - Clothing to protect against heat and flame - Minimum performance requirements (first revision)
-
Identical under dual numbering
25.
 IS 15758 (Part 1) : 2020
ISO 9151 : 2016
Textiles – Protective clothing Part 1 Determination of heat transmission on exposure to flame (first revision)
-
-
Identical under dual numbering
26.
 IS 15758 (Part 2) : 2007
ISO ISO 6942
Reviewed In : 2023
Textiles – Protective clothing Part 2 Assessment of material assemblies when exposed to source of radiant heat
January, 2023
-
Identical under dual numbering
27.
 IS 15758 (Part 3) : 2007
ISO 6530
Reviewed In : 2023
Textiles – Protective clothing Part 3 Test methods for resistance of materials to penetration by liquids
January, 2023
-
Identical under dual numbering
28.
 IS 15758 (Part 4) : 2020
ISO 15025 : 2016
Textiles – Protective clothing Part 4 Method of test for limited flame spread (first revision)
-
-
Identical under dual numbering
29.
 IS 15758 (Part 5) : 2020
ISO 9185 : 2007
Textiles – Protective clothing Part 5 Assessment of resistance of materials to molten metal splash (first revision)
-
-
Identical under dual numbering
30.
 IS 15764 : 2008
Reviewed In : 2023
Textiles - Determination of burning behaviour of textile floor coverings
January, 2023
-
Indigenous
31.
 IS 15768 : 2008
Reviewed In : 2023
Textiles – Resistance to ignition of upholstered composites used for non-domestic furniture – Specification
January, 2023
1
Indigenous
32.
 IS 15781 : 2008
Reviewed In : 2023
Textiles - Method for determination of flammability of blankets
January, 2023
-
Indigenous
33.
 IS 15782 : 2008
Reviewed In : 2023
Textiles - Method for determining deterioration of visibility due to smoke released on combustion of materials
January, 2023
-
Indigenous
34.
 IS 15809 : 2017

Reviewed In : 2022
High visibility warning clothes – Specification (first revision)
March, 2022
-
Not Equivalent
35.
 IS 16655 : 2017
ISO 11611 : 2015
Reviewed In : 2022
Textiles - Protective clothing for use in welding and allied processes
April, 2022
1
Identical under dual numbering
36.
 IS 16725 : 2018

Reviewed In : 2023
Textiles - Tactical 3 points sling universal - Specification
March, 2023
-
Indigenous
37.
 IS 16726 : 2018

Reviewed In : 2023
Textiles – Pouch for ammunition and grenades made of disruptive pattern nylon 6 6 – Specification
March, 2023
-
Indigenous
38.
 IS 16874 : 2018

Reviewed In : 2023
Textiles - Protective gloves for firefighters - Specification
March, 2023
-
Indigenous
39.
 IS 16890 : 2018

Reviewed In : 2023
Textiles - Protective clothing for firefighters - Specification
March, 2023
1
Indigenous
40.
 IS 17051 : 2018

