Textiles - Determination of dimensional change of fabrics - Accelerated machine method

ISO 23231:2008 specifies a test method for an accelerated procedure for determination of the dimensional change of fabrics which will then be made into garments or other end-use articles that will be laundered in a variety of settings. The procedure uses an apparatus with programmable settings that simulate multiple domestic or industrial laundering actions as well as wet processing operations in fabric manufacturing. This method is less suitable for heavy, tightly woven fabrics, such as denim, and fabrics with water-repellent finish. This method and the apparatus are not to be used to develop care labels. While ISO 23231:2008 is intended to measure the same dimensional property as in ISO 5077, its application is as an accelerated test for use in a production environment.

Textiles — Détermination des variations dimensionnelles des étoffes — Méthode machine accélérée

L'ISO 23231:2008 spécifie une méthode d'essai relative à un processus accéléré de détermination des variations dimensionnelles des étoffes destinées à être transformées en vêtements ou en tout autre article d'utilisation finale, qui seront soumis à des opérations d'entretien suivant différents programmes. Elle utilise un appareil doté de fonctions programmables, qui simule les diverses opérations d'entretien, tant domestiques qu'industrielles, ainsi que les opérations de traitement au mouillé effectuées en fabrication. La méthode convient moins aux tissus lourds et serrés, comme le denim, et aux étoffes hydrofuges. La méthode et l'appareillage sont à ne pas utiliser pour développer des étiquettes d'entretien. Comme l'ISO 23231:2008 a pour but de mesurer les mêmes propriétés dimensionnelles que l'ISO 5077, sa mise en application correspond à un essai accéléré destiné à la production.

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
25-Aug-2008
Current Stage
9599 - Withdrawal of International Standard
Start Date
14-Mar-2025
Completion Date
13-Dec-2025

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Effective Date
11-Nov-2023

Overview

ISO 23231:2008 - Textiles: Determination of dimensional change of fabrics - Accelerated machine method - defines an accelerated, production‑focused test to measure the dimensional change (shrinkage or growth) of fabrics that will be made into garments or other end‑use articles and laundered in a variety of settings. The method uses a programmable apparatus that simulates multiple domestic or industrial laundering actions and wet‑processing operations to produce rapid, repeatable dimensional‑change data for quality control and production use. This method is not intended for development of care labels and is less suitable for heavy, tightly woven fabrics (e.g., denim) or fabrics with water‑repellent finishes.

Key topics and technical requirements

  • Scope & purpose: Accelerated testing for production environments to assess fabric relaxation, shrinkage, and growth behavior.
  • Apparatus: A vertical perforated drum with partitions, programmable agitation and drying cycles, hydro‑extraction and hot air drying. (The document notes a commercially available apparatus - Quickwash Plus® by SDL Atlas - and a related patent.)
  • Specimens & benchmarks:
    • Typical specimen sizes: 190 × 190 mm (125 mm benchmark) or 255 × 255 mm (255 mm benchmark, often aligned diagonally).
    • Minimum of four specimens per sample; additional replicates recommended to improve precision.
  • Test procedure:
    • Programmed wash/rinse/extract/dry cycles that simulate laundering actions; detergents are not used in the accelerated procedure.
    • Ensure specimens are fully dry before measurement and allow a short rest period prior to measurement.
  • Measurements & calculation:
    • Dimensional change expressed as percent difference between original and post‑test benchmark distances, reported to 0.1% (length and width separately).
    • Test report must include individual and average percent change, programme used, specimen alignment/size, fabric description and any deviations.
  • Limitations: Not suited for some heavy or water‑repellent fabrics; users should establish correlation with full laundering methods.

Applications and users

ISO 23231:2008 is used for:

  • Production quality control in textile mills and finishing plants
  • Incoming inspection and batch verification for garment manufacturers
  • Textile testing laboratories and R&D teams assessing fabric stability under simulated laundering
  • Process engineers seeking accelerated feedback on dimensional behaviour after wet processing

Benefits: faster turnaround than full laundering tests, high repeatability, suitability for production environments where quick decisions on fabric acceptance or process adjustments are needed.

