ISO 105-X12-2016 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 105‑X12:2016 — Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part X12: Colour fastness to rubbing. This international standard specifies a controlled laboratory method to determine the tendency of textile colours to rub off (crock) and to stain adjacent materials, using both dry and wet rubbing procedures where applicable.

Abstract

ISO 105‑X12:2016 defines a procedure for assessing resistance of textile colour to rubbing and for evaluating staining of other materials caused by rubbing. The method applies to textiles of all fibre types and constructions, including pile fabrics and textile floor coverings, and permits testing with a dry rubbing cloth and with a wet rubbing cloth.

General information

• Status: Published (confirmed international standard).
• Publication date: May–June 2016 (Edition 6, 2016; listed as valid from 25 May 2016 and shown as edition 2016‑06 by ISO).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 59.080.01 (Textiles in general).
• Edition / version: Edition 6 (2016).
• Number of pages: 5 pages (ISO published technical document length).

Scope

Specifies a test method to determine the resistance of the colour of textiles of all kinds to rubbing off and to staining other materials. The method is applicable to dyed or printed textiles in yarn or fabric form, including textile floor coverings and other pile fabrics. Two variants of the test are described: rubbing with a dry rubbing cloth and rubbing with a wet rubbing cloth. The standard is intended for laboratory evaluation and quality-control use.

Key topics and requirements

• Standardized rubbing test procedure to assess colour transfer (crocking) and staining of adjacent materials.
• Applicability to all fibre types and textile constructions, including pile and floor coverings.
• Two test conditions: dry rubbing and wet rubbing (both described and specified).
• Defined specimen preparation, test cloths (reference rubbing cloths/adjacent fabrics), and controlled test action/pressure and number of rubs (as specified in the standard text).
• Assessment criteria for staining and colour transfer using established rating scales (used in ISO 105 series methods).

Typical use and users

Used by textile manufacturers, dye houses, quality‑control and test laboratories, certification bodies, specifiers and purchasers of textiles and upholstery materials. Typical applications include production quality control, comparative product testing, claims substantiation (e.g., crocking/resistance to rubbing), and R&D when evaluating dyeing/printing or finishing processes.

Related standards

ISO 105‑X12:2016 is one part of the wider ISO 105 series (Textiles — Tests for colour fastness). Related parts commonly referenced together include ISO 105‑A01 (general principles and list of ISO 105 parts), ISO 105‑C06 (colour fastness to domestic and commercial laundering), ISO 105‑E01 (colour fastness to water), and the F‑parts that define standard adjacent fabrics and rubbing cloths. National/adopted versions exist as EN/BS/UNE/ÖNORM adoptions (e.g., BS EN ISO 105‑X12:2016).

Keywords

colour fastness, crocking, rubbing, staining, textile testing, ISO 105, dry rubbing, wet rubbing, adjacent fabric, quality control.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 105‑X12:2016 is an international test method that specifies how to determine the resistance of textile colour to rubbing (colour transfer and staining of adjacent materials).

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers laboratory procedures for rubbing tests (dry and wet) applicable to textiles of all kinds, including pile fabrics and textile floor coverings, and sets out specimen preparation and assessment principles.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Textile and apparel manufacturers, testing and certification laboratories, specification writers, R&D teams and buyers use this standard for quality control, product development and comparative testing.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 105‑X12:2016 (Edition 6) superseded earlier editions (for example ISO 105‑X12:2001). The 2016 edition is published and has been subject to ISO periodic review; users should check national bodies or ISO for any amendments or confirmations.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is one part of the ISO 105 series (Textiles — Tests for colour fastness), which contains multiple parts covering different agents and assessment methods (parts A, B, C, D, E, F, X, etc.).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Colour fastness; rubbing; crocking; staining; dry rubbing; wet rubbing; textile testing; ISO 105.