Reviewed In : 2023
Textiles - Bullet resistant jackets - Performance requirements
March, 2023
3
Indigenous
41.
 IS 17286 : 2019
Textiles – Water-proof multipurpose rain poncho with convertibility as bivouac – Specification
-
Indigenous
42.
 IS 17291 : 2019
Textiles – Flame retardant jute based decorative and cover fabric for temporary structure – Specification
-
Indigenous
43.
 IS 17377 (Part 1) : 2020
Textiles – Nuclear Biological Chemical (NBC) permeable protective clothing Part 1 Qualitative method of determining breakthrough time on exposure to chemical warfare agent – Sulfur mustard (HD)
-
Indigenous
44.
 IS 17377 (Part 2) : 2020
Textiles – Nuclear Biological Chemical (NBC) permeable protective clothing Part 2 Quantitative method of determining permeation resistance on exposure to chemical warfare agent – Sulfur mustard (HD)
-
Indigenous
45.
 IS 17380 : 2020
Textiles – Test method for permeation testing of protective ensembles with nerve agents or simulants
-
Indigenous
46.
 IS 17462 (Part 1) : 2020
ISO 12127-1 : 2015
Clothing for Protection against Heat and Flame - Determination of Contact Heat Transmission through Protective Clothing or Constituent Materials Part 1 Contact Heat Produced by Heating Cylinder
-
Identical under dual numbering
47.
 IS 17462 (Part 2) : 2020
ISO 12127-2 : 2007
Clothing for Protection against Heat and Flame — Determination of Contact Heat Transmission through Protective Clothing or Constituent Materials Part 2 Test Method using Contact Heat Produced by Dropping Small Cylinders
-
Identical under dual numbering
48.
 IS 17463 : 2020
ISO 13994:2005
Clothing for protection against liquid chemicals Determination of the resistance of protective clothing materials to penetration by liquids under pressure
-
Identical under dual numbering
49.
 IS 17464 : 2020
ISO 13995 : 2000
Protective Clothing - Mechanical Properties - Test Method for the Determination of the Resistance to Puncture and Dynamic
-
Identical under dual numbering
50.
 IS 17465 : 2020
ISO 13996 : 1999
Protective Clothing - Mechanical Properties - Determination of Resistance to Puncture
-
Identical under dual numbering
51.
 IS 17466 : 2020
ISO 13997 : 1999
Protective Clothing - Mechanical Properties - Determination of Resistance to Cutting by Sharp Objects
-
Identical under dual numbering
52.
 IS 17467 (Part 1) : 2020
ISO 17491-1:2012
Protective clothing Test methods for clothing providing protection against chemicals Part 1: Determination of resistance to outward leakage of gases internal pressure test
-
Identical under dual numbering
53.
 IS 17467 (Part 2) : 2020
ISO 17491-2 : 2012
Protective Clothing - Test Methods for Clothing Providing Protection against Chemicals Part 2 Determination of Resistance to Inward Leakage of Aerosols and Gases ( Inward Leakage Test )
-
Identical under dual numbering
54.
 IS 17467 (Part 3) : 2020
ISO 17491-4 : 2008
Protective Clothing - Test Methods for Clothing Providing Protection against Chemicals Part 4 Determination of Resistance to Penetration by a Spray of Liquid ( Spray Test )
-
Identical under dual numbering
55.
 IS 17467 (Part 4) : 2020
ISO 17491-4 : 2008
Protective Clothing - Test Methods for Clothing Providing Protection against Chemicals Part 4 Determination of Resistance to Penetration by a Spray of Liquid ( Spray Test )
-
Identical under dual numbering
56.
 IS 17467 (Part 5) : 2020
ISO 17491-5 : 2013
Protective Clothing - Test Methods for Clothing Providing Protection against Chemicals Part 5 Determination of Resistance to Penetration by a Spray of Liquid ( Manikin Spray Test )
-
Identical under dual numbering
57.
 IS 17468 : 2020
Clothing and Equipment for Protection against Heat - Test Method for Convective Heat Resistance using a Hot Air Circulating Oven
-
Identical under dual numbering
58.
 IS 17881 (Part 1) : 2022
ISO 13506-1:2017
Protective clothing against heat and flame - Part 1 Test method for complete garments - Measurement of transferred energy using an instrumented manikin
-
59.
 IS 17881 (Part 2) : 2022
ISO 13506-2:2017
Protective clothing against heat and flame - Part 2 Skin burn injury prediction - Calculation requirements and test cases
-
60.
 IS 4355 : 1977
Reviewed In : 2022
Specification for fire-resistant brattice cloth (first revision)
July, 2022
1
Indigenous
61.
 IS 6994 (Part 1) : 2021
ISO 374-1 : 2016
Protection of Arms and Hands Part 1 Protective Gloves against Dangerous Chemicals and Micro-organisms-Terminology and performance requirements for chemical risks (First revision)
-
Identical under dual numbering
62.
 IS 6994 (Part 2) : 2021
ISO 374-2 : 2019
Protection of Arms and Hands Part 2 Protective Gloves against Dangerous Chemicals and Micro-organisms- Determination of resistance to penetration
-
Identical under dual numbering
63.
 IS 6994 (Part 4) : 2021
ISO 374-4 : 2019
Protection of Arms and Hands Part 4 Protective Gloves against Dangerous Chemicals and Micro-organisms- Determination of resistance to degradation by chemicals
-
Identical under dual numbering
64.
 IS 6994 (Part 5) : 2021
ISO 374-5 : 2016
Protection of Arms and Hands Part 5 Protective Gloves against Dangerous Chemicals and Micro-organisms - Terminology and performance requirements for micro-organisms risks
-
Identical under dual numbering
65.
 IS 6994 (Part 6) : 2021
ISO 23388 : 2018
Protection of Arms and Hands Part 6 Protective gloves against mechanical risks
-
Identical under dual numbering
66.
 IS 6994 (Part 7) : 2021
ISO 21420 : 2020
Protection of Arms and Hands Part 7 Protective Gloves – General requirements and test methods
-
Identical under single numbering
67.
 IS 6994 (Part 8) : 2021
ISO 18889 : 2019
Protection of Arms and Hands Part 8 Protective Gloves for Pesticide Operators and Re-entry Workers — Performance Requirements
-
Identical under dual numbering
68.
 IS 6994 (Part 9) : 2021
ISO 13999-1 :1999
Protection of Arms and Hands Part 9 Protective clothing - Gloves and arm guards protecting against cuts and stabs by hand knives- Chain-mail gloves and arm guards
-
Identical under single numbering
69.
 IS 6994 (Part 10) : 2021
ISO 13999-2 : 2003
Protection of Arms and Hands Part 10 Protective clothing- Gloves and arm guards protecting against cuts and stabs by hand knives - Gloves and arm guards made of material other than chain mail
-
Identical under single numbering
70.
 IS 6994 (Part 11) : 2021
ISO 13999-3 : 2002
Protection of Arms and Hands Part 11 Protective clothing – Gloves and arm guards protecting against cuts and stabs by hand knives - Impact cut test for fabric, leather and other materials
-
Identical under single numbering
71.
 IS 6994 (Part 12) : 2021
ISO 11393-4 : 2018
Protection of Arms and Hands Part 12 Protective clothing for users of handheld chainsaws — Performance requirements and test methods for protective gloves
-
Identical under dual numbering
72.
 IS 8990 : 1978
Reviewed In : 2023
Code of practice for maintenance and care of industrial safety clothing
May, 2023
-
Indigenous
73.
 IS 9886 : 1990
Reviewed In : 2019
Mosquito nets – Specification (first revision)
December, 2019
1
Indigenous

