Our acrylic fabric has successfully passed the EN-13561 certification

🔍 ​1. Certification Scope & Authority​

• ​EN 13561​ is a European harmonized standard for outdoor blinds, awnings, and shutters, covering ​safety, mechanical performance, durability, and weather resistance​ .
• Maintained by CEN (European Committee for Standardization), it is recognized across all EU member states and non-EU countries like Switzerland, Norway, and Iceland .

⚙️ ​2. Key Performance Validations for Your Acrylic Fabric​

​a) Mechanical Durability​

• ​Tensile Strength: Certified fabrics must withstand:
  • Warp direction: ≥100 daN (≈1,000 N)
  • Weft direction: ≥60 daN (≈600 N) .
• After ​accelerated weathering​ (1,000 hours UV/rain exposure per EN ISO 105-B04), tensile strength loss must not exceed ​20%​​ .

​b) Weather Resistance​

• ​Dimensional Stability: Post-weathering, fabric deformation limits are:
  • Warp: [-3%, +1%]
  • Weft: [-1%, +1%] .
• ​Water Resistance: Post-immersion in demineralized water (24 hours), waterproof performance decline must be ≤15% (tested via EN 20811 Schopper method) .

​c) Safety & Functionality​

• ​Structural Integrity: Validated against wind loads (e.g., stability under high winds) and safety mechanisms (e.g., anti-pinch design) .
• ​Colorfastness: Minimum ​Grade 4​ on the grey scale (EN 20105-A02) after UV exposure .

🌍 ​3. Commercial & Regulatory Advantages​

• ​Market Access: Compliance enables CE marking, mandatory for sales in the EU/EEA and highly valued globally .
• ​Competitive Edge: Certifies ​5+ years​ of outdoor reliability (color retention, mildew/mold resistance, UV stability) , aligning with premium outdoor product warranties.

📝 ​4. Documentation & Compliance Maintenance​

• ​Technical File: Includes test reports (mechanical, weather, safety), production records, and conformity declarations .
• ​Continuous Compliance: Requires annual audits and batch testing to ensure ongoing adherence .

💎 ​Conclusion​

Passing EN 13561 certifies your acrylic fabric as a ​high-performance, safety-compliant solution​ for demanding outdoor applications (awnings, pergolas, etc.). This not only validates product durability but also unlocks European and global markets through CE marking. For sustained competitiveness, prioritize:

• Transparently promoting certification in marketing (e.g., highlighting UV/weather resistance ≥5 years) ;
• Maintaining rigorous production controls to ensure batch-to-batch compliance .