This British Standard is an adoption of an ISO standard. You can access the ISO version here.
ISO 18947-1 is the first part of multi-series of International Standard that specifies information regarding test methods for determination of rub resistance of analogue and digital prints.
ISO 18947-1 provides guidance in selection and operation of abrasion test methods and describes general performance requirements for abrasion test devices used.
ISO 18947-1 specifies standardized requirements for evaluating the abrasion resistance of image prints in their various formats.
ISO 18947-1 on imaging materials and prints:
Permanence and durability of image prints determines its resistance to physical, mechanical, chemical and/or environmental stresses in conditions of use. Depending upon their intended use applications, rub resistance is a desirable and sometimes critical property of prints.
ISO 18947-1 provides standardized requirements to evaluate the abrasion resistance of image prints in their various formats.
ISO 18947-1 provides reasonably simple procedure that can be used to set specifications for prints and determine whether a product meets a predetermined standard for abrasion, smudge, or scuff resistance for a given application.
The selection and operation of abrasion test methods mentioned under ISO 18947-1 can help you evaluate the performance of your test devices, thus enhancing their functionality and performance, while minimizing incidence of product damage.
Overall, adhering to standardized requirements under ISO 18947-1 can increase the quality of analogue and digital prints across various formats and avoid degradation in both image quality and physical properties.
BS ISO 18947-1:2021 supersedes BS ISO 18947:2013 which is withdrawn. The main changes are: