ISO 10528-1995 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 10528:1995 — Textiles — Commercial laundering procedure for textile fabrics prior to flammability testing. This International Standard specifies standardized methods to simulate commercial laundering as a preparatory treatment before carrying out flammability tests on textile fabrics.

Abstract

Specifies methods for assessing the possible effect of repeated commercial laundering on the flammability of textile fabrics. The laundering effect is simulated using an automatic horizontal drum washing machine or a small-scale laundry drum (wash wheel) and defined laundering conditions to provide reproducible pre‑conditioning for subsequent flammability testing.

General information

• Status: Published (confirmed following periodic review).
• Publication date: June 1995 (Edition 1).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 13.220.40 (Ignitability and burning behaviour of materials and products); 59.080.01 (Textiles in general).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (1995).
• Number of pages: 4 (official ISO English edition listing).

Information above is taken from the ISO catalogue entry and national implementations confirming the published status and bibliographic details.

Scope

Defines laboratory procedures that simulate the effects of repeated commercial washing on textile fabrics prior to flammability testing. Intended to produce reproducible pre‑treatment so that flammability test results reflect the likely condition of fabrics after commercial laundering. The procedures cover machine types (horizontal drum), laundering parameters and small‑scale wash wheel simulation.

Key topics and requirements

• Standardized commercial laundering simulation (horizontal drum washer and wash‑wheel methods).
• Specified laundering parameters: water type, liquor ratio, detergent/loading and cycle characteristics to ensure reproducibility.
• Preparation of specimens and number of laundering cycles to be applied before flammability tests.
• Reference to related textile washing and flammability test methods to ensure compatibility of results.

These topics and the referenced normative practices are described in the ISO text and in standard catalog summaries of the document.

Typical use and users

Used by textile testing laboratories, independent flammability test houses, manufacturers (textiles and finishes) for assessing wash durability of finishes and in quality assurance and conformity assessment where preconditioning by commercial laundering is required prior to flammability evaluation. Regulatory bodies and certification laboratories also use the procedure when assessing product compliance after simulated commercial use.

Related standards

ISO 10528 is related to other textile washing and flammability standards (for example ISO domestic and commercial laundering standards and flammability test methods). National and regional adoptions (EN, DIN, NEN, etc.) implement the same procedure or reference it in suites of textile testing standards. Commonly referenced related standards include domestic washing/drying procedures and specific flammability test methods used after the laundering pre‑treatment.

Keywords

textiles, laundering, commercial washing, wash wheel, flammability testing, preconditioning, textile testing, ISO 10528.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: An ISO International Standard that specifies a commercial laundering procedure to be applied to textile fabrics before conducting flammability tests.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers how to simulate repeated commercial laundering in the laboratory (equipment, parameters and specimen preparation) so that flammability behaviour can be assessed on fabrics representative of commercially laundered conditions.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Textile test laboratories, flammability test houses, textile and finish manufacturers, quality and compliance teams, and regulatory/conformity assessment bodies.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The ISO bibliographic record shows ISO 10528:1995 as the published edition (1995). The ISO catalogue indicates the publication was reviewed and confirmed through ISO’s periodic review process (the document remains published/confirmed in ISO records). Users should check the ISO catalogue for the latest confirmation/revision status before use.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It sits within the body of ISO/TC 38 (Textiles) standards addressing laundering and textile testing; it is used alongside other ISO washing and flammability standards rather than being a numbered "series" in itself. For specific laundering and test procedures, cross‑references in the standard point to related ISO textile testing documents.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Textiles, commercial laundering, laundering simulation, flammability preconditioning, wash wheel, horizontal drum washer, textile testing.