ISO 105-D02-2016 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 105‑D02:2016 — Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part D02: Colour fastness to rubbing: Organic solvents. Specifies a laboratory method to determine the resistance of textile colours to the combined action of rubbing and organic solvents used in hand spot‑cleaning (localized spotting); applies to textiles in all forms except loose fibre.

Abstract

Specifies a standardized test in which a specimen is rubbed with a rubbing cloth impregnated with an organic solvent (representative of spot‑cleaning agents). The test evaluates change in the specimen colour and staining of the rubbing cloth using standard grey scales, providing a reproducible measure of colour fastness to rubbing with organic solvents.

General information

• Status: Published (confirmed as current following a 2021 review).
• Publication date: June 2016 (ISO edition 5, published 2016‑06).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 59.080.01 — Textiles in general.
• Edition / version: Edition 5 (2016).
• Number of pages: 3 (ISO official listing; pagination may vary in national adoptions and harmonized publications).

Scope

Applies to textiles of all kinds and in all forms, except loose fibre. The standard specifies apparatus, test specimen preparation, conditioning, choice and preparation of organic solvent(s), rubbing procedure and evaluation criteria (grey scales) to assess staining and change in colour after rubbing with solvent‑impregnated cloth — simulating localized hand spot‑cleaning with organic solvents.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of test objective: resistance of colour to rubbing when organic solvents are used for spot‑cleaning.
• Required apparatus and materials: specified rubbing cloth, solvent selection and impregnation procedure.
• Specimen conditioning and dimensions for reproducible testing.
• Standardized rubbing motion, load/pressure and number of rubs to simulate hand spotting.
• Assessment and reporting: change in specimen colour and staining of rubbing cloth assessed with grey scales; reporting of solvent used and test parameters.
• Requirements for test reproducibility, environmental conditions and reporting of results/observations.

These requirements enable consistent comparison of materials and support quality control, material selection and care‑labelling decisions.

Typical use and users

Used by textile testing laboratories, quality control departments of textile and apparel manufacturers, dye houses, research organisations, certification bodies and standards committees. It is applied when evaluating a fabric’s resistance to spot‑cleaning with organic solvents (e.g., in assessments that inform care instructions or evaluate dye stability for garments and upholstery).

Related standards

Part of the ISO 105 series (Tests for colour fastness). Related and commonly referenced parts include ISO 105‑A01 (principles and guidance for the ISO 105 series), ISO 105‑D01 (colour fastness to dry cleaning), ISO 105‑F09 (specification for cotton rubbing cloth) and other ISO 105 parts covering washing, light, perspiration and spotting tests. Users often apply ISO 105‑A01 for cross‑references and test selection within the series.

Keywords

colour fastness, rubbing, organic solvents, spot‑cleaning, textiles, ISO 105, test method, grey scale, quality control

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 105‑D02:2016 is an international standard that specifies a test method for assessing the colour fastness of textiles to rubbing when organic solvents (used for hand spot‑cleaning) are involved.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers apparatus, specimen preparation and conditioning, solvent impregnation of the rubbing cloth, the rubbing procedure (motion, pressure and number of rubs), and the assessment of both staining of the rubbing cloth and change in specimen colour using grey scales. It excludes loose fibre.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Accredited textile testing laboratories, manufacturer QC teams, dye houses, product developers, research institutions and conformity assessment bodies concerned with colour fastness and care labelling.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2016 edition (Edition 5) is the current published version; ISO records show the publication was reviewed and confirmed in 2021 and remains the active edition. National adoptions and harmonized versions may show different pagination or editorial format, but they reference ISO 105‑D02:2016 as the valid text.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is one part of the ISO 105 series (Textiles — Tests for colour fastness). The series includes many parts (A, B, C, D, E, F, etc.); ISO 105‑A01 is the guidance/principles document for the series.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: colour fastness, rubbing, solvents, spotting, grey scale, textile testing, ISO 105, spot‑cleaning.