Mercedes-Benz DBL 5943

Company Standard Date published: 2016-02

Total no. of pages (including annexes): 14

Person in charge: Roland Hamm
Email: roland.hamm@daimler.com
Plant: 050; Dept.: TF/VWK
Date of translation: 2016-04 Phone: +49 (0) 7031 90 80280

Fully Synthetic Twisted Yarns

Foreword

DBL 5943 describes the requirements for fully synthetic twisted yarns used e.g. in seat covers.

This edition supersedes the previous edition 2015-08 of this Standard.

Changes

In comparison with DBL 5943, edition 2015-08, the following changes have been made:
• Editorial revision
• Ply twist, 2 N pretension, 100 mm/min test speed removed
• Maximum tensile force and elongation at maximum tensile force, 2 N pretension,
100 mm/min test speed removed
• PV 25 designation 150 removed
• PV 26 added
• See Annex A (normative)
• See Annex B (informative), Overview of product versions with status NFN

NOTE: This translation is for information purposes only.

The German version shall prevail above all others.

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Contents
1 Scope........................................................................................................................................... 3
2 Normative references ..................................................................................................................4
3 Terms and definitions ..................................................................................................................4
4 General requirements ..................................................................................................................4
5 Abbreviated material designation ................................................................................................4
6 Technical data ............................................................................................................................. 4
7 Tests ............................................................................................................................................ 5
7.1 Linear density Tt ..........................................................................................................................5
7.2 Ply twist........................................................................................................................................ 5
7.3 Maximum tensile force.................................................................................................................5
7.4 Elongation at maximum tensile force...........................................................................................5
7.5 Color fastness to rubbing.............................................................................................................5
7.6 Color fastness (HLF)....................................................................................................................5
7.7 Hot light aging (HLA) ...................................................................................................................5
7.8 Burning test.................................................................................................................................. 5
Annex A (normative) Technical data .............................................................................................................6
Annex B (informative) Overview of product versions with status NFN ........................................................14

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1 Scope
Valid for fully synthetic twisted yarns for sewing in the vehicle interior and exterior areas. The supply
specification specifies which test methods are required to define a fully synthetic twisted yarn for sewing.
The supply specification defines design-dependent material properties and component-specific, customer-
relevant requirements for fully synthetic twisted yarns for sewing.

Table 1: Product versions, overview

PV Designation Materials Application examples

11/2
20/3 Z twist Sewing of upholstery, curtains, tarpaulins
11
40/3
Continuous
polyamide fibers Topstitching of decorative seams on seat
12 20/3 S twist

13 30/3 90 Sewing yarn for piping

14 13/3 Topstitching of decorative seams on seat

Polyester staple
20 30/3
fibers
Sewing of upholstery

40/3 Function seam/joining seam

80/3 Continuous
21
13/3 polyester fibers Securing upholstery wadding
20/3 Airbag upholstery insert
30/3 undrawn Leather steering wheel, airbag/leather upholstery,
decorative seams, convertible top
Driver airbag
22 120/3 Continuous Functional seam for side air bag, air bag
23 15/3 polyester fibers Topstitching of decorative seams of leather upholstery
Polyester multi-
24 100/2 Sewing thread for head restraints
filament, textured
Polyester multi-
25 40/2 Embroidery yarn
filament, trilobal
26 ISA 150 Polyester Embroidery yarn bottom thread
Polyester core
50 25 C Sewing yarn for soft top
spun thread
60 950 dtex x6 Polyamide 6,6
61 1300 dtex x5 Polyamide 6 Piping yarn for carpet insert mats
1250 dtex x3 x2
62 Polyamide 6
1330 dtex x3 x2

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2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of
the referenced document (including any changes) applies.

