BS EN ISO 22700:2019

What is BS EN ISO 22700 - Measuring the colour of finished leather about?

BS EN ISO 22700 specifies a method for the correct measurement of the colour of finished leather by instrumental means. BS EN ISO 22700 defines the following:

• The use of D65 as the standard light source for the leather industry
• The use of D65 light source 10° as standard conditions for colour matching, for the definition of daylight simulators, and as the reference light source for metamerism analysis
• The use of CIEDE2000 as the colour difference formula

Who is BS EN ISO 22700 - Measuring the colour of finished leather for?

BS EN ISO 22700 on measuring the colour, and colour difference of finished leather is helpful for:

• Leather manufacturer
• Leather testing laboratory
• Textile industry

Why should you use BS EN ISO 22700 - Measuring the colour of finished leather?

BS EN ISO 22700 describes general concepts of colour measurement adapted to leather, and the calculation of differences in colour. BS EN ISO 22700 specifies the durability, and quality of leather products.

BS EN ISO 22700 is intended especially for coloured leathers which determine how well leathers withstand frequent laundering, and whether staining of adjacent textile material occurs.