Related standards

  • ISO 5077 - Similar dimensional property measured by standard (non‑accelerated) methods
  • ISO 6330 - Domestic washing and drying procedures - used for correlation with accelerated programmes

Keywords: ISO 23231:2008, dimensional change, textile testing, accelerated laundering, fabric shrinkage, Quickwash Plus, production quality control.

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ISO 23231:2008 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Textiles - Determination of dimensional change of fabrics - Accelerated machine method". This standard covers: ISO 23231:2008 specifies a test method for an accelerated procedure for determination of the dimensional change of fabrics which will then be made into garments or other end-use articles that will be laundered in a variety of settings. The procedure uses an apparatus with programmable settings that simulate multiple domestic or industrial laundering actions as well as wet processing operations in fabric manufacturing. This method is less suitable for heavy, tightly woven fabrics, such as denim, and fabrics with water-repellent finish. This method and the apparatus are not to be used to develop care labels. While ISO 23231:2008 is intended to measure the same dimensional property as in ISO 5077, its application is as an accelerated test for use in a production environment.

ISO 23231:2008 specifies a test method for an accelerated procedure for determination of the dimensional change of fabrics which will then be made into garments or other end-use articles that will be laundered in a variety of settings. The procedure uses an apparatus with programmable settings that simulate multiple domestic or industrial laundering actions as well as wet processing operations in fabric manufacturing. This method is less suitable for heavy, tightly woven fabrics, such as denim, and fabrics with water-repellent finish. This method and the apparatus are not to be used to develop care labels. While ISO 23231:2008 is intended to measure the same dimensional property as in ISO 5077, its application is as an accelerated test for use in a production environment.

ISO 23231:2008 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 59.080.30 - Textile fabrics. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

ISO 23231:2008 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ISO 23231:2025. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 23231
First edition
2008-09-01
Textiles — Determination of dimensional
change of fabrics — Accelerated machine
method
Textiles — Détermination des variations dimensionnelles des étoffes —
Méthode machine accélérée
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Contents Page
Foreword. iv
Introduction . v
1 Scope. 1
2 Normative references. 1
3 Terms and definitions. 1
4 Principle. 2
5 Uses and limitations. 2
6 Apparatus and materials. 2
7 Sampling. 3
8 Specimens. 3
9 Conditioning. 5
10 Procedure. 5
11 Measurement. 5
12 Calculation. 6
13 Test report. 6
Annex A (informative) Interlaboratory study results . 7
Bibliography . 8

Foreword
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ISO 23231 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 38, Textiles, Subcommittee SC 2, Cleansing,
finishing and water resistance tests.
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Introduction
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) draws attention to the fact that it is claimed that
compliance with this document may involve the use of a patent concerning the apparatus given in 6.1 and
shown in Figure 1.
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The holder of this patent right has assured ISO that he is willing to negotiate licences under reasonable and
non-discriminatory terms and conditions with applicants throughout the world. In this respect, the statement of
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SDL Atlas LLC
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Rock Hill, South Carolina 29732
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Tel.: +1-803-329-2110
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 23231:2008(E)