DBL 5307 Flame Retardant Properties – Interior Trim Parts – Requirements

and Test Specifications
DBL 8585 General Requirements – Environmental Protection, Hazardous Substances,
Dangerous Goods – Negative Substance List for the Selection of Materials
DIN EN ISO 105-A02 Textiles - Tests for Colour Fastness - Grey Scale for Assessing Change in Colour
DIN EN ISO 105-B06 Textiles - Tests for Colour Fastness - Part B06: Colour Fastness and Ageing
to Artificial Light at High Temperatures: Xenon Arc Fading Lamp Test
DIN EN ISO 105-X12 Textiles - Tests for Colour Fastness - Colour Fastness to Rubbing
DIN EN ISO 2060 Textiles – Yarns from Packages - Determination of Linear Density
(Mass per Unit Length) by the Skein Method
DIN EN ISO 2061 Textiles - Determination of twist in yarns - Direct counting method
(ISO 2061:2010); German version of EN ISO 2061:2010
DIN EN ISO 2062 Textiles - Yarns from packages - Determination of single-end breaking force and
elongation at break using constant rate of extension (CRE) tester (ISO 2062:2009)
German version of EN ISO 2062:2009

3 Terms and definitions

BS/SL Borosilicate/soda lime filter glass
DBL Supply specification
DIN German standard
EN European standard
HLA Hot Light Aging
HLF Hot Light Fastness
ISO International Organization for Standardization
PA Polyamide
PES Polyester

4 General requirements
For safety requirements, homologation (in particular, exhaust emissions) and quality, the existing statutory
requirements and laws shall be complied with. In addition, the relevant requirements of the Daimler Group
apply.

5 Abbreviated material designation

E.g. sewing thread + DBL 5943.20

6 Technical data
See Table 2, Annex A

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7 Tests

7.1 Linear density Tt

Standard: DIN EN ISO 2060

7.2 Ply twist

Standard: DIN EN ISO 2061

7.3 Maximum tensile force

Standard: DIN EN ISO 2062

7.4 Elongation at maximum tensile force

Standard: DIN EN ISO 2062

7.5 Color fastness to rubbing

Standard: DIN EN ISO 105-X12

7.6 Color fastness (HLF)

Standard: DIN EN ISO 105-B06

Exposure conditions:

More precise indication of color fastness to light (hot light fastness) and aging (hot light aging) against
artificial light at high temperatures in accordance with DIN EN ISO 105-B06
3 (normal); irradiance 1,2 W/m² (420 nm)
For instrument type C, filter system BS/SL shall be used.

Determination of hot light fastness (HLF)

Determination of end point:

Exposure shall be carried out up to ΔE 4,3±0,4 of light fastness reference 6 (exposed/covered).
Color measurement of light fastness reference with white reference tile as background.
Assessment:
Comparison of exposed specimen with original specimen for light source D65.
Assessment with blue scale (light fastness references).

7.7 Hot light aging (HLA)

Standard: DIN EN ISO 105-B06

Exposure conditions:

3 (normal); irradiance 1,2 W/m² (420 nm)

For instrument type C, filter system BS/SL shall be used

Determination of hot light aging (HLA)

Determination of end point:

As for HLF, but with several consecutive cycles.
A new light fastness reference 6 shall be used for each cycle.
Assessment:
Comparison of exposed specimen with original specimen for light source D65.
Assessment with gray scale in accordance with DIN EN 20105-A02.

7.8 Burning test

Standard: DBL 5307

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Annex A (normative)
Technical data
Table 2: Technical data, overview of requirements
Section Test Unit Product version requirements

11 11 11
11/2 waxed 20/3 Z twist 40/3
S: 120 tex x 2 S: 48 - 57 tex x 3 S: 23,5 - 28,5 tex x 3
7.1 Linear density Tt Tolerance
±8%
Ply twist
7.2 Twist direction S Z Z
Number of twists T/m 350 ± 35 - -
Yarn - - -
Twisted yarn - ≥ 320 ≥ 340

