Color fastness of textiles

Color fastness describes a textile's ability to retain its original color when exposed to different types of chemical, mechanical, or environmental stress.

We offer color fastness testing according to the following standards:

  • EN ISO 105-C06 Colour fastness to domestic & commercial laundering with detergent

  • EN ISO 105-C08 Colour fastness to domestic & commercial laundering with a non-phosphate reference detergent

  • EN ISO 105-C09 Colour fastness to oxidative bleach

  • EN ISO 105-C10 Colour fastness to washing with soap

  • EN ISO 105-D02 - Color fastness to rubbing with organic solvents

  • EN ISO 105-E01 - Color fastness to water

  • EN ISO 105-E02 - Color fastness to seawater

  • EN ISO 105-E03 - Color fastness to chlorinated water

  • EN ISO 105-E04 - Color fastness to alkaline and acidic perspiration

  • EN ISO 105-E05 - Color fastness to acid spotting

  • EN ISO 105-E06 - Color fastness to alkaline spotting

  • EN ISO 105-E07 - Color fastness to water spotting

  • EN ISO 105-E08 - Color fastness to hot water

  • EN ISO 105-N02 - Color fastness to peroxide bleaching

  • EN ISO 105-X04 - Color fastness to mercerizing

  • EN ISO 105-X05 - Color fastness to organic solvents

  • EN ISO 105-X11 - Color fastness to hot pressing (dry, damp, or wet)

  • ISO 105-X12 - Color fastness to rubbing

  • EN 20105-N01 - Color fastness to hypochlorite bleaching

  • DIN 53160-1 - Color fastness to saliva

  • DIN 53160-2 - Color fastness to artificial sweat

  • DIN 54034 - Color fastness to mild hypochlorite bleaching

Please let us know which method(s) should be used when requesting a quote.

Suitable sample matrices
Woven and knitted fabrics and textiles
Required sample quantity
A4
Typical turnaround time
4 weeks after receiving the samples
Available quality systems
Accredited testing laboratory

Price

Typical price range (Excl. VAT):
68–95 €per sample

We also charge a 97 € service fee per order.

Large batches of samples are eligible for discounts.

Questions? We're happy to help.

Questions? We're happy to help.

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