Standards Under Develpoment

Projects Approved

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
No Records Found

Preliminary Draft Standards

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
No Records Found

Drafts Standards in WC Stage

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
No Records Found

Draft Standards Completed WC Stage

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
1
TXD 32 (25486)
Revision of: IS 10054:1996
Textiles - High Density Polyethylene HDPE Monofilament Mosquito Netting Round Mesh - Specification First revision
2
TXD 32 (25487)
Revision of: IS 13501:1992
Textiles - Determination of Flammability by Oxygen Index
3
TXD 32 (25492)
Revision of: IS 12722:1989
Textile Floor Coverings Determination of Flame Resistance by Tablet Test
4
TXD 32 (25824)
Textiles Fire resistant fabric made of Cotton Man-made fibresfilaments and their blends General and Performance Requirements
5
TXD 32 (25852)
Revision of: IS 16890:2018
Textiles - Protective Clothing for Firefighters - Specification First revision

Finalized Draft Indian Standard

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
1
TXD 32 (25883)
Protective clothing - Clothing to protect against heat and flame - Minimum performance requirements first revision Amendment - 2

Finalized Draft Indian Standards under Print

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
1
TXD 32 (22344)
Textiles Workwear for cement workers Specification
2
TXD 32 (24726)
Cleaning Inspection and Repair of Firefighters Personal Protective Equipment PPE
3
TXD 32 (24727)
Wildland firefighting personal protective equipment Requirements and test methods Part 4 Gloves
4
TXD 32 (24728)
Wildland firefighting personal protective equipment Requirements and test methods part 3 Clothing
5
TXD 32 (25496)
Textiles - Tactical 3 points sling universal - Specification Amendment - 1
6
TXD 32 (25500)
Textiles - Protective gloves for firefighters - Specification Amendment - 1
7
TXD 32 (25716)
Protective clothing - Clothing to protect against heat and flame - Minimum performance requirements first revision Amendment - 1
8
TXD 32 (25889)
High visibility warning clothes Specification first revision Amendment - 1
9
TXD 32 (25892)
Textiles Protective clothing for use in welding and allied processes Amendment - 2
10
TXD 32 (26172)
Textiles Resistance to Ignition of Upholstery Fabrics used for Non-Domestic Furniture Amendment - 2


Aspect Wise Report

 
 Product:   30
 Code of Practices :    1
 Methods of Test :   39
 Terminology :   0
 Dimensions :   0
 System Standard :   0
 Safety Standard :   0
 Others :    1
 Service Specification :    0
 Process Specification :    0
 Unclassified :    2
 


Annexure-I :List of Indian Standards Withdrawn/Superseded

SI. No.
IS No.
Title
1.
 IS 15727 (Part 3) : 2007
ISO 12952-3
Reviewed In : 2018
Textiles - Burning behaviour of bedding items Part 3 general test methods for the ignitability by a small open flame
2.
 IS 15727 (Part 4) : 2007
ISO 12952-4
Reviewed In : 2018
Textiles - Burning behaviour of bedding items Part 4 specific test methods for the ignitability by a small open flame