7.3 Maximum tensile force cN S: 13500 S: ≥9000 S: ≥4500

± 1500

7.4 Elongation at maximum tensile force % 22 ± 6 ≥ 20 ≥ 20

7.5 Minimum color fastness to rubbing Rating

Dry 3 3 3
Wet 3-4 3-4 3-4
7.6 Minimum hot light fastness
Assessment with blue scale Rating 6-7 6-7 6-7
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7.7 Minimum hot light aging 3 periods 3 periods 3 periods

Assessment with gray scale Rating 3 3 3

7.8 Burning test S: Fulfillment of requirements in accordance with DBL 5307 only as composite
* The defined strength values are minimum individual value requirements

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Section Test Unit Product version requirements

12 13 14
20/3 30/3 13/3
S - twist
7.1 Linear density Tt S: 54 tex x 3 S: 33 - 37,5 S: 72 - 88
Tolerance tex x 3 tex x 3
± 10 %
Ply twist
7.2 Twist direction S Z Z
Number of twists T/m
Yarn 290 ± 30 - -
Twisted yarn - ≥ 310 ≥ 240

7.3 Maximum tensile force

cN S: ≥ 8000* S: ≥5900 S: ≥10 000

7.4 Elongation at maximum tensile force

% 20 ± 5 ≥ 20 ≥ 18

7.5 Minimum color fastness to rubbing

Dry Rating 3 3 3
Wet 3-4 3-4 3-4

7.6 Minimum hot light fastness

Assessment with blue scale Rating 6-7 6-7 6-7

7.7 Minimum hot light aging 3 periods 3 periods 3 periods

Assessment with gray scale Rating 3 3 3
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7.8 Burning test Fulfillment of requirements in accordance with DBL 5307 only as composite
* The defined strength values are minimum individual value requirements

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Section Test Unit Product version requirements

20
30/3
7.1 Linear density Tt S: 36 tex x 3
Tolerance
+/- 10 %
Ply twist
7.2 Twist direction Z
Number of twists T/m
Yarn 395 ± 40
Twisted yarn -

7.3
Maximum tensile force cN S: 4300 ± 800

7.4 Elongation at maximum tensile force

% 15 ± 5

7.5 Minimum color fastness to rubbing

Dry Rating 3
Wet 3-4

7.6 Minimum hot light fastness

Assessment with blue scale Rating 6-7

7.7 Minimum hot light aging 3 periods

Assessment with gray scale Rating 3

7.8 Burning test Fulfillment of requirements in accordance with DBL 5307 only as composite
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Section Test Unit Product version requirements

21
40/3

7.1 Linear density Tt S: 22,5 - 26,5 tex x 3

Ply twist
7.2 Twist direction Z
Number of twists T/m
Yarn -
Twisted yarn ≥ 340

7.3 Maximum tensile force cN S: ≥3800

7.4 Elongation at maximum tensile force %

≥ 11

7.5 Color fastness to rubbing Rating

Dry 3
Wet 3-4
7.6 Hot light fastness
Assessment with blue scale Rating 7

7.7 Minimum hot light aging 4 periods

Assessment with gray scale Rating 3-4

7.8 Burning test Fulfillment of requirements in accordance with DBL 5307 only as composite
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Section Test Unit Product version requirements

21 21 21 21
80/3 13/3 20/3 30/3 undrawn

7.1 Linear density Tt - - - -

Ply twist
7.2 Twist direction Z Z Z Z
Number of twists T/m
Yarn - 270 ± 27 - 340 ± 30
Twisted yarn ≥ 470 - ≥ 280 -

7.3 Maximum tensile force cN S: 1800 - 2600 S: ≥ 11 000* S: ≥7700 S: ≥ 5000*

7.4 Elongation at maximum tensile force % 10 – 22 20 ± 5 ≥ 13 25 ± 5

7.5 Minimum color fastness to rubbing Rating

Dry 4 4 4 4
Wet 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4
7.6 Minimum hot light fastness
Assessment with blue scale Rating 7 7 7 7

