Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part E09: Colour fastness to potting (ISO 105-E09:2010)

ISO 105-E09:2010 specifies a method for determining the resistance of the colour of textiles of all kinds and in all forms to the action of boiling water. It is mainly applicable to wool and textiles containing wool.

Textilien - Farbechtheitsprüfungen - Teil E09: Farbechtheit gegen siedendes Wasser (Pottingechtheit) (ISO 105-E09:2010)

Dieser Teil der ISO 105 legt ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung der Widerstandsfähigkeit der Farbe von Textilien aller Art und in allen Verarbeitungszuständen gegen die Einwirkung von siedendem Wasser fest. Diese Norm gilt hauptsächlich für Wolle und wollhaltige Textilien.

Textiles - Essais de solidité des coloris - Partie E09: Solidité des coloris au décatissage à l'eau bouillante (ISO 105-E09:2010)

L'ISO 105-E09:2010 spécifie une méthode pour la détermination de la solidité des coloris sur les textiles de toute nature, à tous leurs stades de transformation, à l'action de l'eau bouillante. La méthode est applicable principalement à la laine et aux textiles contenant de la laine.

Tekstilije - Preskušanje barvne obstojnosti - Del E09: Barvna obstojnost proti vreli vodi (ISO 105-E09:2010)

Ta del standarda ISO 105 določa metodo za določevanje odpornosti barve vseh vrst in oblik tekstilij proti delovanju vrele vode. Uporablja se predvsem za volno in tekstilije, ki vsebujejo volno.

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Overview

EN ISO 105-E09:2010 is a prominent international standard developed by CEN and ISO that outlines methods to determine the colour fastness of all types of textiles to the action of boiling water, a procedure referred to as "potting." The standard is especially relevant for testing wool and wool-containing textiles but applies to textiles of all compositions and in all forms, including fabric, yarn, and loose fibre. Ensuring colour fastness is essential for quality assurance in textile production, textile testing laboratories, and for manufacturers committed to producing durable and reliable textile products for global markets.

Key Topics

  • Colour Fastness Testing: The main focus is on evaluating how resistant textile colours are to change or bleeding when subjected to boiling water, a key indicator of product performance in processing and end-use.
  • Applicability: While all textile types can be tested, the method is primarily designed for wool and wool blends.
  • Testing Procedure: Textiles are sandwiched between specified adjacent fabrics, rolled, and treated in boiling water. After treatment, any colour change in the sample and staining of the adjacent fabrics are assessed.
  • Assessment Tools: The evaluation uses grey scales and possibly instrumental methods to determine:
    • Change in colour of the tested textile
    • Degree of staining on the adjacent fabrics
  • Comprehensive Scope: The method covers textiles in various forms, including woven fabric, yarn, and loose fibres, ensuring broad relevance across the textile sector.

Applications

EN ISO 105-E09:2010 finds critical use in numerous applications within the textile industry:

  • Textile Manufacturing: Producers of woolen and blended textiles use this standard to confirm the durability of colours during wet processing and consumer use, minimizing the risk of fading or bleeding during laundering or boiling.
  • Quality Assurance & Control: Laboratories employ this standard for routine testing of dyed textiles, ensuring compliance with export requirements and customer specifications.
  • Product Development: Designers and R&D departments rely on these results during the development phase to select dyes and fibres that deliver the required colour fastness.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Meeting EN ISO 105-E09 is essential for suppliers to prove adherence to international regulations and enhance marketability in the EU and globally.
  • Textile Certification: The results support environmental and quality certifications by providing documented evidence of product performance against standard test methods.

Related Standards

For comprehensive textile testing and increased reliability, EN ISO 105-E09:2010 should be used in conjunction with other relevant standards, such as:

  • ISO 105-A01: General principles of testing for colour fastness in textiles
  • ISO 105-A02: Grey scale for assessing change in colour
  • ISO 105-A03: Grey scale for assessing staining
  • ISO 105-A04 & A05: Instrumental methods for colour assessment
  • ISO 105-F Series: Specifications for different fibre adjacent fabrics (wool, cotton, viscose, polyamide, polyester, acrylic, silk)
  • ISO 3696: Specification for analytical laboratory water

Together, these standards provide a robust framework for evaluating the colour fastness properties of textiles, supporting industry best practices and enhancing global trade confidence.


By implementing EN ISO 105-E09:2010, organizations can ensure that textile products meet critical performance requirements for colour durability and customer satisfaction. This not only reduces product claims and returns but also strengthens a company's reputation as a provider of high-quality textile goods.

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Frequently Asked Questions

EN ISO 105-E09:2010 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part E09: Colour fastness to potting (ISO 105-E09:2010)". This standard covers: ISO 105-E09:2010 specifies a method for determining the resistance of the colour of textiles of all kinds and in all forms to the action of boiling water. It is mainly applicable to wool and textiles containing wool.

ISO 105-E09:2010 specifies a method for determining the resistance of the colour of textiles of all kinds and in all forms to the action of boiling water. It is mainly applicable to wool and textiles containing wool.

EN ISO 105-E09:2010 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 59.080.01 - Textiles in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN ISO 105-E09:2010 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN ISO 105-E09:1997, ISO 105-A01:2010, ISO 105-A03:1993, ISO 3696:1987, ISO 105-F02:2009, EN ISO 25178-602:2010, EN 933-6:2014, EN 933-1:2012, EN 933-3:2012, EN 1745:2002, prEN 1015-14, EN 772-19:2000, EN 340:2003, ISO 105-E09:2010. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2012
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SIST EN ISO 105-E09:1999
Tekstilije - Preskušanje barvne obstojnosti - Del E09: Barvna obstojnost proti vreli
vodi (ISO 105-E09:2010)
Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part E09: Colour fastness to potting (ISO 105-
E09:2010)
Textilien - Farbechtheitsprüfungen - Teil E09: Farbechtheit gegen siedendes Wasser
(Pottingechtheit) (ISO 105-E09:2010)
Textiles - Essais de solidité des coloris - Partie E09: Solidité des coloris au décatissage à
l'eau bouillante (ISO 105-E09:2010)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 105-E09:2010
ICS:
59.080.01 Tekstilije na splošno Textiles in general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN ISO 105-E09
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
April 2010
ICS 59.080.01 Supersedes EN ISO 105-E09:1997
English Version
Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part E09: Colour fastness
to potting (ISO 105-E09:2010)
Textiles - Essais de solidité des coloris - Partie E09: Textilien - Farbechtheitsprüfungen - Teil E09: Farbechtheit
Solidité des coloris au décatissage à l'eau bouillante (ISO gegen siedendes Wasser (Pottingechtheit) (ISO 105-
105-E09:2010) E09:2010)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 22 March 2010.

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Foreword
This document (EN ISO 105-E09:2010) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 38 "Textiles" in
collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 248 “Textiles and textile products” the secretariat of which is
held by BSI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by October 2010, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by October 2010.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN ISO 105-E09:1997.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 105-E09:2010 has been approved by CEN as a EN ISO 105-E09:2010 without any
modification.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 105-E09
Fourth edition
2010-04-15
Textiles — Tests for colour fastness —
Part E09:
Colour fastness to potting
Textiles — Essais de solidité des coloris —
Partie E09: Solidité des coloris au décatissage à l'eau bouillante

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