Textiles — Determination of dimensional change of fabrics —
Accelerated machine method
1 Scope
1.1 This International Standard specifies a test method for an accelerated procedure for determination of
the dimensional change of fabrics which will then be made into garments or other end-use articles that will be
laundered in a variety of settings. The procedure uses an apparatus with programmable settings that simulate
multiple domestic or industrial laundering actions as well as wet processing operations in fabric manufacturing.
This method is less suitable for heavy, tightly woven fabrics, such as denim, and fabrics with water-repellent
finish. This method and the apparatus are not to be used to develop care labels.
1.2 While this International Standard is intended to measure the same dimensional property as in ISO 5077,
its application is as an accelerated test for use in a production environment. It is not unusual for different test
methods to exist for determining the same property. Examples are methods for abrasion, for pilling, and for
colour fastness to light.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application 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 6330, Textiles — Domestic washing and drying procedures for textile testing
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
dimensional change
generic term for changes in length or width of a fabric specimen subjected to specified conditions
NOTE The change is usually expressed as a percentage of the initial dimension of a specimen.
3.2
growth
〈of textile materials〉 dimensional change resulting in an increase of length or width of a specimen
3.3
laundering
〈of textile materials〉 process intended to remove soils and/or stains by treatment (washing) with an aqueous
detergent solution and normally including subsequent rinsing, extracting, and drying
3.4
shrinkage
〈of textile materials〉 dimensional change resulting in a decrease in the length or width of a specimen
4 Principle
This is an accelerated method for ascertaining the relaxation and shrinkage behaviour of textile fabrics and
textile products. A sample is submitted separately to a short complete washing cycle in a whirling hot washing
bath and to a few short complete treatment cycles in a whirling hot water bath, each cycle being finished by a
short hydroextraction of the sample and drying in a hot air stream. The method is performed during incessant
movement of the yarns at cross-over points and flexing of the yarns in the textile structure of the sample.
Dimensional changes are determined by comparing the
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NORME ISO
INTERNATIONALE 23231
Première édition
2008-09-01
Textiles — Détermination des variations
dimensionnelles des étoffes — Méthode
machine accélérée
Textiles — Determination of dimensional change of fabrics —
Accelerated machine method
Numéro de référence
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Sommaire Page
Avant-propos. iv
Introduction . v
1 Domaine d'application. 1
2 Références normatives. 1
3 Termes et définitions. 1
4 Principe. 2
5 Usages et limites. 2
6 Appareillage et matériaux. 2
7 Échantillonnage . 3
8 Éprouvettes. 3
9 Conditionnement . 5
10 Mode opératoire. 5
11 Mesurages. 5
12 Calculs. 6
13 Rapport d'essai . 6
Annexe A (informative) Résultats d'une étude entre laboratoires . 7
Bibliographie . 8

Avant-propos
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internationales adoptés par les comités techniques sont soumis aux comités membres pour vote. Leur
publication comme Normes internationales requiert l'approbation de 75 % au moins des comités membres
votants.
L'ISO 23231 a été élaborée par le comité technique ISO/TC 38, Textiles, sous-comité SC 2, Méthodes
d'entretien, de finition et de résistance à l'eau.
iv © ISO 2008 – Tous droits réservés

Introduction
L'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO) attire l'attention sur le fait qu'il est déclaré que la
conformité avec le présent document peut impliquer l'utilisation d'un brevet intéressant l'appareillage décrit en
6.1 et illustré à la Figure 1.
L'ISO ne prend pas position quant à la preuve, à la validité et à la portée de ce droit de propriété.
Le détenteur de ce droit de propriété a donné l'assurance à l'ISO qu'il consent à négocier des licences avec
des demandeurs du monde entier, à des termes et conditions raisonnables et non discriminatoires. À ce
propos, la déclaration du détenteur de ce droit de propriété est enregistrée à l'ISO. Des informations peuvent
être demandées à l'adresse suivante:
SDL Atlas LLC
3934 Airway Drive
Rock Hill, South Carolina 29732
USA
Téléphone: +1-803-329-2110
E-mail: info@sdlatlas.com
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de propriété autres que ceux mentionnés ci-dessus. L'ISO ne saurait être tenue pour responsable de
l'identification de ces droits de propriété en tout ou partie.

