CE Certification Support
As we provide CE Certification support along with complete technical file preparation for EN 13594:2015 (gloves) and EN 17092 (jackets). Save thousands in agency fees while ensuring your products meet EU standards.
The Hidden Cost of CE Certification
What Most Brands Don’t Know
If you’re selling motorcycle gloves in the EU, UK, or markets following European standards, your products must meet EN 13594:2015 (gloves) or EN 17092 (jackets). This isn’t optional — it’s law under EU Regulation 2016/425 (PPE Directive).
But here’s what catches brands off-guard: certification has two distinct costs.
Part 1: Laboratory Testing
Your gloves/jackets are physically tested by an accredited Notified Body (impact protection, abrasion resistance, seam strength, etc.).
Cost: €200-€400 per article (varies by protection level and lab)
Part 2: Technical File Preparation
Before the lab will test your products, you need a complete technical file: material certifications, seam samples, construction details, quality procedures, supplier declarations, and more.
Cost: €800-€1,500 per article via CE agencies
For a typical 5-article glove collection:
Lab testing: €1,500-€2,000
Agency fees: €4,000-€7,500
Total: €5,500-€9,500
For startups ordering 500 pairs total, this is a deal breaker.
How Sixons Changes the Game
CE Certification Support
Complete technical file preparation for EN 13594:2015 (gloves) and EN 17092 (jackets). Save thousands in agency fees while ensuring your products meet EU standards.
Traditional Route
Manufacturer → Hire Agency → File Prep → Lab Testing
€5,500-€9,500
Per 5-article collection
Plus agency overhead & delays
Sixons Prep File → Lab Testing
€1,500-€2,000
Lab fees only
You own the file forever
What Sixons Covers (Manufacturer-Side)
- ✓ Pre-production test samples (exact construction as bulk)
- ✓ Material certification documents (leather, textiles, armor, threads)
- ✓ Seam samples prepared to lab specifications
- ✓ Component documentation (zippers, protectors, reinforcements)
- ✓ Technical drawings (pattern diagrams, measurements)
- ✓ Quality control procedures (AQL inspection plans)
- ✓ Complete technical file compilation (organized, lab-ready)
What You Handle
✓ Certification issuance (issued in YOUR brand name, you own the file)
✓ Lab testing fee (€200-€400 per article — paid directly to accredited lab)
Which Standards Apply to You?
EN 13594:2015
Protection against abrasion, impact, cuts, and seam strength
Protection Levels:
- Level 1: Standard protection (urban, touring)
- Level 2: Enhanced protection (sport, racing)
Mandatory for EU/UK sales
EN 17092
For: Motorcycle Jackets & Full Gear
Comprehensive protection for full-body motorcycle wear
Protection Classes:
- Class A: Minimum protection
- Class AA: Mid-tier protection
- Class AAA: Maximum protection
Replaces EN 13634 (updated standard)
EU Regulation 2016/425
The Legal Framework
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) Directive governing all motorcycle gear sold in EU
Requirements:
- Technical file compliance
- CE marking on products
- Manufacturer liability
Non-compliance = product seizure & fines
Why the Structure Matters (and Why We Do It This Way)
Why Certification Must Be in Your Name
The CE certificate is issued to the legal entity (your company), not the manufacturer. If Sixons paid for certification and put it in our name, you couldn’t legally use it. You’d have to re-certify everything yourself later.
Bottom line: Certification in your name protects you and gives you full ownership of the file.
Why Design Lock Matters
If you change your logo placement, add a feature, or modify materials AFTER certification, the certificate becomes invalid. You’d waste money certifying a design that isn’t final.
Our approach: We develop gloves to be certifiable from day one. When your design is 100% locked, THEN you send samples to the lab for testing.
This Protects You From:
❌ Expensive certificate re-issuance
❌ Wasted certification costs on prototype designs
❌ Being locked into a supplier who “owns” your certification
❌ Having to re-certify if you make minor changes
CE Certification Timeline
Here’s exactly what to expect from start to certification
Sample Approval
You approve final samples & design
3-7 days
File Preparation
Sixons prepares technical documentation
10-15 days
Certification
Certificate issued in your name
2-5 days
Total: 29-48 days from sample approval to final certificate
Our CE Certification Track Record
15+
Articles Certified
Successfully guided through EN 13594 & EN 17092
€50,000+
Client Savings
In avoided agency fees across partnerships
100%
Lab Pass Rate
Every Sixons-prepared file passed lab review
“We were quoted €6,500 by a CE agency for our 4-glove collection. Sixons prepared everything for us — we only paid the lab €1,200. Saved us over €5,000 and the quality of the file was better than what the agency would have done.”
— Founder, Spanish Motorcycle Gear Brand | Launched 2023, now in 8+ EU markets
Ready to Launch CE-Compliant Products?
Let’s discuss your collection. We’ll explain exactly what certification requires and how we support you — saving you thousands while ensuring compliance.
Free consultation. No obligation. We’ll review quotes you’ve received from agencies.
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