ISO 105-C07-1999 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 105-C07:1999 — Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part C07: Colour fastness to wet scrubbing of pigment printed textiles. This part of the ISO 105 series specifies a method to assess the resistance of pigment‑printed textile surfaces to wet scrubbing (abrasive wet rubbing) and the degree of colour change and staining produced by that action.

Abstract

ISO 105‑C07:1999 defines a standardized wet scrubbing (wet rubbing) test procedure for pigment‑printed textiles. The method describes specimen preparation, the wet scrubbing apparatus and consumables, test conditions and duration, and the evaluation of colour change and staining using grey scales or comparable assessment techniques to report colour fastness performance.

General information

• Status: Published (international standard; confirmed as current following review cycles).
• Publication date: March 1999 (published 18 March 1999 in many catalogues).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 59.080.01 — Textiles in general.
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (1999).
• Number of pages: 3 pages (concise technical procedure).

Scope

This standard applies to pigment‑printed textile materials and specifies a laboratory method to determine their resistance to wet scrubbing (wet rubbing) as a simulation of abrasive action during laundering and use. It covers specimen preparation, test apparatus, test procedure (including wetting and abrading action), and the assessment of change in colour and staining of adjacent fabrics or reference cloths.

Key topics and requirements

• Defined test specimen size, conditioning and mounting prior to testing.
• Specification of wet scrubbing apparatus (brush/abrasive medium, holder, and motion) and preparation of the wetting solution used during the test.
• Controlled test parameters: number of rubs/scrubs, load/pressure, wetting procedure and timing to ensure repeatability.
• Use of standard adjacent fabrics or reference materials to assess staining and cross‑transfer from the printed sample.
• Assessment criteria and reporting: evaluation of colour change and staining using grey scales or equivalent grading systems; reporting of results and any deviations.
• Intended to be used alongside other ISO 105 series methods when broader colour‑fastness profiling is required (e.g., washing, rubbing, water exposure tests).

Typical use and users

Used by textile test laboratories, quality control departments in textile and garment manufacturing, R&D teams developing pigment printing formulations, and certification or compliance bodies that verify product performance. The method is intended for routine quality checks, comparative evaluations and product specifications.

Related standards

ISO 105 is a multipart series; commonly referenced related parts include ISO 105‑C10 (washing tests and related procedures), ISO 105‑X12 (rubbing tests / colour fastness to rubbing), ISO 105‑B08 (blue wool reference materials for lightfastness control) and ISO 105‑A11 (digital imaging assessment for colour change grading). Regional/adopted versions (EN/BS/UNE) also exist that reproduce ISO 105‑C07 text for use in local markets.

Keywords

colour fastness, wet scrubbing, wet rubbing, pigment printed textiles, ISO 105, abrasion, staining, textile testing, quality control

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 105‑C07:1999 is a short ISO test method that specifies how to measure colour fastness of pigment‑printed textiles to wet scrubbing (wet rubbing) under defined laboratory conditions.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers specimen preparation, the wet scrubbing apparatus and consumables, specified test actions (wet scrubbing parameters), and the evaluation/reporting of colour change and staining caused by the test.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Textile test houses, manufacturer QC/R&D labs, print finish formulators and standards/certification bodies use this method for routine checks and to support product specifications.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: This edition (Edition 1, 1999) remains published and was last reviewed and confirmed by ISO in a 2020 review cycle; it is treated as current unless a newer ISO revision is published.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — ISO 105 is a multipart series of colour‑fastness test methods (A, B, C, E, F, X parts, etc.); C07 is one part focused on wet scrubbing of pigment printed textiles and is used alongside other parts for comprehensive colour‑fastness assessment.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Colour fastness, wet scrubbing, wet rubbing, pigment printing, staining, abrasion, ISO 105, textile testing.