NORME INTERNATIONALE ISO 23231:2008(F)

Textiles — Détermination des variations dimensionnelles des
étoffes — Méthode machine accélérée
1 Domaine d'application
1.1 La présente Norme internationale spécifie une méthode d'essai relative à un processus accéléré de
détermination des variations dimensionnelles des étoffes destinées à être transformées en vêtements ou en
tout autre article d'utilisation finale, qui seront soumis à des opérations d'entretien suivant différents
programmes. Elle utilise un appareil doté de fonctions programmables, qui simule les diverses opérations
d'entretien, tant domestiques qu'industrielles, ainsi que les opérations de traitement au mouillé effectuées en
fabrication. La méthode convient moins aux tissus lourds et serrés, comme le denim, et aux étoffes
hydrofuges. La méthode et l'appareillage sont à ne pas utiliser pour développer des étiquettes d'entretien.
1.2 Comme la présente Norme internationale a pour but de mesurer les mêmes propriétés dimensionnelles
que l'ISO 5077, sa mise en application correspond à un essai accéléré destiné à la production. Il n'est pas
rare qu'il existe différentes méthodes d'essai afin de déterminer la même propriété. Les méthodes de
détermination de l'abrasion, du boulochage et de la solidité des teintures à la lumière en sont des exemples.
2 Références normatives
Les documents de référence suivants sont indispensables pour l'application du présent document. Pour les
références datées, seule l'édition citée s'applique. Pour les références non datées, la dernière édition du
document de référence s'applique (y compris les éventuels amendements).
ISO 6330, Textiles — Méthodes de lavage et de séchage domestiques en vue des essais des textiles
3 Termes et définitions
Pour les besoins du présent document, les termes et définitions suivants s'appliquent.
3.1
variation dimensionnelle
terme générique désignant la variation de longueur ou de largeur d'un échantillon d'étoffe soumis à des
conditions spécifiques
NOTE Cette variation est exprimée généralement en pourcentage de la dimension initiale de l'échantillon.
3.2
allongement
〈de matières textiles〉 variation dimensionnelle résultant en une augmentation de la longueur ou de la largeur
d'une éprouvette
3.3
entretien
〈de matières textiles〉 procédé destiné à enlever les salissures et/ou les taches en les soumettant à un
traitement (lavage) à l'aide d'une solution détergente aqueuse et impliquant normalement un rinçage, un
essorage et un séchage ultérieurs
3.4
retrait
〈de matières textiles〉 variation dimensionnelle résultant en une diminution de la longueur ou de la largeur
d'une éprouvette
4 Principe
Il s'agit d'une méthode accélérée de détermination de l'effet de relaxation et du retrait potentiel d'une étoffe ou
d'un article textile. Un échantillon est soumis séparément à un cycle de lavage complet court dans un bain de
lavage tourbillonnant et chaud, et à quelques cycles de traitement complet courts dans un bain de lavage
tourbillonnant et chaud, chaque cycle se terminant par un essorage court de l'échantillon et par un séchage à
l'air chaud. La méthode est réalisée au cours d'un processus de mouvement continu des fils aux points
d'entrelacement et dans la structure textile de l'échantillon. Les variations dimensionnelles sont déterminées
en comparant les distances entre repères dans le sens de la longueur et de la largeur avant et après un cycle
d'essai programmé.
5 Usages et limites
5.1 Bien que des données comparatives existent entre la variation dimensionnelle de certains textiles après
un lavage
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記事タイトル:ISO 23231:2008 - テキスタイル - ファブリックの寸法変化の測定 - 加速機械法 記事内容:ISO 23231:2008は、様々な設定を持つ装置を使用して、様々な設定で洗濯される衣類やその他の使用記事になる予定のファブリックの寸法変化を測定するための加速手順のテスト方法を規定しています。この手法では、国内や産業の洗濯行為、ファブリックの製造時の湿式加工操作をシミュレートするプログラム可能な装置が使用されます。ただし、この方法ではデニムなどの重い緻密なファブリックや撥水加工が施されたファブリックには適していません。また、この方法や装置は洗濯表示を作成するためには使用しないでください。ISO 23231:2008は、ISO 5077と同じ寸法特性を測定することを目的としていますが、生産環境での加速テストに使用されます。

