ISO 10617-2010 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 10617:2010 — Textiles — Standard data format for colorimetric communication — Textiles and related measurements. This International Standard specifies a standardised file/data format and structure for the interchange of spectral and colourimetric data between instruments (e.g., spectrophotometers) and software used for colour calculations and recipe formulation in textiles and related industries.

Abstract

ISO 10617:2010 defines a standardized data format for exchanging spectral data (the fundamental data behind perceived colour) and associated metadata so that measurement instruments and colour-management or recipe-formulation software can interoperate reliably. It is principally intended for textile dye measurement and formulation but is applicable to other colour-related industries such as plastics, paints and graphic arts.

General information

• Status: Published (confirmed in ISO systematic review — remains current as the 2010 edition).
• Publication date: 6 August 2010 (edition 1, 2010).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 59.080.01 — Textiles in general.
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2010).
• Number of pages: 38.

Scope

The standard specifies the syntax and required fields for a machine-readable data format that carries measured spectral reflectance/transmittance values together with essential metadata (measurement conditions, instrument identification, sample identifiers, illuminant/observer references and other parameters). Its scope covers the interchange of these data between colour-measurement instruments and software used for calculations, quality control and recipe formulation in textiles and allied colour industries.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of a standard file/data structure for spectral and colourimetric data exchange (spectral bands, reflectance/transmittance values).
• Required metadata: sample identifiers, measurement geometry, instrument identification and calibration status.
• Specification of reference conditions and colourimetric parameters (standard illuminants and observers) to ensure consistent interpretation.
• Guidance for exchanging measurement uncertainty and instrument-specific notes where relevant.
• Compatibility with common colour-management and formulation workflows used in textiles, pigments, plastics and print.

Typical use and users

Typical users are textile colour laboratories, dye and formulation chemists, spectrophotometer and instrument manufacturers, colour-management software developers, quality-control engineers and suppliers in related industries (paints, plastics, graphic arts) who need reliable, lossless exchange of spectral and colourimetric data between instruments and processing/recipe systems.

Related standards

ISO 10617:2010 is produced under ISO/TC 38 (Textiles) and relates functionally to other textile and colourimetry standards such as the ISO 105 series (colour fastness tests) and broader colorimetry/measurement standards used in industry; national/adopted versions exist (for example BSI adoption as BS ISO 10617:2010).

Keywords

ISO 10617, colorimetric communication, spectral data format, spectrophotometer, textiles, dye formulation, colour management, data interchange, measurement metadata.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10617:2010 is an international standard that specifies a standard data/file format for exchanging spectral and colourimetric measurement data and associated metadata between instruments and software in the textile and related industries.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the structure and required contents of data records carrying spectral reflectance/transmittance values and essential metadata (measurement conditions, instrument ID, sample ID, reference illuminant/observer, etc.) so colour data can be interpreted consistently across devices and applications.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Colour laboratories, textile dye formulators, spectrophotometer manufacturers, software developers for colour management and any organisation needing consistent exchange of measurement spectra for quality control, recipe formulation or colour reproduction tasks.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2010 edition (Edition 1) is published and — according to ISO lifecycle information — was confirmed in ISO’s periodic review process; it remains the current ISO edition unless a later revision has been published after 2010. Users should check the ISO catalogue or their national standards body for any revisions or replacements beyond the 2010 edition.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It sits within ISO technical work on textiles (ISO/TC 38/SC 1) and complements other textile test and colourimetry standards (for example the ISO 105 series for colour fastness and other colour measurement standards); it is not a multi-part ISO series itself but is part of the broader set of textile/colour standards.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Spectral data, colorimetric communication, data format, spectrophotometer, textiles, dye formulation, colour management, measurement metadata.