ISO 105-C08-2010 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 105-C08:2010 — Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part C08: Colour fastness to domestic and commercial laundering using a non-phosphate reference detergent incorporating a low-temperature bleach activator. This International Standard specifies a laboratory method that simulates domestic and commercial laundering to assess colour change and staining of textile materials when laundered with a specified non-phosphate reference detergent containing a low-temperature bleach activator.

Abstract

ISO 105-C08:2010 defines procedures to determine the resistance of textile colours (all fibre types and forms) to domestic or commercial laundering using a specified non-phosphate reference detergent with a low-temperature bleach activator. The method assesses colour loss and staining caused by desorption and/or abrasive action in a single test; it does not reproduce effects from optical brighteners in some commercial detergents.

General information

• Status: Published — International Standard (under periodic systematic review).
• Publication date: March 2010 (Edition 2, 2010).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 59.080.01 (Textiles in general).
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (2010).
• Number of pages: 8 (ISO English edition; national/adopted versions may vary in page count).

Information above based on the ISO bibliographic record and national adoption notices.

Scope

This part of ISO 105 specifies a standardized test method for determining the resistance of textile colour to washing procedures used for normal household and commercial articles when washed with a non-phosphate reference detergent that includes a low-temperature bleach activator. The test approximates the colour change and staining produced by a real washing process but does not account for the influence of optical brighteners present in some consumer detergents. The method is applicable to textiles of all kinds and in all forms intended for normal laundering.

Key topics and requirements

• Use of a specified non-phosphate reference detergent formulated with a low-temperature bleach activator to simulate modern laundering conditions.
• Procedures to assess both change in colour of the specimen and staining of adjacent fabrics after a single standardized wash cycle.
• Defined test parameters including temperature, mechanical action, liquor ratio and test specimens/adjacent fabrics to ensure repeatability.
• Assessment criteria based on established grey scales / evaluation methods for change and staining (consistent with ISO 105 series assessment practice).
• Limitation: does not reproduce effects attributable to optical brighteners in some commercial wash products.

Typical use and users

Used by textile testing laboratories, fibre and fabric manufacturers, garment producers, quality assurance teams, retailers and standards bodies to: verify product compliance, compare dyeing/finishing performance, support quality claims, and investigate failures or complaints related to laundering. National standards organizations and conformity assessment bodies also adopt or reference this part in regional standards.

Related standards

ISO 105-C08:2010 is one part of the ISO 105 series (Tests for colour fastness). Relevant related parts include ISO 105-A01 (general principles of testing and guidance for the ISO 105 series) and other C/E/B series parts that address specific agents or exposures (for example methods for milling, washing variants, or lightfastness). Users typically consult the relevant ISO 105 A and B/C/E parts together to cover procedures, assessment scales and reference materials.

Keywords

colour fastness, laundering, textile testing, reference detergent, bleach activator, ISO 105, staining, colour change, textile quality, wash fastness.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 105-C08:2010 is an International Standard that specifies a laboratory method for assessing the colour fastness of textiles to domestic and commercial laundering using a non-phosphate reference detergent with a low-temperature bleach activator.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the test procedure, required reagents (specified reference detergent with bleach activator), test conditions (temperature, mechanical action, liquor ratio), specimen and adjacent-fabric arrangements, and assessment of colour change and staining. It does not model effects from optical brighteners.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Textile test laboratories, manufacturers, retailers, QA departments and standards/adoption bodies use the method for product evaluation, quality control and regulatory or contractual compliance. National bodies commonly publish harmonized/adopted versions (EN/ISO, BS EN, DIN, EVS, etc.).

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2010 edition (Edition 2) is the published International Standard; the ISO bibliographic record shows the publication date March 2010 and indicates the edition was reviewed/confirmed in 2020, meaning that edition remained current as of that review. Users should check with their national standards body or ISO for any later confirmations or revisions.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — ISO 105-C08 is one part of the ISO 105 series (Tests for colour fastness). The series includes general principle parts (A-series), exposure/agent specific parts (B, C, E series, etc.) and reference material specifications; these parts are intended to be used together where relevant.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Colour fastness; wash fastness; laundering; reference detergent; bleach activator; textile testing; ISO 105; staining; colour change.