Dimensional change of textiles as a result of washing and drying

This test is a combination of three ISO standards that are together used to asses dimensional changes in textiles after domestic washing and drying cycles. The results are expressed as percentages (%) of either extension (+) or shrinkage (–).

Testing is based on the following standards:

ISO 6330 – Domestic washing and drying procedures for textile testing

ISO 5077 – Textiles – Determination of dimensional change in washing and drying

ISO 3759 – Textiles – Preparation, marking, and measuring of fabric specimens and garments in tests for determination of dimensional change.