BS EN 12131:2026 Feather and down — Test methods — Determination of the quantitative composition of feather and down (manual method)

This standard specifies a manual method for determining the quantitative composition of feather and down used in filled manufactured articles for labeling and verification.

BS EN 12131:2026 specifies a manual test method for determining the quantitative composition of feather and down in filled manufactured articles. The method covers sampling, conditioning, specimen preparation, manual separation, weighing, calculation of component percentages, validation of test results, testing variance, and test reporting. It supports the verification of composition claims and labeling for feather and down fillings and supersedes EN 12131:2018.

Application Scope: Feather and down filling manufacturers, textile laboratories, testing organizations, product inspectors, and companies verifying composition labeling for filled manufactured articles.