SIST EN ISO 17228:2015
(Main)Leather - Tests for colour fastness - Change in colour with accelerated ageing (ISO 17228:2015)
Leather - Tests for colour fastness - Change in colour with accelerated ageing (ISO 17228:2015)
ISO 17228:2015 specifies various ageing procedures to obtain an indication of the changes that could occur when leather is exposed to a certain environment for a prolonged time. Over time, the surface colour of leather and the leather itself change due to ageing and to the action of the surroundings on the leather. The test conditions to be used depend on the type of leather and its intended use.
This procedure can also be used to age specimens for the test of dimensional change according to ISO 17130.
Leder - Farbechtheitsprüfungen - Farbänderung durch beschleunigtes Altern (ISO 17228:2015)
Im Laufe der Zeit verändert sich die Oberflächenfarbe von Leder und das Leder selbst durch Altern und das
Einwirken der Umgebungen auf das Leder. Die in der vorliegenden Internationalen Norm beschriebenen
verschiedenen Alterungsverfahren haben den Zweck, einen Hinweis auf die Veränderungen zu erhalten, die
auftreten könnten, wenn Leder über einen längeren Zeitraum einer bestimmten Umgebung ausgesetzt ist. Die
anzuwendenden Prüfbedingungen werden von der Lederart und dem vorgesehenen Verwendungszweck
bestimmt.
Dieses Verfahren kann auch angewendet werden, um Probekörper für die Prüfung der Maßänderung nach
ISO/FDIS 17130 zu altern.
Cuir - Essais de solidité des coloris - Changement de couleur avec vieillissement accéléré (ISO 17228:2015)
L'ISO 17228:2015 spécifie des méthodes d'essai de vieillissement ayant pour but de décrire les dégradations susceptibles de se produire lorsque le cuir est longtemps exposé à un certain milieu. Au fil du temps, la couleur de surface du cuir et le cuir lui-même s'altèrent en raison de leur vieillissement et de l'influence du milieu environnant sur le cuir. Les conditions d'essai préconisées dépendent du type de cuir et de l'usage auquel il est destiné.
Ce mode opératoire peut également être utilisé pour le vieillissement d'échantillons dans le cadre de l'essai de variations dimensionnelles selon l'ISO 17130.
Usnje - Preskušanje obstojnosti barve - Sprememba barve pri preskusu pospešenega staranja (ISO 17228:2015)
Ta mednarodni standard določa različne postopke staranja za določanje sprememb, do katerih lahko pride, ko je usnje dlje časa izpostavljeno določenemu okolju. Sčasoma se barvna površina usnja in usnje samo spremenita zaradi staranja in delovanja okolice na usnje. Preskusni pogoji so odvisni od vrste usnja in njegove predvidene uporabe. Ta postopek se lahko uporabi tudi za staranje vzorcev za preskus dimenzijskih sprememb po standardu ISO 17130.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Mar-2015
- Technical Committee
- IUSN - Leather
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 11-Mar-2015
- Due Date
- 16-May-2015
- Completion Date
- 31-Mar-2015
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-May-2015
- Effective Date
- 09-Jul-2024
Overview
EN ISO 17228:2015 - Leather - Tests for colour fastness - Change in colour with accelerated ageing (ISO 17228:2015) defines standard procedures to assess how leather colour and appearance change when exposed to accelerated ageing conditions. The standard specifies controlled ageing by heat, heat with elevated humidity, or cyclic temperature/humidity variations and gives guidance for preparing specimens and assessing colour change. It also supports preparing specimens for dimensional-change testing (ISO 17130).
Key topics and technical requirements
- Ageing procedures: Three main options - ageing by heat alone, ageing by heat plus elevated humidity, and cyclic variation of temperature and humidity. The standard provides a range of predefined conditions (e.g., from 24 h at 60 °C up to extended treatments, including options at 100 °C and 120 °C) to match different leather types and intended uses.
- Specimen preparation: Condition specimens per ISO 2419 and cut representative samples (minimum 100 mm × 100 mm). If using whole hides, follow ISO 2418 sampling locations.
