ISO 5077-2007 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 5077:2007 — Textiles — Determination of dimensional change in washing and drying. This International Standard specifies a method for determining the dimensional change (shrinkage or growth) of fabrics, garments or other textile articles when subjected to specified washing and drying procedures.

Abstract

ISO 5077:2007 defines a test method to measure the dimensional change of textile specimens and made-up articles after an appropriate combination of washing and drying procedures. The standard is applicable to fabrics, garments and other textile articles; results for deformable or highly shaped articles require careful interpretation.

General information

• Status: Published (International Standard, confirmed).
• Publication date: February 2007 (Edition 2, 2007).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 59.080.01 (Textiles in general).
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (2007).
• Number of pages: 2.

ISO records show this edition was last reviewed and confirmed (remained current) on 9 November 2022. It supersedes ISO 5077:1984. The standard was developed by ISO/TC 38/SC 2.

Scope

ISO 5077:2007 specifies a standardized procedure for determining dimensional change of fabrics, garments and other textile articles after defined washing and drying treatments. It provides the general method to prepare specimens, apply specified washing/drying procedures and calculate/report dimensional change; where specimens or articles deform substantially, results must be interpreted with caution.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of dimensional change to be reported (typically percentage change in length and width before and after treatment).
• Specimen selection, marking and measurement conventions (reference points and measuring methods are referenced or aligned with related standards).
• Application of specified washing and drying procedures (used in combination with domestic or standardized wash/dry methods as appropriate).
• Calculation and reporting of dimensional change, with guidance on averaging and presentation of results.
• Notes on interpretation and limitations for deformable articles and garments.

The standard is short and intended to be used together with more detailed procedural standards (e.g., domestic washing/drying procedures and specimen preparation documents) when full test parameter details are required.

Typical use and users

Used by textile test laboratories, garment and fabric manufacturers, quality-control personnel, product developers and standards committees to assess dimensional stability (shrinkage/growth) after laundering or specified wash/dry treatments. It is typically applied as part of routine quality checks, conformity testing and product development when dimensional stability information is required.

Related standards

ISO 5077 is commonly used alongside other textile testing standards, notably ISO 6330 (Domestic washing and drying procedures for textile testing), ISO 3759 (preparation, marking and measuring of specimens for dimensional-change tests) and ISO 139 (standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing). National/adopted versions include EN ISO 5077:2008 / BS EN ISO 5077:2008 (identical to ISO 5077:2007).

Keywords

dimensional change, shrinkage, textiles, washing, drying, laundering, dimensional stability, fabric testing, garments, ISO 5077

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 5077:2007 is an International Standard that specifies a method for determining the dimensional change of fabrics, garments and other textile articles after specified washing and drying procedures.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers specimen preparation and measurement conventions, the application of defined washing/drying treatments and the calculation and reporting of dimensional change (length and width). It includes guidance on interpreting results for deformable or made-up articles.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Textile test laboratories, manufacturers, R&D teams, quality-control staff and standards bodies use it to assess shrinkage or dimensional stability after laundering or standardized wash/dry treatments.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 5077:2007 (Edition 2) is the current edition; ISO records show it was reviewed and confirmed on 9 November 2022, and it remains published (it replaced ISO 5077:1984).

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is part of the family of textile testing standards and is commonly used together with standards such as ISO 6330 (domestic washing/drying procedures), ISO 3759 (specimen preparation and marking) and ISO 139 (conditioning atmospheres).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Dimensional change, shrinkage, laundering, washing, drying, dimensional stability, fabric testing, garments, ISO 5077.