EN ISO 105-X04:1997
(Main)Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part X04: Colour fastness to mercerizing (ISO 105-X04:1994)
Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part X04: Colour fastness to mercerizing (ISO 105-X04:1994)
Describes a method for determining the resistance of the colour of textiles to the action of concentrated solutions of sodium hydroxide. The method is mainly applicable to cotton and to mixtures containing cotton. A specimen of the textile in contact with a specified adjacent fabric is treated with sodium hydroxide solution, rinsed, acidified, rinsed again, and dried. The change in colour of the specimen and the staining of the adjacent fabric are assessed with the grey scale.
Textilien - Farbechtheitsprüfungen - Teil X04: Farbechtheit gegen Mercerisieren (ISO 105-X04:1994)
Textiles - Essais de solidité des teintures - Partie X04: Solidité des teintures au mercerisage (ISO 105-X04:1994)
La présente partie de l'ISO 105 prescrit une méthode pour la détermination de la résistance des teintures sur les textiles à l'action des solutions concentrées d'hydroxyde de sodium utilisées pour le mercerisage. La méthode est applicable principalement au coton et aux mélanges contenant du coton.
Tekstilije - Preskušanje barvne obstojnosti - Del X04: Barvna obstojnost proti merceriziranju (ISO 105-X04:1994)
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 22-Apr-1997
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Oct-1997
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 248 - Textiles and textile products
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 248/SC 3 - Chemical properties
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 29-May-2007
- Completion Date
- 29-May-2007
Overview
EN ISO 105-X04:1997 is an internationally recognized standard developed by CEN and ISO that specifies a test method for evaluating the colour fastness of textiles to mercerizing. Mercerizing is a chemical treatment, primarily involving concentrated sodium hydroxide solutions, used to enhance the appearance, dye affinity, and strength of cotton and cotton-containing fabrics. This standard outlines a reliable procedure to determine how well the colour of textiles resists changes when exposed to mercerizing conditions.
The test method described in EN ISO 105-X04:1997 is mainly applicable to cotton fabrics and blends containing cotton. It assesses both the change in the fabric's colour and the staining transferred to an adjacent fabric, providing a thorough evaluation of colour durability during mercerizing processes.
Key Topics
Scope and Applicability
This standard applies specifically to cotton textiles and cotton-blended fabrics. The focus is on measuring resistance of dyes and colourants to treatment with concentrated sodium hydroxide solutions typically used during mercerization.Test Procedure
The textile specimen is sewn to a specified adjacent cotton fabric and mounted in a metallic frame. It is then immersed in a sodium hydroxide solution at controlled temperature and concentration, rinsed twice with specific acid and water solutions, and subsequently dried. The process closely simulates mercerizing conditions in a controlled laboratory environment.Colour Change Assessment
The standard utilizes grey scales to assess:- Colour change in the treated specimen - includes checking for changes in hue, lightness, and depth of colour.
- Staining of the adjacent fabric - measuring unwanted dye transfer to the cotton adjacent fabric.
Special attention is given to specimens showing an apparent increase in colour depth, which are rated differently to ensure precise and meaningful test results.
Test Materials and Apparatus
- Sodium hydroxide solution of 300 g/l concentration
- Sulfuric acid and acetic acid rinsing solutions
- Specified cotton adjacent fabric for staining evaluation
- Metallic frame to securely hold specimens during testing
- Grey scales for grading colour change and staining according to ISO 105-A02 and ISO 105-A03
Reporting Requirements
Test reports must clearly state the standard reference, sample identification, specific results related to colour change (with notation for changes in hue/lightness where relevant), and staining grades for the adjacent fabric.
Applications
Textile Quality Control
EN ISO 105-X04:1997 is essential for textile manufacturers and dyers to ensure that their products maintain colour integrity during mercerizing-a widely used finishing process in cotton textile production.Product Development and Dye Selection
Textile specialists use this test to select dyes and finishing treatments that yield optimal colour fastness under mercerizing conditions, enhancing product durability and customer satisfaction.Compliance and Certification
The standard supports compliance with international textile quality requirements and certifications by providing a consistent, reproducible method for evaluating colour fastness to mercerizing.Research and Testing Laboratories
Textile testing labs rely on EN ISO 105-X04:1997 methods to provide objective, comparable results for colour fastness properties, contributing to product development and troubleshooting.
