ISO 105-E09-2010 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 105-E09:2010 — Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part E09: Colour fastness to potting. Specifies a laboratory test method in which a textile specimen is exposed to the action of boiling water to assess change in colour and staining of adjacent fabrics; published as a PDF/print standard for textile testing and quality control.

Abstract

ISO 105-E09:2010 specifies a method for determining the resistance of the colour of textiles of all kinds and in all forms to the action of boiling water. The procedure is mainly applicable to wool and textiles containing wool; results are assessed using grey scales for change in colour and staining of adjacent test fabrics.

General information

• Status: Published.
• Publication date: 13 April 2010.
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 59.080.01 (Textiles).
• Edition / version: Edition 4 (2010).
• Number of pages: 4.

General bibliographic and lifecycle details (status, edition, committee) are recorded by ISO.

Scope

Specifies a laboratory method to determine the resistance of textile colours to the action of boiling water (potting). The test is applicable to textiles of all kinds and in all forms but is principally intended for wool and wool-containing textiles. The method assesses both the change in the specimen's colour and the staining transferred to adjacent fabrics.

Key topics and requirements

• Preparation of specimen and adjacent test fabrics (rolling specimens around a glass rod or appropriate support).
• Exposure of the specimen to boiling water (specified temperature conditions) to simulate potting/boiling treatment.
• Separate drying of specimen and adjacent fabrics following treatment to avoid cross‑influence during drying.
• Assessment of change in colour of the specimen and staining of adjacent fabrics using standard grey scales and rating procedures.
• Main applicability to wool and textiles containing wool, with procedural details and acceptance criteria defined in the standard.

Procedural detail and assessment scales are defined in the body of the standard.

Typical use and users

Used by textile testing laboratories, manufacturers (especially wool textile producers), quality assurance and control teams, third‑party certification bodies, and research institutions to evaluate colour fastness to boiling processes and to support process control, product specifications and compliance testing.

Related standards

Part of the ISO 105 series (Textile — Tests for colour fastness). Related documents include ISO 105-A01 (general principles and guidance for colour fastness testing) and many other ISO 105 parts covering specific fastness properties (wash, rubbing, light, pressing, etc.). EN/ national adoptions of ISO 105-E09 also exist.

Keywords

colour fastness, potting, boiling water, wool, textile testing, ISO 105, grey scale, staining, colour change, quality control

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 105-E09:2010 is an international standard that specifies a laboratory test method for determining the resistance of textile colours to the action of boiling water (colour fastness to potting).

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers specimen preparation, exposure to boiling water, drying, and assessment procedures for both change in colour of the test specimen and staining of adjacent fabrics, using standard grey scales for evaluation.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Textile testing laboratories, textile manufacturers (particularly those working with wool), QA/QC teams, certification bodies and research organisations use this standard to assess and document colour fastness performance.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 105-E09:2010 is the 4th edition published in April 2010. ISO records list the 2010 edition as published and under systematic review; earlier editions (for example the 1989 edition) have been withdrawn and replaced by the 2010 edition. Users needing the absolute latest status or any amendment after 2010 should verify the ISO catalogue or national standards body for updates.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is one part of the ISO 105 series (Textiles — Tests for colour fastness). General principles are covered in ISO 105-A01; many other parts address washing, rubbing, light, stoving/pressing, and specialized fastness tests.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Colour fastness, potting, boiling, wool, grey scale, staining, ISO 105, textile testing.