EN ISO 105-X12:2016

• Abstract:

  ISO 105-X12:2016 specifies a method for determining the resistance of the colour of textiles of all kinds, including textile floor coverings and other pile fabrics, to rubbing off and staining other materials.; The method is applicable to textiles made from all kinds of fibres in the form of yarn or fabric, including textile floor coverings, whether dyed or printed.; Two tests may be made, one with a dry rubbing cloth and one with a wet rubbing cloth.

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 21-Jun-2016
• Withdrawal Date: 30-Dec-2016
• ICS: 59.080.01 - Textiles in general
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 248 - Textiles and textile products
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 248 - Textiles and textile products
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 22-Jun-2016
• Completion Date: 22-Jun-2016
• Ref Project: SIST EN ISO 105-X12:2016 - Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part X12: Colour fastness to rubbing (ISO 105-X12: 2016)

• Replaces: EN ISO 105-X12:2002 - Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part X12: Color fastness to rubbing (ISO 105-X12:2001)
• Effective Date: 06-Nov-2013
• Refers: ISO 139:2005 - Textiles — Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing
• Effective Date: 25-Aug-2026
• Refers: ISO 105-A03:1993 - Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part A03: Grey scale for assessing staining
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Refers: ISO 105-A01:2010 - Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part A01: General principles of testing
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Refers: ISO 105-F09:2009 - Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part F09: Specification for cotton rubbing cloth
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Refers: EN 13480-6:2012/A1:2016 - Metallic industrial piping - Part 6: Additional requirements for buried piping
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 17353:2020+A1:2025 - Protective clothing - Enhanced visibility equipment for medium risk situations - Test methods and requirements
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: ENV 14237:2002 - Textiles in the healthcare system
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 13138-3:2021 - Buoyant aids for swimming instruction - Part 3: Safety requirements and test methods for swim seats into which a user is positioned
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 13138-2:2007 - Buoyant aids for swimming instruction - Part 2: Safety requirements and test methods for buoyant aids to be held
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 16315:2014 - Textiles - Silk woven fabrics for womenswear, silk squares, scarves and ties - Requirements and test methods
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 15618:2009+A1:2012 - Rubber- or plastic-coated fabrics - Upholstery fabrics - Classification and methods of test
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 13138-1:2014 - Buoyant aids for swimming instruction - Part 1: Safety requirements and test methods for buoyant aids to be worn
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 13536:2001 - Manufactured articles filled with feather and down - Requirements for clothing - Light use
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 13138-1:2021 - Buoyant aids for swimming instruction - Part 1: Safety requirements and test methods for buoyant aids to be worn
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026

Overview

EN ISO 105-X12:2016 / ISO 105-X12:2016 defines a standardized laboratory method to determine the resistance of textile colour to rubbing (crocking). The method applies to textiles of all kinds - yarns, fabrics, printed materials and textile floor coverings - and covers both dry and wet rubbing conditions. The test quantifies staining of a cotton rubbing cloth to produce reproducible ratings for quality control and specification compliance.

Key Topics

• Scope and applicability: Suitable for dyed or printed textiles, pile fabrics and carpet specimens. Two alternative rubbing finger geometries accommodate pile and non-pile materials.
• Apparatus and fixtures: Two rubbing fingers are specified: a rectangular "crock block" finger for pile fabrics and a 16 mm diameter cylindrical finger for other textiles. The downward force is (9 ± 0.2) N and the reciprocating track is (104 ± 3) mm.
• Rubbing cloth and conditioning: Cotton rubbing cloths (desized, bleached) are cut to specified sizes. Test specimens and rubbing cloths are conditioned in the standard atmosphere of ISO 139 (minimum 4 h) prior to testing.
• Procedure: Typical dry test runs 20 cycles (10 forward and 10 back) at ~1 cycle/s. Wet rubbing uses a pre-soaked cloth (examples in the standard include 95–100% uptake; commonly used soak levels such as 65 ± 5% are noted).
• Evaluation and reporting: Staining on the rubbing cloth is assessed using the ISO grey scale (ISO 105-A03). The test report shall reference ISO 105-X12:2016 and record apparatus, finger used, force, specimen orientation and results.

Applications

• Quality control: Routine monitoring of crocking performance during production of apparel, upholstery and carpets.
• Material selection: Compare dyes, prints and finishing processes to minimise staining of other materials and skin contact issues.
• Supplier and compliance testing: Verify that textile shipments meet contractual colour fastness requirements and regulatory expectations for durability.
• Product development: Evaluate effects of fibre type, dye system and printing methods on rubbing fastness for new collections.

Related Standards

• ISO 105-A01 - General principles of colour fastness testing
• ISO 105-A03 - Grey scale for assessing staining
• ISO 105-F09 - Specification for cotton rubbing cloth
• ISO 139 - Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing
• ISO 105-X16 is referenced for rotary devices when testing small or complex colour areas. The standard also notes AATCC Test Methods as comparable apparatus references.

Keywords: colour fastness, rubbing, crocking, staining, textiles, ISO 105-X12:2016, dry rubbing, wet rubbing, pile fabrics, textile floor coverings.

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2016
1DGRPHãþD
SIST EN ISO 105-X12:2002
Tekstilije - Preskušanje barvne obstojnosti - Del X12: Barvna obstojnost pri
drgnjenju (ISO 105-X12: 2016)
Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part X12: Colour fastness to rubbing (ISO 105-X12:
2016)
Textilien - Farbechtheitsprüfungen - Teil X12: Reibechtheit von Färbungen (ISO 105-
X12: 2016)
Textiles - Essais de solidité des teintures - Partie X12: Solidité des teintures au
frottement (ISO 105-X12: 2016)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 105-X12:2016
ICS:
59.080.01 Tekstilije na splošno Textiles in general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 105-X12
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
June 2016
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 59.080.01 Supersedes EN ISO 105-X12:2002
English Version
Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part X12: Colour
fastness to rubbing (ISO 105-X12:2016)
Textiles - Essais de solidité des coloris - Partie X12: Textilien - Farbechtheitsprüfungen - Teil X12:
Solidité des coloris au frottement (ISO 105-X12:2016) Farbechtheit gegen Reiben (ISO 105-X12:2016)
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European foreword . 3

European foreword
This document (EN ISO 105-X12:2016) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 38
"Textiles" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 248 “Textiles and textile products” the
secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by December 2016, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by December 2016.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
This document supersedes EN ISO 105-X12:2002.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
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Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 105-X12:2016 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 105-X12:2016 without any
modification.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 105-X12
Sixth edition
2016-06-01
Textiles — Tests for colour fastness —
Part X12:
Colour fastness to rubbing
Textiles — Essais de solidité des coloris —
Partie X12: Solidité des coloris au frottement
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ISO 105-X12:2016(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Principle . 1
4 Apparatus . 1
5 Test specimens. 2
6 Procedure. 3
6.1 General . 3
6.2 Dry rubbing . 3
6.3 Wet rubbing . 3
6.4 Drying . 3
7 Evaluation . 3
8 Test report . 3
Bibliography . 5
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