ISO 3759-2011 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 3759:2011 — Textiles — Preparation, marking and measuring of fabric specimens and garments in tests for determination of dimensional change. This International Standard specifies methods for selecting, preparing, marking reference points on, and measuring fabric specimens, garments and flat made-up textile articles to assess dimensional change after specified treatments (for example washing, dry cleaning, soaking, steaming) in conjunction with relevant test procedures.

Abstract

ISO 3759:2011 provides procedural guidance on preparation, marking and measurement of specimens and made-up textile articles used when determining dimensional change. It applies to woven and knitted fabrics and made-up textile articles (excluding certain upholstery coverings). The standard describes selection of representative specimens, marking pairs of reference points, measurement before and after treatment, conditioning atmospheres and reporting of results to ensure comparable and reproducible dimensional-change testing.

General information

• Status: Published — edition confirmed and current (confirmed at review stage 2022).
• Publication date: May 2011 (Edition 5, 2011-05).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 61.020 (Textiles), 59.080.30 (Textile testing — sample preparation and conditioning).
• Edition / version: Edition 5 (2011).
• Number of pages: 6 (ISO published document length).

Scope

ISO 3759:2011 applies to the preparation, marking and measuring of fabric specimens, garments and flat made-up textile articles where dimensional change is to be assessed after specified treatments. It is intended to be used together with dimensional-change test procedures (for example those given in ISO 3005, ISO 7771, ISO 6330, ISO 3175 and ISO 15797). The standard is applicable to woven and knitted fabrics and made-up textile articles but excludes certain upholstery coverings and situations where the specimen selection procedures are not appropriate.

Key topics and requirements

• Selection of specimens representative of the bulk of the textile under examination.
• Marking of paired reference points on specimens and garments to enable dimensional measurements.
• Procedures for measuring distances between reference points before and after specified treatments.
• Conditioning and atmospheres for testing to ensure reproducibility.
• Instructions on treatment types (washing, dry cleaning, soaking, steaming) to be used in combination with relevant test methods.
• Expression of results and reporting requirements to ensure clear, comparable outcomes.

Typical use and users

Used by textile and garment testing laboratories, quality-control departments in textile and apparel manufacturing, test-house accreditation bodies, standards committees, and R&D teams developing fabrics and finished products. The standard is referenced when performing dimensional-change tests to ensure specimen preparation and measurement are consistent across laboratories and production environments.

Related standards

ISO 3759:2011 is typically used in conjunction with other textile test standards addressing dimensional-change test procedures and care-treatment methods, notably ISO 6330 (domestic washing), ISO 3175 (dry-cleaning), ISO 15797 (industrial washing and finishing), ISO 7771 and ISO 3005, as well as other standards produced by ISO/TC 38. National adoptions (EN ISO / DIN EN ISO versions) also exist for use in regional conformity contexts.

Keywords

Textiles; specimen preparation; marking; dimensional change; measurement; washing; dry cleaning; conditioning; ISO 3759; fabric testing; garments; textile test methods.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 3759:2011 is an International Standard that specifies methods for preparing, marking and measuring fabric specimens, garments and flat made-up textile articles for tests that determine dimensional change after specified treatments.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers selection of representative specimens, marking paired reference points, the measurement procedure before and after treatments (washing, dry cleaning, soaking, steaming), conditioning atmospheres, and requirements for reporting results. It is intended to be used alongside specific dimensional-change test procedures (e.g., ISO 6330, ISO 3175, ISO 15797).

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Textile and garment test laboratories, manufacturers (quality control and product development), conformity assessment bodies, and standards committees that need consistent specimen preparation and measurement protocols for dimensional-change testing.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2011 edition (Edition 5) is published and was reviewed and confirmed (status confirmed) at ISO's five-year review; it remains the current edition as confirmed in the ISO lifecycle review. Users should check national standards bodies or ISO for any amendments or newer revisions after 2022 if absolute up-to-date confirmation is required.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: ISO 3759 is part of the body of ISO textile test standards maintained by ISO/TC 38 and is intended to be used together with specific dimensional-change test standards (for example ISO 6330, ISO 3175, ISO 15797 and related documents) rather than forming a numerical series of sequential parts.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Keywords include specimen preparation, marking, measurement, dimensional change, textiles, garments, conditioning, washing, dry cleaning, ISO 3759.