ISO 105-F09-2009 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 105-F09:2009 — Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part F09: Specification for cotton rubbing cloth. This International Standard specifies a cotton rubbing cloth intended for use in the assessment of staining in colour fastness to rubbing tests; the cloth under test is evaluated against a cotton rubbing cloth reference fabric using a cotton-dyed reference fabric from a specified source.

Abstract

ISO 105-F09:2009 defines the specification and intended use of a cotton rubbing cloth used when assessing staining (transfer of colour) during rub-resistance/colour-fastness to rubbing tests. The standard describes the approach of assessing the staining properties of the test cloth against a reference cotton rubbing cloth with the aid of a cotton-dyed reference fabric.

General information

• Status: Published (International Standard; confirmed on periodic review).
• Publication date: May 2009 (published 13 May 2009 in ISO catalogues).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 59.080.01 (Textiles in general).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2009-05).
• Number of pages: 4 (ISO published document: 4 pages).

Scope

Specifies the characteristics and use of a cotton rubbing cloth for assessing staining in colour fastness to rubbing tests. The document covers how the staining behaviour of a cotton rubbing cloth under test is to be assessed by comparison with a designated cotton rubbing cloth reference fabric, using a cotton-dyed reference fabric supplied from a specified source. The scope places this specification within the ISO 105 family of colour-fastness test methods.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition and specification of a cotton rubbing cloth intended for staining assessment in rubbing tests.
• Requirement to assess the staining properties of the test cloth against a cotton rubbing cloth reference fabric using a cotton-dyed reference fabric.
• Reference material sourcing: reference fabrics are to be obtained from the specified source identified in the standard.
• Integration with the ISO 105 series of colour-fastness tests (provides a standardized specimen for use in rubbing/staining evaluations).
• Practical application is oriented to laboratory and quality-control testing rather than specification of consumer products.

Typical use and users

Used by textile testing laboratories, quality-control departments in textile and apparel manufacturing, research institutions, and standards bodies to ensure consistent assessment of staining in rub-fastness tests. Test houses and manufacturers use the specified cotton rubbing cloth as a controlled test material when performing ISO 105 rubbing procedures or harmonized test methods referencing ISO 105-F09.

Related standards

Part of the ISO 105 series (Tests for colour fastness). Other related parts include ISO 105-A01 (general principles of testing) and other F-series parts that specify adjacent fabrics and test cloths (for example, ISO 105-F02, ISO 105-F04 referenced in standards catalogues). The document replaces earlier material from ISO 105-F (1985) in this area.

Keywords

ISO 105-F09:2009, cotton rubbing cloth, rubbing cloth, colour fastness, rubbing test, staining, reference fabric, textile testing, ISO 105 series.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 105-F09:2009 is an International Standard that specifies a cotton rubbing cloth for use in assessing staining during colour fastness to rubbing tests.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the specification and intended use of a cotton rubbing cloth and describes the method of assessing its staining properties by comparison with a designated reference rubbing cloth and a cotton-dyed reference fabric.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Textile test laboratories, manufacturers' quality-control teams, independent test houses, and standards organizations that perform or reference rub/staining colour-fastness testing.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 105-F09:2009 was published in May 2009 and has been subject to ISO's periodic review cycle. The ISO catalog shows the publication as the current edition (Edition 1, 2009) and indicates confirmation actions during subsequent reviews. Users should check their national standards bodies or ISO for the very latest confirmation or revision status before formal citation.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of the ISO 105 series (Tests for colour fastness), which contains multiple parts addressing different aspects of colour-fastness testing and reference materials.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: cotton rubbing cloth; rubbing cloth; colour fastness; rubbing test; staining; reference fabric; ISO 105.