Einfluß von Farbstoffen auf die Hitzebeständigkeit von Polyamidfasern

Washability of e-textiles: current testing practices and the need for standardization

“…The following section gives an overview of 31 publications that include wash testing of e-textiles according to ISO 6330, 1 , 12–41 (Table 2). From the sources that state the standard version used, 16 follow the newest 2012 version, and 11 the previous 2000 version.…”

“…23 A programmable, standardized front-loading machine (also called a Wascator)—compliant with ISO 6330 specifications—is employed in six publications. 6 , 16 , 17 , 27 , 28 , 35 Of those, four originate at the research institute Fraunhofer IZM. In four of the publications—again stemming from the University of Lille—a Datacolor Ahiba IR, a piece of laboratory dyeing equipment, is used for testing instead of a (standard-compliant) washing machine.…”

“…From the programs listed in the standard, 4M (6A in the 2000 version)—gentle agitation, 40°C, 24 min—is the most widely used. 1 , 15–17 , 21 , 27 , 35 3N—normal agitation, 30°C, 30 min 36 , 37 —and 4N—normal agitation, 40°C, 30 min 18 , 41 —are other programs that are found in more than one source. While some sources claim to wash according to a specific standard program, they use a regular (typically non-programmable) household washing machine. These machines do not normally feature the standard programs within their range of available washing programs.…”

“…From the programs listed in the standard, 4M (6A in the 2000 version)—gentle agitation, 40°C, 24 min—is the most widely used. 1 , 15–17 , 21 , 27 , 35 3N—normal agitation, 30°C, 30 min 36 , 37 —and 4N—normal agitation, 40°C, 30 min 18 , 41 —are other programs that are found in more than one source.…”