What is ISO 105-X19 about?

ISO 105X19 discusses textiles with reference to colour fastness testing. ISO 105X19 specifies a test method to determine the rubbing off resistance of textile colours. This test also helps you to find out if the textile material stains other materials. The Gakushin test method uses the convex specimen stage for two test methods - one with a dry rubbing cloth and one with a wet rubbing cloth.

ISO 105-X19 is applicable to textiles made from all kinds of fibres in the form of yarn or fabric, including textile floor coverings and other pile fabrics, whether dyed or printed.

Who is ISO 105-X19 for?

ISO 105-X19 on colour fastness to rubbing of textile is relevant for:

The textile industry
Manufacturers of textile products such as floor coverings, garments etc.
Research and testing personnel
Quality control personnel
Designers

Why should you use ISO 105-X19?

Textiles refer to materials that are made from fibres, thin threads or filaments which are natural or manufactured or a combination. Colour fastness is the most important property of textile for maintaining the colour quality of the textile. So colour fastness testing is important to characterizes a material's  colour's resistance to  fading or running.

ISO 105-X19 describes the Gakushin test method for determining the colour fastness property in textiles. This test allows you to give your customers a quality product that will not bleed when washed. Products with poor colour fastness not only fade quickly, they also stain and damage other fabrics that they come in contact with. From a larger perspective, materials that have superior colour prevent the pollution of water eco-system, reduce wastage as well as protect the customer’s skin from chemical dyes.

Colour fastness grading is a crucial stage in the quality control of fabrics. Using the Gakushin test method, you can grade the colour fastness of your suppliers’ materials to assess whether the material fits your quality requirements.

BS ISO 105-X19:2020

Textiles. Tests for colour fastness - Colour fastness to rubbing (Gakushin test method)

Current, Under Review

Published:

31 Aug 2020