EN ISO 3175-4:2018 PDF

Overview

EN ISO 3175-4:2018 (ISO 3175-4:2018, corrected 2019-12) defines a standardized, simulated professional wetcleaning procedure for assessing the performance of fabrics and garments that cannot be laundered by consumers and require professional finishing. The standard uses a reference machine to replicate controlled wetcleaning, drying and finishing cycles so laboratories and manufacturers can evaluate dimensional, appearance and other property changes that can occur during professional wetcleaning.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope: Applies to fabrics and garments that cannot be washed at home and need professional finishing; localized staining and stain removal are excluded.
• Simulated processes: Three defined processes for different material sensitivities:
  • Normal process: Cleaning in water at 40 °C, followed by tumble drying at 60 °C to residual moisture **