제목: ISO 23231: 2008 - 직물 - 원단의 치수 변화 결정 - 가속 기계 방법 내용: ISO 23231: 2008은 다양한 환경에서 세탁될 의류 또는 기타 최종 소비 용품으로 제작될 원단의 치수 변화를 결정하기 위한 가속 프로시저에 대한 시험 방법을 명시합니다. 이 절차에서는 가정용 또는 산업용 세탁 작업뿐만 아니라 직물 제조에서의 습식 처리 공정을 시뮬레이션하는 프로그램 설정이 있는 장치를 사용합니다. 이 방법은 데님과 같은 무거운, 조밀하게 짠 직물이나 방수 마감이 있는 직물에는 적합하지 않습니다. 이 방법과 장치는 세탁 손질 지침을 개발하는 데 사용되어서는 안 됩니다. ISO 23231: 2008은 ISO 5077과 동일한 치수 특성을 측정하기 위한 것이지만, 생산 환경에서 사용하기 위한 가속 테스트로 응용됩니다.

ISO 23231:2008 is a test method used to determine the dimensional change of fabrics that will be made into garments or other end-use articles. It uses an apparatus with programmable settings to simulate multiple laundering actions and fabric manufacturing processes. This method is not suitable for heavy fabrics or those with water-repellent finishes. It is primarily used as an accelerated test in a production environment, not for developing care labels. ISO 23231:2008 is similar to ISO 5077 but is specifically designed for fast testing.

기사 제목: ISO 23231:2008 - 직물 - 직물의 치수변화 결정 - 가속기 이용법 기사 내용: ISO 23231:2008은 다양한 설정을 가진 장치를 사용하여 다양한 환경에서 세탁되는 의류나 기타 최종 사용 제품으로 제작될 직물의 치수변화를 결정하기 위한 가속 절차에 대한 테스트 방법을 명시한다. 이 방법은 가정용 또는 산업용 세탁 행위와 직물 제조 공정에서의 습식 가공 작업을 모방하는 데 사용된다. 이 방법은 데님과 같은 무거운, 직조가 깐깐한 직물이나 방수 마감이 있는 직물에는 적합하지 않다. 이 방법과 장치는 세탁 표지를 개발하는 데 사용해서는 안 된다. ISO 23231:2008은 ISO 5077의 치수 특성과 동일한 치수 특성을 측정하기 위한 것이지만, 생산 환경에서 사용하기 위해 가속 테스트로 사용된다.

ISO 23231:2008 is a test method that is used to determine the dimensional change of fabrics that will be made into garments or other end-use articles that will be laundered. The method utilizes an apparatus with programmable settings that simulate various laundering actions and wet processing operations. It is important to note that this method is not suitable for heavy, tightly woven fabrics or fabrics with water-repellent finish. Additionally, this method should not be used to develop care labels. The purpose of ISO 23231:2008 is to provide an accelerated test for use in a production environment, measuring the same dimensional property as ISO 5077.

記事のタイトル:ISO 23231:2008 - 繊維製品- 繊維の寸法変化の測定- 加速度機械法 記事の内容:ISO 23231:2008は、洋服やその他の最終使用製品になる織物の寸法変化を測定するための加速度手法の試験方法を規定しています。この手法では、家庭や産業の洗濯作業および織物の製造過程での湿潤処理操作をシミュレートするプログラム可能な設定を持つ装置を使用します。この方法はデニムのような重く密に織られた織物や撥水仕上げのある織物には適していません。また、この方法と装置は洗濯の手入れラベルを開発するために使用されることはありません。ISO 23231:2008はISO 5077と同じ寸法特性を測定することを目的としていますが、生産環境での加速度テストとして適用されます。