ISO 18080-2-2015 PDF

Full title and description

Textiles — Test methods for evaluating the electrostatic propensity of fabrics — Part 2: Test method using rotary mechanical friction. This international standard specifies a laboratory test method that uses rotary mechanical friction to charge fabric specimens and measures the resulting friction‑charged electrostatic potential to evaluate a fabric's tendency to become electrostatically charged under controlled conditions.

Abstract

ISO 18080-2:2015 defines a rotary-mechanical-friction test procedure for fabrics capable of withstanding frictional charging, including specimen preparation, test apparatus and operating conditions, measurement of the electrostatic potential produced, and interpretation of results. The method is intended for fabrics of various compositions and constructions but may be unsuitable for weak or loosely woven fabrics or for direct evaluation of garments for personnel safety or protection of electrostatic-discharge-sensitive devices.

General information

• Status: Published (confirmed).
• Publication date: 11 December 2015.
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 59.080.30 (Textile fabrics).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2015).
• Number of pages: 14.

Key bibliographic and life‑cycle information as published by ISO.

Scope

Specifies a laboratory test method using rotary mechanical friction to produce and measure friction-charged electrostatic potential on fabric specimens. Applicable to fabrics of various compositions and constructions that can withstand the applied mechanical friction; not intended for some low‑strength or loosely constructed fabrics (which may require alternative methods) and not specifically intended as a direct safety test for garments or for qualification of materials used to protect electrostatic‑sensitive devices. The method complements other parts of the ISO 18080 series.

Key topics and requirements

• Rotary mechanical friction test apparatus and calibration requirements.
• Specimen dimensions, conditioning and mounting for reproducible charging.
• Procedure to apply controlled rotary friction and to record the resulting electrostatic potential.
• Measurement instruments and measurement points (electrostatic potential measurement and timing).
• Repeatability, number of test replicates and reporting of results for comparability.
• Limitations and guidance when testing low‑strength or loosely constructed fabrics; cross‑reference to ISO 18080‑1 (corona charging) when appropriate.

These topics summarize the standard's principal technical requirements and typical reporting points.

Typical use and users

Used by textile test laboratories, manufacturers (quality control and R&D), material suppliers, conformity assessment bodies and researchers assessing fabric electrostatic behaviour. It is referenced when standardized laboratory comparison of electrostatic propensity is required, and by organizations choosing an appropriate ISO 18080 test part for the fabric type and intended application. Note: for garment safety evaluations or ESD protection assessments, additional or alternative methods may be required.

Related standards

ISO 18080 is a multipart series. Closely related parts include ISO 18080-1:2015 (corona charging test), ISO 18080-3:2015 (manual friction test) and ISO 18080-4:2015 (horizontal mechanical friction test). All parts were published in 2015 under ISO/TC 38 (Textiles) and share the same ICS classification for textile fabrics.

Keywords

electrostatic propensity; textiles; fabrics; rotary mechanical friction; electrostatic potential; tribo‑charging; ISO 18080; textile test method; electrostatic measurement.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 18080-2:2015 is an international standard that specifies a laboratory test method using rotary mechanical friction to evaluate the electrostatic propensity (tendency to charge) of fabric specimens.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers apparatus, specimen preparation and conditioning, test procedure using rotary friction, measurement of the friction‑charged electrostatic potential, reporting of results and limitations of the method (noting some fabrics or garment assessments may be outside its intended application).

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Textile test laboratories, fabric and garment manufacturers (for materials R&D and quality control), standards bodies and researchers needing standardized laboratory comparison of fabric charging behaviour.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The edition was published on 11 December 2015. According to ISO's review information this publication was reviewed and confirmed (i.e., remains current as of its last five‑year review cycle). Users should check with their national standards body or ISO for any subsequent amendments or revisions.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — ISO 18080 is a multipart series. Companion parts include ISO 18080-1 (corona charging), ISO 18080-3 (manual friction) and ISO 18080-4 (horizontal mechanical friction), all published in 2015.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Electrostatic propensity, rotary mechanical friction, textile testing, electrostatic potential, tribo-charging, ISO 18080.