Overview
EN ISO 105-D01:2010 is an international standard developed by CEN and ISO focused on evaluating the colour fastness of textiles to dry cleaning specifically using perchloroethylene solvent. This method enables manufacturers, testers, and quality controllers to assess how textiles-regardless of type or form-resist colour changes during dry cleaning. The standard covers the procedure for testing textiles without the influence of water, detergents, or finishes, providing a controlled measurement of textile colour stability under specified dry cleaning conditions.
This standard is critical for ensuring products meet consumer expectations for durability after dry cleaning and provides consistent, repeatable results for industry stakeholders.
Key Topics
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Scope of Testing:
- Measures colour fastness specifically to dry cleaning solvents, notably perchloroethylene.
- Excludes durability testing of textile finishes and spot/stain removal procedures.
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Test Methodology:
- Textile specimens are placed with specified adjacent fabrics inside a cotton bag with stainless steel discs.
- The bag is agitated in perchloroethylene solvent at 30 °C for 30 minutes.
- Post-treatment, specimens are squeezed or centrifuged and dried at 60 °C before assessment.
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Assessment Criteria:
- Colour change of the specimen and staining of adjacent fabrics are evaluated using grey scales or instrumental methods.
- Grey scales for colour change and staining are standardized per ISO 105-A02 and ISO 105-A03.
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Safety and Handling:
- Perchloroethylene is hazardous; tests must be performed in well-ventilated areas with protective equipment.
- Proper disposal and solvent storage techniques are emphasized.
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Adjacent Fabrics Used:
- Multifibre or single-fibre fabrics as per ISO 105-F series ensure consistent, valid interaction during testing.
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Apparatus Requirements:
- Mechanical device with rotating shafts and solvent-resistant sealed containers.
- Spectrophotometers or colorimeters for precise colour evaluation.
Applications
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Textile Manufacturing Quality Control:
- Helps manufacturers ensure textiles maintain colour integrity after consumer dry cleaning.
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Laboratory Testing Services:
- Laboratories employ this standard to certify textile products against international color fastness benchmarks.
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Retail and Consumer Assurance:
- Provides retailers assurance that clothing and textiles can withstand dry cleaning without significant colour loss or staining.
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Textile Product Development:
- Assists designers and engineers in selecting fibres and dyes that are compatible with dry cleaning solvents.
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Compliance and Labeling:
- Supports compliance with international textile test and labelling regulations related to care instructions and durability.
Related Standards
- ISO 105-A01: General principles of colour fastness testing
- ISO 105-A02 / A03: Grey scales for assessing colour change and staining
- ISO 105-F01 to F10: Specifications for adjacent fabrics used in colour fastness tests
- ISO 105-D: Other parts covering colour fastness to different cleaning and environmental conditions (water, perspiration, light, etc.)
These complementary standards provide a comprehensive framework for evaluating various factors affecting textile colour fastness in addition to dry cleaning solvent exposure.
Keywords: EN ISO 105-D01, colour fastness test, textiles dry cleaning, perchloroethylene solvent, textile colour durability, ISO colour fastness standards, dry cleaning resistance, textile testing methods, adjacent fabric specification, protective textile evaluation.