SIST EN ISO 4484-1:2023
(Main)Textiles and textile products - Microplastics from textile sources - Part 1: Determination of material loss from fabrics during washing (ISO 4484-1:2023)
Textiles and textile products - Microplastics from textile sources - Part 1: Determination of material loss from fabrics during washing (ISO 4484-1:2023)
The method provides a means of systematically evaluating fibre loss during washing. Consideration has been given to best representation of realistic laundry conditions, to achieve comparable and accurate results. The method is designed to assess both synthetic and natural fiber loss.
Textilien und textile Erzeugnisse - Mikroplastik aus textilen Quellen - Teil 1: Bestimmung des Materialverlusts von textilen Flächengebilden beim Waschen (ISO 4484-1:2023)
Dieses Dokument beschreibt ein Verfahren zur systematischen Erfassung des Faserverlusts von Textilien unter Prüfbedingungen beim Waschen, um vergleichbare und genaue Ergebnisse zu erzielen. Es gibt keinen direkten Zusammenhang zwischen Materialverlusten bei der Haushaltswäsche und der gewerblichen Wäsche. Das Verfahren wurde entwickelt, um sowohl Faserverluste aller Arten zu bewerten, und stellt eine Modifikation von ISO 105 C06 dar.
ANMERKUNG In diesem Dokument wird davon ausgegangen, dass es sich bei den gesammelten Rückständen um Faserfragmente handelt. Zur Ermittlung der Art/Zusammensetzung dieser Rückstände kann das in ISO 4484 2 beschriebene Verfahren angewendet werden.
Textiles et produits textiles - Microplastiques d'origines textiles - Partie 1: Détermination des pertes de matière des étoffes pendant le lavage (ISO 4484-1:2023)
La méthode fournit un moyen de recueillir de manière systématique les pertes de matière des étoffes
dans des conditions de lavage normalisées afin d’obtenir des résultats exacts et comparables.
La méthode est conçue pour évaluer les pertes de matière synthétique et naturelle et constitue une
modification de l’ISO 105-C06.
NOTE Dans le cadre du présent document, tout débris recueilli est présumé être un fragment de fibre. Pour une
meilleure compréhension de la composition d’un tel débris, veuillez consulter le prISO 4484-2.
Tekstilije in tekstilni izdelki - Mikroplastika iz tekstilnih virov - 1. del: Ugotavljanje izgube materiala iz tkanin med pranjem (ISO 4484-1:2023)
Metoda omogoča sistematično ocenjevanje izgub vlaken med pranjem. Pripraviti je treba čim boljši prikaz realnih pogojev pranja, da se dosežejo primerljivi in natančni rezultati. Metoda je zasnovana za ocenjevanje izgub sintetičnih in naravnih vlaken.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN ISO 4484-1:2023
01-april-2023
Tekstilije in tekstilni izdelki - Mikroplastika iz tekstilnih virov - 1. del: Ugotavljanje
izgube materiala iz tkanin med pranjem (ISO 4484-1:2023)
Textiles and textile products - Microplastics from textile sources - Part 1: Determination
of material loss from fabrics during washing (ISO 4484-1:2023)
Textilien und textile Erzeugnisse - Mikroplastik aus textilen Quellen - Teil 1: Bestimmung
des Materialverlusts von textilen Flächengebilden beim Waschen (ISO 4484-1:2023)
Textiles et produits textiles - Microplastiques d'origines textiles - Partie 1: Détermination
des pertes de matière des étoffes pendant le lavage (ISO 4484-1:2023)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 4484-1:2023
ICS:
13.020.40 Onesnaževanje, nadzor nad Pollution, pollution control
onesnaževanjem in and conservation
ohranjanje
59.080.01 Tekstilije na splošno Textiles in general
SIST EN ISO 4484-1:2023 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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EN ISO 4484-1
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
February 2023
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 13.020.40; 59.080.01
English Version
Textiles and textile products - Microplastics from textile
sources - Part 1: Determination of material loss from
fabrics during washing (ISO 4484-1:2023)
Textiles et produits textiles - Microplastiques Textilien und textile Erzeugnisse - Mikroplastik aus
d'origines textiles - Partie 1: Détermination des pertes textilen Quellen - Teil 1: Bestimmung des
de matière des étoffes pendant le lavage (ISO 4484- Materialverlusts von textilen Flächengebilden beim
1:2023) Waschen (ISO 4484-1:2023)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 28 December 2022.
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European foreword
This document (EN ISO 4484-1:2023) 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 August 2023, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by August 2023.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards
body/national committee. A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
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, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 4484-1:2023 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 4484-1:2023 without any
modification.
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 4484-1
First edition
2023-02
Textiles and textile products —
Microplastics from textile sources —
Part 1:
Determination of material loss from
fabrics during washing
Textiles et produits textiles — Microplastiques d'origines textiles —
Partie 1: Détermination des pertes de matière des étoffes pendant le
lavage
Reference number
ISO 4484-1:2023(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Principle . 1
5 Reagents . 1
6 Apparatus . 2
7 Preparation of test specimen . 4
7.1 General . 4
7.2 Sampling . 4
7.3 Preparation of test specimens . 4
8 Procedure .5
8.1 Determination of dry mass of test specimens . 5
8.2 Filter preparation . . 5
8.3 Determination of dry mass of the filter . 5
8.4 Washing process . 5
8.5 Filtration process . 5
9 Expression of results . 6
10 Test report . 7
Annex A (informative) Rationale . 8
Annex B (informative) Statistical data . 9
Annex C (informative) Topics for further investigations — Containers of 550 ml .10
Bibliography .11
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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
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ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
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patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
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on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www.iso.org/patents).