- Apparatus: Requires a controlled oven and/or climate chamber (temperature ±2 °C, humidity ±5 % where applicable), specimen holders preventing contact with chamber walls, timing devices and standard assessment tools.
- Colour assessment: Evaluate change in colour using the ISO grey scale (ISO 105‑A02) or instrumental methods compliant with ISO 105‑A05. Staining assessment follows ISO 105‑A03/A04. Note any changes in finish or appearance.
- Reconditioning and reporting: After ageing, specimens are cooled and reconditioned per ISO 2419 before assessment. Test report must record method, conditions, duration and results.
Applications and practical value
- Provides reproducible, standardized tests for quality control, R&D and supplier verification of leather colour fastness.
- Useful for tanneries, leather finishers, footwear and apparel manufacturers, automotive interior suppliers and independent testing laboratories to:
- Predict yellowing and colour shifts under elevated temperatures/humidity.
- Compare finishes, dyes and treatments for stability.
- Prepare specimens for dimensional-change testing (ISO 17130) after ageing.
- Helps specify appropriate ageing protocols depending on product end-use (e.g., automotive leather vs. general-purpose leather).
Who should use this standard
- Leather technologists, quality assurance teams, laboratory managers, product designers and specification writers in leather, footwear, apparel and automotive industries.
Related standards
- ISO 105‑A01, A02, A03, A04, A05 (colour-fastness assessment)
- ISO 2418 (sampling location)
- ISO 2419 (sample preparation and conditioning)
- ISO 17130 (dimensional change)
EN ISO 17228:2015 is a practical reference for standardized accelerated ageing tests to evaluate leather colour fastness, helping manufacturers and labs make evidence-based decisions about material durability and finish performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN ISO 17228:2015 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Leather - Tests for colour fastness - Change in colour with accelerated ageing (ISO 17228:2015)". This standard covers: ISO 17228:2015 specifies various ageing procedures to obtain an indication of the changes that could occur when leather is exposed to a certain environment for a prolonged time. Over time, the surface colour of leather and the leather itself change due to ageing and to the action of the surroundings on the leather. The test conditions to be used depend on the type of leather and its intended use. This procedure can also be used to age specimens for the test of dimensional change according to ISO 17130.
ISO 17228:2015 specifies various ageing procedures to obtain an indication of the changes that could occur when leather is exposed to a certain environment for a prolonged time. Over time, the surface colour of leather and the leather itself change due to ageing and to the action of the surroundings on the leather. The test conditions to be used depend on the type of leather and its intended use. This procedure can also be used to age specimens for the test of dimensional change according to ISO 17130.
SIST EN ISO 17228:2015 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 59.140.30 - Leather and furs. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN ISO 17228:2015 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN ISO 17228:2006, oSIST prEN ISO 17228:2025. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-maj-2015
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SIST EN ISO 17228:2006
Usnje - Preskušanje obstojnosti barve - Sprememba barve pri preskusu
pospešenega staranja (ISO 17228:2015)
Leather - Tests for colour fastness - Change in colour with accelerated ageing (ISO
17228:2015)
Leder - Farbechtheitsprüfungen - Farbänderung durch beschleunigtes Altern (ISO
17228:2015)
Cuir - Essais de solidité des coloris - Changement de couleur avec vieillissement
accéléré (ISO 17228:2015)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 17228:2015
ICS:
59.140.30 Usnje in krzno Leather and furs
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN ISO 17228
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
March 2015
ICS 59.140.30 Supersedes EN ISO 17228:2006
English Version
Leather - Tests for colour fastness - Change in colour with
accelerated ageing (ISO 17228:2015)
Cuir - Essais de solidité des coloris - Changement de Leder - Farbechtheitsprüfungen - Farbänderung durch
couleur avec vieillissement accéléré (ISO 17228:2015) beschleunigtes Altern (ISO 17228:2015)
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Contents Page
Foreword .3
Foreword
This document (EN ISO 17228:2015) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC IULTCS
“International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies” in collaboration with Technical
Committee CEN/TC 289 “Leather” the secretariat of which is held by UNI.
