ISO 105-P02-2002 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 105-P02:2002 — Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part P02: Colour fastness to pleating: Steam pleating. This International Standard specifies procedures and test conditions for assessing the resistance of textile colours to steam‑pleating processes in different severities.

Abstract

ISO 105‑P02:2002 defines a standardized laboratory method to determine how the colour of textiles (all kinds and forms) resists steam‑pleating. The part describes three tests of increasing severity to simulate steam‑pleating conditions and to assess both change in colour and staining of adjacent fabrics.

General information

• Status: Published — International Standard; last reviewed and confirmed (status confirmed during ISO systematic review in 2024).
• Publication date: 2002 (Edition 3, 2002‑09; some catalogues list the publication/implementation date as 3 October 2002).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 59.080.01 — Textiles in general.
• Edition / version: Edition 3 (2002).
• Number of pages: 6 (official ISO publication).

Scope

This part of ISO 105 specifies a laboratory method for determining the resistance of textile colour to steam‑pleating operations. It is intended to reproduce the effects of steam pleating on coloured textiles and to provide comparative results under three defined severities; it is not intended to assess the quality of an industrial pleating process itself. Normative references to general principles and grey‑scale assessment methods are included.

Key topics and requirements

• Standardized test method for steam‑pleating with three severity levels (described in the part).
• Preparation and conditioning of test specimens and adjacent multifibre or white fabric for staining assessment.
• Use of grey scale(s) and related ISO A‑parts (e.g., ISO 105‑A02, A03) for assessment of change and staining.
• Equipment and test parameters for steam‑pleating (temperature, time, pressure/steam conditions) to reproduce defined severities.
• Reporting requirements: test severity used, specimen identification, assessment results (ratings), and any deviations from the method.

Typical use and users

Used by textile and apparel manufacturers, dye houses, independent testing laboratories, quality assurance teams, and specifiers to evaluate how colour behaves when fabrics are subjected to steam‑pleating. It supports QC, product development, conformity assessment and comparative performance claims for pleated textiles.

Related standards

ISO 105‑P02 is one part of the ISO 105 series (Tests for colour fastness). Normative and related references include ISO 105‑A01 (general principles), ISO 105‑A02 (grey scale for assessing change in colour), and ISO 105‑A03 (grey scale for assessing staining). Earlier withdrawn editions (ISO 105‑P02:1993 and corrigenda) were replaced by the 2002 edition; there are also national/adopted versions such as BS EN ISO 105‑P02 (British adoption) and UNE‑EN ISO 105‑P02 (Spanish adoption).

Keywords

ISO 105, colour fastness, steam pleating, pleating, textiles, test method, abrasion, staining, grey scale, ISO/TC 38, textile testing.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 105‑P02:2002 is an International Standard that specifies a test method to assess colour fastness of textiles to steam‑pleating processes (three severity levels).

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers specimen preparation, steam‑pleating test conditions, assessment procedures for change in colour and staining (using established grey scales), and reporting of results. Three defined severities allow comparative evaluation.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Textile manufacturers, dyeing and finishing operations, test laboratories, quality assurance personnel, and specifiers who need to evaluate or compare the colour performance of pleated textiles.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2002 edition (Edition 3) is the current published version of ISO 105‑P02; the ISO record shows the standard was last reviewed and confirmed in 2024, so this edition remains current. Earlier editions (for example 1993) were withdrawn and replaced by the 2002 edition.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — ISO 105‑P02 is one part of the ISO 105 series of standards covering tests for colour fastness; related A‑parts provide general methods and assessment scales referenced by this part.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Colour fastness, steam pleating, pleating, textiles, test method, ISO 105, grey scale, staining, test severity.