ISO 105-X16-2016 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 105‑X16:2016 — Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part X16: Colour fastness to rubbing — Small areas. Specifies a laboratory method to determine the resistance of textile colour to rubbing off and to staining adjacent materials when only small areas of the specimen can be isolated for testing.

Abstract

ISO 105‑X16:2016 describes a procedure for assessing colour fastness to rubbing (abrasion) for small areas. Two variants of the test are given: rubbing with a dry cloth and rubbing with a wet cloth. The method is intended where the apparatus described in ISO 105‑X12 is impractical because only smaller areas can be selected.

General information

• Status: Published (International Standard, confirmed in ISO review).
• Publication date: June 2016 (2016‑06).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 59.080.01 (Textiles).
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (2016).
• Number of pages: 4 (ISO published version).

Key bibliographic and lifecycle details above are recorded on the ISO catalogue entry for ISO 105‑X16:2016.

Scope

ISO 105‑X16:2016 applies when it is necessary to test small isolated areas of a textile to determine the tendency of the colour to rub off and to stain other materials. It gives the test arrangement and procedure for both dry and wet rubbing tests and specifies the evaluation of change and staining. The standard is complementary to the wider-area rubbing method described in ISO 105‑X12.

Key topics and requirements

• Purpose: assess colour fastness to rubbing (staining and transfer) for small-area specimens.
• Two test conditions: dry rubbing cloth and wet rubbing cloth (both procedures described).
• Test apparatus and sample preparation adapted for small areas (alternative to ISO 105‑X12 apparatus).
• Assessment criteria: description of staining/transfer and change in colour using the established evaluation methods of the ISO 105 series (grey scales, reference adjacent fabrics where applicable).
• Intended to be used with other ISO 105 parts (general principles and relevant annexes) for complete colour‑fastness evaluation.

Typical use and users

Used by textile test laboratories, quality control departments in textile and apparel manufacturing, dye houses, third‑party testing and certification bodies, and standards developers to evaluate rubbing fastness when only small specimen areas are available. The method supports product development, incoming quality control and compliance checks for dyed and printed textiles.

Related standards

ISO 105 is a multipart series covering colour fastness test methods. Relevant related parts include ISO 105‑X12 (colour fastness to rubbing for larger/standard specimens), ISO 105‑A01 (general principles for colour‑fastness testing) and other ISO 105 parts that cover different influences (washing, light, perspiration, etc.). Laboratories commonly apply ISO 105‑X16 together with these parts for a complete colour‑fastness assessment.

Keywords

colour fastness, rubbing, abrasion, staining, textiles, ISO 105, small areas, test method, dry rubbing, wet rubbing.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 105‑X16:2016 is an ISO International Standard that specifies a laboratory method for assessing the colour fastness of textiles to rubbing (transfer and staining) when only small specimen areas can be tested.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers two rubbing procedures (dry and wet), sample preparation for small areas, the test arrangement, and the evaluation of staining and colour change. It is used where the larger‑area apparatus described in ISO 105‑X12 cannot be applied.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Textile test laboratories, manufacturers, quality control teams, dye houses and certification bodies use this standard for product testing, development and compliance.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 105‑X16:2016 is the current published edition (Edition 2, 2016). The ISO catalogue shows the 2016 edition was reviewed and the publication remains current (confirmed during the ISO review cycle). An earlier edition ISO 105‑X16:2001 was withdrawn and replaced by the 2016 edition.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of the multipart ISO 105 series (Tests for colour fastness) that contains many parts addressing different influences (washing, light, rubbing, perspiration, etc.) and common test principles. ISO 105‑X16 is the small‑area rubbing test within that series.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Colour fastness, rubbing, small areas, staining, textile testing, ISO 105.