Annexure-II :List of Indian Product Standards

SI. No.
IS No. & Year
Title
1.
 IS 10054 : 1996
Reviewed In : 2022
Textiles High density polyethylene HDPE monofilament mosquito netting round mesh Specification first revision
2.
 IS 1097 : 1979
Reviewed In : 2018
Specification for handloom cotton mosquito netting first revision
3.
 IS 1143 : 1973
Reviewed In : 2023
Specification for cotton mosquito netting square mesh first revision
4.
 IS 1431 : 1973
Reviewed In : 2021
Specification for cotton mosquito netting round mesh first revision
5.
 IS 14744 : 1999
Reviewed In : 2019
Flame retardent protective hoods - Specification
6.
 IS 15071 : 2002
Reviewed In : 2019
Chemical protective clothing - Specification
7.
 IS 15321 : 2003
Reviewed In : 2019
Molten metal splash protective hoods - Specification
8.
 IS 15741 : 2007
Reviewed In : 2023
Textiles - Resistance to ignition of curtains and drapes - Specification
9.
 IS 15742 : 2007
Reviewed In : 2023
Textiles - Requirements for clothing made of limited flame spread materials and material assemblies affording protection against heat and flame - Specification
10.
 IS 15748 : 2022
ISO 11612:2015
Protective clothing - Clothing to protect against heat and flame - Minimum performance requirements first revision
11.
 IS 15768 : 2008
Reviewed In : 2023
Textiles Resistance to ignition of upholstered composites used for non-domestic furniture Specification
12.
 IS 15809 : 2017

Reviewed In : 2022
High visibility warning clothes Specification first revision
13.
 IS 16655 : 2017
ISO 11611 : 2015
Reviewed In : 2022
Textiles - Protective clothing for use in welding and allied processes
14.
 IS 16725 : 2018

Reviewed In : 2023
Textiles - Tactical 3 points sling universal - Specification
15.
 IS 16726 : 2018

Reviewed In : 2023
Textiles Pouch for ammunition and grenades made of disruptive pattern nylon 6 6 Specification
16.
 IS 16874 : 2018

Reviewed In : 2023
Textiles - Protective gloves for firefighters - Specification
17.
 IS 16890 : 2018

Reviewed In : 2023
Textiles - Protective clothing for firefighters - Specification
18.
 IS 17051 : 2018

Reviewed In : 2023
Textiles - Bullet resistant jackets - Performance requirements
19.
 IS 17286 : 2019
Textiles Water-proof multipurpose rain poncho with convertibility as bivouac Specification
20.
 IS 17291 : 2019
Textiles Flame retardant jute based decorative and cover fabric for temporary structure Specification
21.
 IS 4355 : 1977
Reviewed In : 2022
Specification for fire-resistant brattice cloth first revision
22.
 IS 6994 (Part 1) : 2021
ISO 374-1 : 2016
Protection of Arms and Hands Part 1 Protective Gloves against Dangerous Chemicals and Micro-organisms-Terminology and performance requirements for chemical risks First revision
23.
 IS 6994 (Part 5) : 2021
ISO 374-5 : 2016
Protection of Arms and Hands Part 5 Protective Gloves against Dangerous Chemicals and Micro-organisms - Terminology and performance requirements for micro-organisms risks
24.
 IS 6994 (Part 6) : 2021
ISO 23388 : 2018
Protection of Arms and Hands Part 6 Protective gloves against mechanical risks
25.
 IS 6994 (Part 7) : 2021
ISO 21420 : 2020
Protection of Arms and Hands Part 7 Protective Gloves General requirements and test methods
26.
 IS 6994 (Part 8) : 2021
ISO 18889 : 2019
Protection of Arms and Hands Part 8 Protective Gloves for Pesticide Operators and Re-entry Workers Performance Requirements
27.
 IS 6994 (Part 9) : 2021
ISO 13999-1 :1999
Protection of Arms and Hands Part 9 Protective clothing - Gloves and arm guards protecting against cuts and stabs by hand knives- Chain-mail gloves and arm guards
28.
 IS 6994 (Part 10) : 2021
ISO 13999-2 : 2003
Protection of Arms and Hands Part 10 Protective clothing- Gloves and arm guards protecting against cuts and stabs by hand knives - Gloves and arm guards made of material other than chain mail
29.
 IS 6994 (Part 12) : 2021
ISO 11393-4 : 2018
Protection of Arms and Hands Part 12 Protective clothing for users of handheld chainsaws Performance requirements and test methods for protective gloves
30.
 IS 9886 : 1990
Reviewed In : 2019
Mosquito nets Specification first revision