EN ISO 3175-1:2018 PDF

Overview

EN ISO 3175-1:2018 (ISO 3175-1:2017) defines how to assess the performance of textiles and garments after professional cleaning and finishing. It applies to articles tested under the cleaning procedures given in ISO 3175-2 to ISO 3175-4 and identifies fabric and garment properties that can change during drycleaning, wetcleaning and restorative finishing (steam, pressing). Where suitable test methods exist, this part directs users to established International Standards for objective assessment; where no methods exist, Annex A (normative) gives guidance on how to proceed.

Key topics and requirements

• Scope of assessment: Performance after professional drycleaning (organic solvents) and professional wetcleaning (specialised aqueous processes).
• Test specimens: Use of at least two identical specimens - one control (unwashed) and one or more subjected to cleaning/finishing cycles.
• Repeat cycles: The standard notes that many changes appear progressively (commonly after three to five cycles) and users should decide the number of repeats accordingly.
• Conditioning and atmosphere: Specimen conditioning and standard atmosphere are specified (referenced to ISO 139).
• Assessment methods: Directs assessment to existing ISO test methods for properties such as:
  • Colour change and staining (ISO 105-A02, ISO 105-A03, ISO 105-F10 multifibre)
  • Surface wetting (ISO 4920 spray test)
  • Smoothness and crease appearance (ISO 7768, ISO 7769, ISO 7770)
  • Wrinkle recovery (ISO 9867)
  • Abrasion resistance (ISO 12947 series)
  • Spirality after laundering/wetcleaning (ISO 16322 series)
• Reporting: Specifies information to include in the test report (see Clause 8 and example layout in Annex B).

Practical applications and users

• Textile and garment manufacturers evaluating durability and care labeling decisions (drycleanable/wetcleanable).
• Textile testing laboratories conducting conformity, quality control and comparative performance testing.
• Professional cleaners and wetcleaning service providers validating process effects on garments.
• R&D teams formulating finishes, detergents or solvent systems and assessing long-term effects of repeated professional care.
• Standards bodies and compliance officers comparing cleaning systems or approving care instructions.

Related standards

• ISO 3175-2: Procedure - tetrachloroethene
• ISO 3175-3: Procedure - hydrocarbon solvents
• ISO 3175-4: Procedure - simulated wetcleaning
• Other referenced methods: ISO 105 series, ISO 139, ISO 4920, ISO 7768/7769/7770, ISO 9867, ISO 12947 series, ISO 16322 series.

EN ISO 3175-1:2018 is essential for anyone who needs standardized, reproducible evaluation of textile performance after professional cleaning and finishing, enabling informed decisions on care labeling, product development and process validation.