ISO 6330-2021 PDF
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St ISO 6330-2021
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Full title and description
ISO 6330:2021 — Textiles — Domestic washing and drying procedures for textile testing. This International Standard defines a set of standardized domestic washing and drying procedures, reference detergents and ballast materials to be used when testing textiles, garments and other textile articles for performance and dimensional change under domestic care conditions.
Abstract
Specifies domestic washing and drying procedures applicable to fabrics, garments and other textile articles. The document provides a range of washing procedures based on three reference washing-machine types (Type A: horizontal axis/front-loading; Type B: vertical axis/top-loading agitator; Type C: vertical axis/top-loading pulsator), and six drying procedures (line dry, line drip dry, flat dry, flat drip dry, flat press and tumble dry). It also specifies reference detergents and ballasts and states that a complete test comprises a washing plus a drying procedure; test results can be affected by choice of machine type, detergent and dryer type.
General information
- Status: Published.
- Publication date: 24 November 2021 (effective/published date: November 2021).
- Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
- ICS / categories: 59.080.01 (Textiles in general).
- Edition / version: Edition 4 (2021).
- Number of pages: 36 (ISO published PDF: 36 pages).
Scope
Provides standardized domestic washing and drying procedures for textile testing and specifies reference detergents and ballast materials. The standard accommodates 16 washing procedures for Type A machines, 12 for Type B and 7 for Type C, and six drying procedures; each defined washing procedure represents a single domestic wash and may be combined with a drying procedure to form a complete test. The scope emphasizes that variations in machine type, detergent and dryer can affect test outcomes.
Key topics and requirements
- Definition of three reference washing-machine types: Type A (horizontal axis, front-loading), Type B (vertical axis, top-loading agitator) and Type C (vertical axis, top-loading pulsator).
- Provision of 16, 12 and 7 standardized washing procedures for Types A, B and C respectively, each representing a single domestic wash.
- Specification of six drying procedures: line dry, line drip dry, flat dry, flat drip dry, flat press and tumble dry.
- Identification and specification of reference detergents and ballast materials to ensure reproducibility of tests.
- Requirement that a complete test comprises a washing procedure followed by an applicable drying procedure; notes on how machine/detergent/dryer selection can influence results.
Typical use and users
Used by textile testing laboratories, research and development departments, quality assurance teams in textile and apparel manufacturing, certification bodies, retailers and standards developers. Typical applications include dimensional change testing, assessment of appearance after laundering, performance verification for care labeling and comparative testing of materials and constructions.
Related standards
ISO 6330:2021 replaces earlier editions of ISO 6330 (notably the 2012 and earlier editions). It is published under ISO/TC 38/SC 2 (cleansing, finishing and water resistance tests). Normative references cited by the standard include other textile-related standards such as ISO 139 (standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing) and ISO 6059 (water quality — determination of calcium and magnesium), among others.
Keywords
domestic washing, drying procedures, textile testing, reference detergent, ballast, Type A washing machine, Type B washing machine, Type C washing machine, tumble dry, line dry, flat dry, ISO 6330, laundering procedures.
FAQ
Q: What is this standard?
A: ISO 6330:2021 is an International Standard that specifies standardized domestic washing and drying procedures and reference materials to be used when testing textiles and textile articles for laundering effects and performance.
Q: What does it cover?
A: It covers a set of defined washing procedures for three reference washing-machine types and six drying procedures, plus reference detergents and ballast materials. It is intended to ensure reproducible, comparable results for textile laundering tests.
Q: Who typically uses it?
A: Textile and apparel manufacturers, independent testing laboratories, QA/QC teams, certification bodies, retailers and standards committees use the standard to perform and specify laundering tests.
Q: Is it current or superseded?
A: ISO 6330:2021 is the current published edition (published November 2021) and supersedes earlier editions (including ISO 6330:2012 and prior versions).
Q: Is it part of a series?
A: It forms part of the body of ISO standards for textile testing administered by ISO/TC 38 (Textiles), in particular SC 2 which covers cleansing, finishing and water resistance tests; it is commonly used alongside related test standards (for example atmospheres and water-quality standards referenced normatively).
Q: What are the key keywords?
A: Domestic washing, drying procedures, textile testing, reference detergent, laundering, Type A/B/C washing machine, tumble dry, line dry, flat dry, ISO 6330.