ISO 105-E10-1994 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 105‑E10:1994 — Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part E10: Colour fastness to decatizing. Specifies a laboratory method in which a textile specimen is wrapped around a perforated cylinder and exposed to steam; the change in colour after drying is assessed using the grey scale. Two severity levels (mild and severe) and the use of a test-control specimen are specified.

Abstract

A specimen of the textile is wrapped around a perforated cylinder and steam is passed through it (typical exposure: 15 minutes). After drying the change in colour of the specimen is assessed with the grey scale; a test-control specimen is used to check correct method performance. Two test conditions (mild and severe) are provided.

General information

• Status: Published (international standard).
• Publication date: 15 September 1994 (Edition 3, 1994).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 59.080.01 — Textiles in general.
• Edition / version: Edition 3 (1994).
• Number of pages: 3 pages (concise test method).

Scope

This part of ISO 105 specifies a laboratory procedure for determining the resistance of the colour of textiles of all kinds to the action of steam as used in decatizing (steam finishing). The method defines specimen preparation, apparatus (perforated cylinder and steam supply), exposure conditions, use of a control specimen, and assessment of colour change by the ISO grey scale. It is intended for use where steam finishing (decatizing) is part of textile processing, particularly for wool and wool blends.

Key topics and requirements

• Purpose: assess colour change caused by decatizing (steam finishing).
• Apparatus: perforated cylinder fixture and regulated steam source.
• Test conditions: specified exposure (commonly 15 minutes) with two severity levels (mild and severe).
• Assessment method: visual comparison using the ISO grey scale for change in colour (and staining where applicable).
• Quality control: use of a test-control specimen to verify correct procedure and repeatability.
• Applicability: textiles of all kinds and in all processing states; intended for laboratory quality-control and acceptance testing.

Typical use and users

Used by textile manufacturers, finishing mills, dye houses, independent testing laboratories, quality assurance teams and research laboratories to verify resistance of dyes/finishes to steam finishing (decatizing). Typical applications include pre‑shipment quality control, process validation for wool decatizing, supplier acceptance testing, and R&D evaluation of dye/finish performance.

Related standards

ISO 105 is a multipart series covering colour fastness tests; related parts include general principles and assessment scales (ISO 105‑A01, ISO 105‑A02/A03), and other E‑parts for aqueous agents (E01–E14) such as colour fastness to water, perspiration, spotting and steaming. ISO 105‑E10 is one part within this broader ISO 105 family of test methods.

Keywords

decatizing; decatising; colour fastness; textiles; steam finishing; grey scale; ISO 105 series; wool finishing; test method; colour change assessment.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 105‑E10:1994 is an ISO test method that specifies how to determine the colour fastness of textiles to decatizing (steam finishing).

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers specimen preparation, apparatus, exposure conditions (steam through a perforated cylinder), use of a control specimen, and assessment of colour change using the ISO grey scale; two test severities (mild and severe) are given.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Textile and finishing mills, dye houses, independent test laboratories, quality assurance and R&D groups involved in textile finishing and dye performance assessment.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 105‑E10:1994 was published 15 September 1994 (Edition 3). The document has been maintained in the ISO catalogue; national/adopted versions exist (e.g., EN/UNE/ÖNORM adoptions). Some ISO parts are periodically reviewed or confirmed (records show confirmations in later reviews). Users should check with their national standards body or ISO catalogue for the absolute latest status for compliance purposes.

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 many parts (A, B, C, D, E, F, etc.) covering principles, assessment scales and specific tests for light, washing, dry‑cleaning, aqueous agents and more.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: decatizing (decatising), steam finishing, colour fastness, grey scale, textile testing, ISO 105.