ISO 105-E01-2013 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 105‑E01:2013 — Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part E01: Colour fastness to water. This International Standard specifies a laboratory method to determine the resistance of the colour of textiles (all kinds and forms) to immersion in water.

Abstract

ISO 105‑E01:2013 defines the test procedure, specimen preparation and assessment criteria used to evaluate colour change and staining after immersion in water. The standard is intended to provide repeatable, comparable results for quality control, specification and research across textile types.

General information

• Status: Published — current (reviewed and confirmed at the ISO five‑year review).
• Publication date: 6 March 2013 (edition 6, 2013).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 59.080.01 (Textiles in general).
• Edition / version: Edition 6 (2013). Supersedes earlier editions including the 2010 version.
• Number of pages: 6 (ISO published PDF); note that some translated or national-adopted versions may show different pagination.

Scope

This part of ISO 105 specifies a method for determining the resistance of the colour of textiles of all kinds and in all forms to immersion in water. It covers test specimen preparation, immersion conditions, rinsing/drying procedures and assessment of change in colour and staining by visual comparison (or equivalent instrumental assessment where referenced). The method is intended for use in quality control, research and where a standardised evaluation of water‑related colour fastness is required.

Key topics and requirements

• Test objective: assess colourfastness of textile materials to immersion in water (degree of colour change and staining of adjacent fabrics).
• Specimen preparation: size, number and conditioning of specimens prior to testing.
• Immersion procedure: defined immersion medium, time, temperature and mechanical action for reproducibility.
• Evaluation: visual grey‑scale assessment or specified instrumental procedures to rate change in colour and staining.
• Reporting: required information including test conditions, specimen description and assessment grades.

Typical use and users

Used by textile manufacturers, dye houses, independent testing laboratories, apparel brands and quality departments to verify product performance, support specifications and investigate complaints. Also used in research and development when assessing dyeing and finishing processes for water sensitivity.

Related standards

ISO 105‑E01 is one part of the ISO 105 series (Tests for colour fastness). Related parts include general principles and assessment methods (ISO 105‑A01, A02, A03, A05), other aqueous tests (E02 sea water, E03 chlorinated water, E04 perspiration, etc.), and adjacent fabric specifications (ISO 105‑F series). National/EN adoptions exist (for example EN ISO 105‑E01:2013 / BS EN ISO 105‑E01:2013).

Keywords

colour fastness, water immersion, textile testing, ISO 105, staining, colour change, quality control, test method, colourfastness to water.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 105‑E01:2013 is an International Standard that specifies a standardised laboratory method to determine how resistant textile colours are to immersion in water.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers specimen preparation, immersion conditions, evaluation procedures (visual or instrumental) and reporting requirements used to assess colour change and staining after water immersion.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Textile mills, dye houses, apparel brands, independent test labs and researchers use the standard for quality control, product specification and performance testing.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2013 edition (Edition 6) is the published international edition and has been reviewed/confirmed in ISO’s periodic review cycle; it remains the current ISO edition. Some national/adopted versions (EN, BS, DIN, etc.) were published in 2013 as identical or adopted texts.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — ISO 105 is a multi‑part series covering tests for colour fastness; E01 is the specific part addressing water immersion. The series includes many other parts for light, washing, dry‑cleaning, perspiration, sea water, chlorinated water and the specification of adjacent fabrics used for staining assessment.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Colour fastness, water, staining, textile testing, ISO 105, assessment, immersion test, quality control.