ISO 105-E02-2013 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 105‑E02:2013 — Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part E02: Colour fastness to sea water. This PDF edition contains the international test method for determining the resistance of textile colours to immersion in sea water (or equivalent sodium chloride solution) and the procedures for preparing specimens and assessing colour change and staining after exposure.

Abstract

ISO 105‑E02:2013 specifies a laboratory procedure to evaluate the colour fastness of textile materials when immersed in sea water. The method covers specimen preparation, exposure (immersion) in sea water or an equivalent saline solution, subsequent drying and evaluation of both change in the specimen’s colour and staining of adjacent fabrics using standard grey scales or equivalent assessment systems.

General information

• Status: Published (confirmed).
• Publication date: 6 March 2013.
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 59.080.01 (Textiles in general).
• Edition / version: Edition 5 (2013).
• Number of pages: 5 pages (ISO official edition).

Scope

This part of ISO 105 applies to all types of textile materials and to fabrics at all stages of manufacture. It specifies a test for assessing the resistance of textile colour to immersion in sea water (or an equivalent sodium chloride solution) and the evaluation of any resultant staining of adjacent fabrics. The procedure is intended to simulate and standardize laboratory assessment of seawater exposure for quality control, product development and comparative testing.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of test specimens and any specified adjacent fabrics to be used for staining assessment.
• Preparation and composition of the seawater or equivalent saline solution to be used for immersion.
• Immersion/exposure procedure (immersion, draining, and any post‑immersion handling required by the method).
• Drying and conditioning of specimens and adjacent fabrics before evaluation.
• Assessment criteria: evaluation of change in colour of the specimen and staining of adjacent fabric(s), typically using ISO grey scales or equivalent rating systems.
• Reporting requirements: test conditions, specimen identification, results (ratings for change and staining) and any deviations from the standard procedure.

Typical use and users

ISO 105‑E02:2013 is used by textile test laboratories, manufacturers of apparel and technical textiles (including swimwear, marine and outdoor fabrics), quality assurance teams, product designers and researchers. It supports routine quality control, comparative testing of dyes and finishes, product development where seawater exposure is relevant, and compliance testing requested by customers or regulators.

Related standards

ISO 105‑E02:2013 is one part of the ISO 105 series (Tests for colour fastness). Closely related parts include ISO 105‑A01 (general principles and guidance), ISO 105‑E01 (colour fastness to water), ISO 105‑E03 (colour fastness to chlorinated water/swimming‑pool water), ISO 105‑E04 (perspiration) and other E‑series methods for aqueous agents; additional parts of ISO 105 cover light, washing, rubbing and other fastness tests.

Keywords

ISO 105, colour fastness, sea water, seawater, textiles, fastness test, colour change, staining, textile testing, quality control, PDF

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 105‑E02:2013 is the international test method for assessing the colour fastness of textile materials when exposed to sea water (immersion). It defines specimen handling, exposure and assessment procedures for laboratory testing.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers specimen preparation, immersion in sea water or an equivalent sodium chloride solution, drying and the visual assessment of colour change and staining of adjacent fabrics using standard grey scales or equivalent evaluation systems.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Textile test laboratories, manufacturers (apparel, swimwear, marine textiles), quality assurance teams, designers and researchers who need to evaluate or compare colour fastness under seawater exposure conditions.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2013 edition (Edition 5) is the current published edition. It was published on 6 March 2013 and has been subject to ISO review cycles; it remains the valid edition for this part of ISO 105.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — ISO 105 is a multi‑part series of standards for tests for colour fastness. Part E02 addresses sea water; other parts address water, perspiration, chlorinated water, light, washing, rubbing and many more specific fastness conditions.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Colour fastness, sea water, seawater, textiles, ISO 105, fastness testing, colour change, staining, quality control.