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 September 2015, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by September 2015.
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 17228:2006.
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, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 17228:2015 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 17228:2015 without any modification.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 17228
IULTCS/IUF 412
Second edition
2015-03-01
Leather — Tests for colour fastness
— Change in colour with accelerated
ageing
Cuir — Essais de solidité des coloris — Changement de couleur avec
vieillissement accéléré
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IULTCS/IUF 412:2015(E)
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ISO 17228:2015(E)
IULTCS/IUF 412:2015(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Principle . 1
4 Apparatus . 2
5 Test specimens. 2
6 Ageing by heat alone . 2
6.1 Principle . 2
6.2 Procedure . 3
7 Ageing by heat and elevated humidity . 4
7.1 Principle . 4
7.2 Procedure . 4
8 Cyclic variation in heat and elevated humidity . 5
8.1 Principle . 5
8.2 Procedure . 5
9 Test report . 7
Annex A (informative) Comments on specific aspects of the colour-measurement procedure .8
Bibliography . 9
ISO 17228:2015(E)
IULTCS/IUF 412:2015(E)
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ISO 17228 was prepared by the Fastness Tests Commission of the International Union of Leather
Technologists and Chemists Societies (IUF Commission, IULTCS) in collaboration with the European
Committee for Standardization (CEN) Technical Committee CEN/TC 289, Leather, the secretariat of
which is held by UNI, in accordance with the Agreement on technical cooperation between ISO and CEN
(Vienna Agreement).
It is based on IUF 412 published in J. Soc. Leather Tech. Chem., 86 pp. 325-331, 2002, and declared an
official method of the IULTCS in May 2003.
IULTCS, originally formed in 1897, is a world-wide organization of professional leather societies to
further the advancement of leather science and technology. IULTCS has three Commissions, which are
responsible for establishing international methods for the sampling and testing of leather. ISO recognizes
IULTCS as an international standardizing body for the preparation of test methods for leather.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 17228:2005), which has been technically
revised. This new version is a general update of the procedures and in Tables 1, 2, and 3 includes
additional ageing options.
Annex A is informative.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 17228:2015(E)
Leather — Tests for colour fastness — Change in colour
with accelerated ageing
1 Scope
This International Standard specifies various ageing procedures to obtain an indication of the changes
that could occur when leather is exposed to a certain environment for a prolonged time. Over time, the
surface colour of leather and the leather itself change due to ageing and to the action of the surroundings
on the leather. The test conditions to be used depend on the type of leather and its intended use.
This procedure can also be used to age specimens for the test of dimensional change according to
ISO 17130.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 105-A01, Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part A01: General principles of testing
ISO 105-A02, Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part A02: Grey scale for assessing change in colour
ISO 105-A03, Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part A03: Grey scale for assessing staining
ISO 105-A04, Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part A04: Method for the instrumental assessment of
the degree of staining of adjacent fabrics
ISO 105-A05, Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part A05: Instrumental assessment of change in colour
for determination of grey scale rating
ISO 2418, Leather — Chemical, physical and mechanical and fastness tests — Sampling location
ISO 2419, Leather — Physical and mechanical tests — Sample preparation and conditioning
ISO 17130, Leather — Physical and mechanical tests — Determination of dimensional change
3 Principle
A test specimen of leather is exposed to at least one of the three following conditions:
— heat (see Clause 6);
— heat and humidity (see Clause 7);
— cycles of different temperature and humidity (see Clause 8).
One or more of these procedures may take place simultaneously. The change in colour of the specimen
is assessed with the standard grey scale and, if applicable, any changes in the finish or appearance are
noted.
These procedures can also be used to prepare the leather specimen for other physical or fastness tests
after accelerated ageing. The assessment of dimension change is described in ISO 17130.
NOTE Accelerated ageing tests are for guidance only and they are not necessarily representative of long term
use at ambient temperatures.
ISO 17228:2015(E)
IULTCS/IUF 412:2015(E)
The general colour fastness testing principles shall be in accordance with those described in ISO 105-
A01, taking into account that the substrate is leat
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