7.7 Minimum hot light aging 4 periods 4 periods 4 periods 4 periods

Assessment with gray scale Rating 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4
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7.8 Burning test Fulfillment of requirements in accordance with DBL 5307 only as composite
* The defined strength values are minimum individual value requirements

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Section Test Unit Product version requirements

22 23 24 25 26
120/3 15/3 100/2 40/2 ISA 150

7.1 Linear density Tt S: 7,5 - 9,5 S: 68 - 79 S: 16,5 - 22,5 S: 12,3 - 14,5 tex x 2 S: 180 - 230
tex x 3 tex x 3 tex x 2
Ply twist
7.2 Twist direction Z Z S Z Z
Number of twists T/m
Yarn - - - - -
Twisted yarn ≥ 530 ≥ 250 ≥ 70 ≥ 530 900 - 1200

7.3 Maximum tensile force cN - S: ≥10 000 S: ≥1200 S: ≥1000 S: ≥500

Minimum S: 1150 - - - -
Maximum S: 1850 - - - -

7.4 Elongation at maximum tensile force % 12 - 26 ≥ 15 ≥ 18 ≥7 11 – 20

7.5 Minimum color fastness to rubbing Rating

Dry 4 4 4 4 -
Wet 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 -
7.6 Minimum hot light fastness
Assessment with blue scale Rating 7 6-7 6-7 6-7 -

7.7 Minimum hot light aging

Assessment with gray scale Rating 4 periods 4 periods 4 periods 4 periods -
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3-4 3 3 3
7.8 Burning test Fulfillment of requirements in accordance with DBL 5307, PV 10. PV 11 only as composite

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Section Test Unit Product version requirements

50
25 C

7.1 Linear density Tt S: 42 tex x 3

Tolerance
+/- 8 %
Ply twist
7.2 Twist direction Z
Number of twists T/m
Yarn -
Twisted yarn 420 +/- 40

7.3 Maximum tensile force cN S: 5700 +/- 750

7.4 Elongation at maximum tensile force % 18 +/- 5

7.5 Minimum color fastness to rubbing Rating

Dry 3
Wet 3-4
7.6 Minimum hot light fastness
Assessment with blue scale Rating 7-8

7.7 Minimum hot light aging 4 periods

Assessment with gray scale Rating 4-5
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Section Test Unit Product version requirements

60 61 62
950 x 6 1300 x 5 1250 x 3 x 2

7.1 Linear density Tt S: 950 dtex S: 1300 dtex S: 1250 dtex

x 6 F 51 x 5 F 68 x 3 x 2 F 68
Tolerance Tolerance or S:1330 dtex
+/- 10 % +/- 10 % x 3 x 2 F 64
Tolerance
+/- 10 %
Ply twist
7.2 Twist direction S S S
Number of twists T/m
Yarn - - -
Twisted yarn 45 ± 10 45 + 10 /- 5 150 ± 10

7.3 Maximum tensile force cN S: 115 ± 12 S: 175 ± 12 S: 185 ± 20

7.4 Elongation at maximum tensile force % 50 ± 10 50 ± 10 60 ± 10

7.5 Minimum color fastness to rubbing Rating

Dry 4 4 4
Wet 4-5 4-5 4-5
7.6 Minimum hot light fastness
Assessment with blue scale Rating 5-6 5-6 5-6
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7.7 Minimum hot light aging 3 periods 3 periods 3 periods

Assessment with gray scale Rating 2-3 2-3 2-3

7.8 Burning test Fulfillment of requirements in accordance with DBL 5307, PV 10. PV 11 only as composite

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Annex B (informative)
Overview of product versions with status NFN
Table 3: Overview of PVs with status NFN
PV Designation Materials Application examples
Polyamide
10 30/3 Sewing of upholstery, curtains, tarpaulins, etc.
staple fibers
Polyamide
80 180 den Upper and bottom thread for airbag
monofilament
Polyamide
81 250 den (nonwoven artificial leather version)
monofilament

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