Related Standards
- ISO 105-A01:1994 - General principles of testing colour fastness in textiles
- ISO 105-A02:1993 - Grey scale for assessing change in colour
- ISO 105-A03:1993 - Grey scale for assessing staining on adjacent fabrics
- ISO 105-F:1985 - Standard adjacent fabrics for colour fastness testing
These standards complement EN ISO 105-X04:1997 by providing general guidelines, assessment tools, and reference materials to ensure consistent and accurate colour fastness testing.
Keywords: EN ISO 105-X04:1997, colour fastness, mercerizing, textile testing, cotton fabrics, sodium hydroxide resistance, dye fastness, textile standards, colour change assessment, staining evaluation, ISO color fastness tests.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN ISO 105-X04:1997 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part X04: Colour fastness to mercerizing (ISO 105-X04:1994)". This standard covers: Describes a method for determining the resistance of the colour of textiles to the action of concentrated solutions of sodium hydroxide. The method is mainly applicable to cotton and to mixtures containing cotton. A specimen of the textile in contact with a specified adjacent fabric is treated with sodium hydroxide solution, rinsed, acidified, rinsed again, and dried. The change in colour of the specimen and the staining of the adjacent fabric are assessed with the grey scale.
Describes a method for determining the resistance of the colour of textiles to the action of concentrated solutions of sodium hydroxide. The method is mainly applicable to cotton and to mixtures containing cotton. A specimen of the textile in contact with a specified adjacent fabric is treated with sodium hydroxide solution, rinsed, acidified, rinsed again, and dried. The change in colour of the specimen and the staining of the adjacent fabric are assessed with the grey scale.
EN ISO 105-X04:1997 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.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-marec-1999
Tekstilije - Preskušanje barvne obstojnosti - Del X04: Barvna obstojnost proti
merceriziranju (ISO 105-X04:1994)
Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part X04: Colour fastness to mercerizing (ISO 105-
X04:1994)
Textilien - Farbechtheitsprüfungen - Teil X04: Farbechtheit gegen Mercerisieren (ISO
105-X04:1994)
Textiles - Essais de solidité des teintures - Partie X04: Solidité des teintures au
mercerisage (ISO 105-X04:1994)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 105-X04:1997
ICS:
59.080.01 Tekstilije na splošno Textiles in general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
ISO
INTERNATIONAL
105-xo4
STANDARD
Fourth edition
1994-09-01
- Tests for colour fastness -
Textiles
Part X04:
Colour fastness to mercerizing
Essais de solidith des teintures -
Textiles -
Partie X04: Solidit6 des teintures au mercerisage
Reference number
ISO 105-X04: 1994(E)
ISO 105-X04:1994(E)
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Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting
a vote.
International Standard ISO 105-X04 was prepared by Technical Committee
ISODC 38, Textiles, Subcommittee SC 1, Tests for coloured textiles and
coloran ts.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition
(ISO 105-XO4:1987), of which it constitutes a minor revision.
ISO 105 was previously published in thirteen “Parts ”, each designated by
“Part A ”), with publication dates between 1978 and 1985.
a letter (e.g.
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These sections are now being republished as separate documents, them-
but retaining their earlier alphanumeric desig-
selves designated “Parts”
nations. A complete list of these Parts is given in ISO 105-AOI.
0 ISO 1994
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD 0 ISO ISO 105-X04:1994(E)
Textiles - Tests for colour fastness -
Part X04:
Colour fastness to mercerizing
1 Scope 3 Principle
This part of ISO 105 specifies a method for deter-
3.1 A specimen of the textile in contact with a
mining the resistance of the colour of textiles to the
specified adjacent fabric is treated with sodium hy-
action of concentrated solutions of sodium hydroxide
droxide Solution, rinsed, acidified, rinsed again and
used in mercerizing. The method is mainly applicable
dried. The Change in colour of the specimen and the
to cotton and to mixtures containing cotton.
staining of the adjacent fabric are assessed by com-
parison with the grey scales.
2 Normative references
3.2 As completely resistant specimens may show
an apparent increase in depth of colour, these cannot
The following Standards contain provisions which,
be rated 5 (no Change) by the normal method of as-
through reference in this text, constitute provisions
sessment. In such cases, therefore, only the changes
of this part of ISO 105. At the time of publication, the
in hue and lightness tan be assessed using the grey
editions indicated were valid. All Standards are subject
scale, without consideration of the increase in depth,
to revision, and Parties to agreements based on this
and such assessments should be marked with an as-
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