Standard Guide for Evaluating Color Transfer or Color Loss of Dyed Fabrics in Laundering (Not Suitable for Detergent or Washing Machine Rankings)

The information about the standard:

Designation standards: ASTM D5548-13(2020)
Publication date standards: 1.12.2020
The number of pages: 3
Approximate weight : 9 g (0.02 lbs)
Country: American technical standard
Category: Technical standards ASTM

Annotation of standard text ASTM D5548-13(2020) :

This guide covers the evaluation of the effect of dyestuff color transfer or color loss from dyed fabrics. It is designed as a laboratory screening test to aid in the formulation of detergent products or the comparison of two or more detergents, it is not suitable for detergent or washing machine rankings. The apparatus and materials use in evaluating color transfer or color loss of dyed fabrics are presented in details. The procedure for color transfer in one wash, and color loss in three washes are presented in details.

Keywords:
colorfastness, dye fading, dye transfer, fabrics ,, ICS Number Code 59.080.01 (Textiles in general)