ISO 105-X19:2020

Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part X19: Colour fastness to rubbing (Gakushin test method)

This document specifies the test method for determining the resistance of the colour of textiles of all kinds to rubbing off and staining other materials using convex specimen stage (Gakushin test method). Two test methods are specified, one with a dry rubbing cloth and one with a wet rubbing cloth. This document is applicable to textiles made from all kinds of fibres in the form of yarn or fabric, including textile floor coverings and other pile fabrics, whether dyed or printed.

Textiles — Essais de solidité des coloris — Partie X19: Solidité des coloris au frottement (Méthode d'essai Gakushin)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 11-Aug-2020
• ICS: 59.080.01 - Textiles in general
• Technical Committee: ISO/TC 38/SC 1 - Tests for coloured textiles and colorants
• Drafting Committee: ISO/TC 38/SC 1/WG 13 - Miscellaneous technical projects
• Current Stage: 6060 - International Standard published
• Start Date: 12-Aug-2020
• Due Date: 18-Feb-2022
• Completion Date: 12-Aug-2020

Standards Content (Sample)

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 105-X19
First edition
2020-08
Textiles — Tests for colour fastness —
Part X19:
Colour fastness to rubbing (Gakushin
test method)
Textiles — Essais de solidité des coloris —
Partie X19: Solidité des coloris au frottement (Méthode d'essai
Gakushin)
Reference number
ISO 105-X19:2020(E)
ISO 2020
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Contents Page

Foreword ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................iv

1 Scope ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1

2 Normative references ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

3 Terms and definitions ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

4 Principles ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

5 Apparatus ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2

6 Test specimens........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3

7 Procedure..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

7.1 Dry rubbing test ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

7.2 Wet rubbing test .................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

8 Evaluation .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

9 Test report ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Annex A (informative) Typical figure of rubbing meter with six rubbing fingers (Gakushin

test method) .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5

Annex B (informative) Precision data ................................................................................................................................................................. 6

Bibliography .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................11

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Foreword

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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 105-X19:2020(E)
Textiles — Tests for colour fastness —
Part X19:
Colour fastness to rubbing (Gakushin test method)
1 Scope

This document specifies the test method for determining the resistance of the colour of textiles of all

kinds to rubbing off and staining other materials using convex specimen stage (Gakushin test method).

Two test methods are specified, one with a dry rubbing cloth and one with a wet rubbing cloth.

This document is applicable to textiles made from all kinds of fibres in the form of yarn or fabric,

including textile floor coverings and other pile fabrics, whether dyed or printed.

2 Normative references

The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content

constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For

undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

ISO 105-A01, Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part A01: General principles of testing

ISO 105-A03, Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part A03: Grey scale for assessing staining

ISO 105-A04, Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part A04: Method for the instrumental assessment of

the degree of staining of adjacent fabrics

ISO 105-F09, Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part F09: Specification for cotton rubbing cloth

ISO 139, Textiles — Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing
ISO 3696, Water for analytical laboratory use — Specification and test methods
3 Terms and definitions
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4 Principles

The test specimen on the convex specimen stage is rubbed by the cotton rubbing cloth fastened to the

rubbing finger with a reciprocating motion. After the test is carried out, the cotton rubbing cloth is

assessed by comparing with the grey scale for assessing staining or instrumentally.

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5 Apparatus
5.1 Rubbing meter

Suitable testing device for determining the colour fastness to rubbing (Gakushin test method) is shown

in Figure 1 and Annex A, consisting of convex specimen stage, rubbing finger, arm and a cycle counter

with automatic stop which are specified as follows.

5.1.1 Convex specimen stage, shall be (200 ± 1) mm radius of curvature (ρ ) and reciprocates

(120 ± 3) mm with 30 reciprocations per minute. The test specimen fastened by clamps on the convex

specimen stage is rubbed with the cotton rubbing cloth fastened to rubbing finger by moving to and fro

in a straight line along (100 ± 3) mm track.

5.1.2 Rubbing finger, shall be a rounded surface of (20 ± 0,5) mm squares with (45 ± 1) mm radius of

curvature (ρ ) capable of being fastened the cotton rubbing cloth (5.2).

5.1.3 Arm, one end is connected to the fulcrum shaft and the other end is connected to rubbing finger.

The rubbing finger shall exert a downward force of (2 ± 0,1) N and is capable of being moved along with

the convex specimen stage.
Dimensions in millimetres
Key
l 20 ± 0,5 1 arm
l 20 ± 0,5 2 fulcrum shaft
l 110 ± 1 3 convex specimen stage
ρ 200 ± 1 4 test specimen
ρ 45 ± 1 5 cotton rubbing cloth
6 rubbing finger
Figure 1 — Typical diagram of rubbing meter (Gakushin test method)

5.2 Cotton rubbing cloth, in accordance with ISO 105-F09, is at least 50 mm squares.

5.3 Grey scale for assessing staining, in accordance with ISO 105-A03.

5.4 Spectrophotometer or colorimeter for assessing staining, in accordance with ISO 105-A04.

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5.5 Soft-back water resistant abrasive paper, recommended grain size is P320 specified in

ISO 6344-1. Alternative grain size may be used by agreement between the interested parties. In this case,

it shall be reported in the test report.
5.6 Double-sided tape, with the thickness not more than 0,5 mm.
6 Test specimens

6.1 If the textile to be tested is a fabric or textile floor covering, two pieces not

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