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 38, Textiles, in collaboration with the
European Committee for Standardization (CEN) Technical Committee CEN/TC248, Textiles and textile
products, in accordance with the Agreement on technical cooperation between ISO and CEN (Vienna
Agreement).
A list of all parts in the ISO 4484 series can be found on the ISO website.
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Introduction
There is significant evidence that during laundering of textiles, release of fragments can occur. The
purpose of this document is to provide a method of assessment, to be used in laboratories, of the degree
to which different fabrics shed fibres and fibre fragments of all types. The results obtained by using
this document should enable manufacturers of textile articles to make an informed choice about the
type of fabric to use to reduce/minimize shedding as well as to test different methods of manufacture
that minimize material loss during laundering.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 4484-1:2023(E)
Textiles and textile products — Microplastics from textile
sources —
Part 1:
Determination of material loss from fabrics during
washing
1 Scope
This document describes a method for systematically collecting material loss from fabrics under
laundering test conditions to achieve comparable and accurate results. There is no direct correlation to
material loss during domestic and commercial laundering. The method is designed to assess material
loss of all types.
NOTE In this document, any collected debris is assumed to be fibre fragments. For the identification of the
nature/composition of this debris, the method described in ISO 4484-2 can be used.
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 3696:1987, Water for analytical laboratory use — Specification and test methods
ISO 4915, Textiles — Stitch types — Classification and terminology
ISO 4916, Textiles — Seam types — Classification and terminology
3 Terms and definitions
No terms and definitions are listed in this document.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https:// www .iso .org/ obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at https:// www .electropedia .org/
4 Principle
The test specimen is subjected to an accelerated laundering process under conditions of temperature,
time, and mechanical action. The resultant wash liquor is vacuum filtered. Material loss is assessed
gravimetrically to approximate material loss during simulated domestic laundering. The ratio of the
mass of the material loss by the test specimen mass is then reported.
Note Consideration on detergent can be found in A.1.
5 Reagents
5.1 Water, distilled or grade 3 according to ISO 3696.
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6 Apparatus
6.1 Lab gloves, which shall be worn during all stages of method execution to prevent contamination
by foreign matter(s).
6.2 Lab coat, which shall be worn during all stages of
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
oSIST prEN ISO 4484-1:2021
01-december-2021
Tekstilije in tekstilni izdelki - Mikroplastika iz tekstilnih virov - 1. del: Ugotavljanje
izgube materiala iz tkanin med pranjem (ISO/DIS 4484-1:2021)
Textiles and textile products - Microplastics from textile sources - Part 1: Determination
of material loss from fabrics during washing (ISO/DIS 4484-1:2021)
Textilien und textile Erzeugnisse - Mikroplastik aus textilen Quellen - Teil 1: Bestimmung
des Materialverlusts von textilen Flächengebilden beim Waschen (ISO/DIS 4484-1:2021)
Textiles et produits textiles - Microplastiques d'origines textiles - Partie 1: Détermination
des pertes de matière des étoffes pendant le lavage (ISO/DIS 4484-1:2021)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN ISO 4484-1
ICS:
13.020.40 Onesnaževanje, nadzor nad Pollution, pollution control
onesnaževanjem in and conservation
ohranjanje
59.080.01 Tekstilije na splošno Textiles in general
oSIST prEN ISO 4484-1:2021 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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Voting begins on: Voting terminates on:
2021-10-29 2022-01-21
Textiles and textile products — Microplastics from textile
sources —
Part 1:
Determination of material loss from fabrics during
washing
ICS: 59.080.01; 13.020.40
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
European foreword .v
Introduction .vi
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Principle . 2
5 Reagents . 2
6 Apparatus . 2
7 Preparation of test specimen . 3
7.1 General . 3
7.2 Sampling . 3
7.3 Preparation of test specimens . 3
8 Procedure. 4
8.1 Determination of dry mass . 4
8.2 Mass of specimen . 4
8.3 Filter preparation . 4
8.4 Filter mass . 4
8.5 Washing process . 4
8.6 Filtration process . 5
8.7 Material loss assessment . 5
9 Expression of results . 6
10 Test report . 6
Annex A (informative) . 7
Annex B (informative) . 8
Bibliography . 9
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ISO/DIS 4484-1:2021(E)
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical
committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are
described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular, the different approval criteria needed for the
different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www .iso .org/ directives).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction and/or
on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www .iso .org/ patents).
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
For an explanation of the voluntary nature of standards, the meaning of ISO specific terms and
expressions related to conformity assessment, as well as information about ISO's adherence to the
World Trade Organization (WTO) principles in the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT), see www .iso .org/
iso/ foreword .html.
This document was prepared by Technical Committee [or Project Committee] ISO/TC [or ISO/PC] ###,
[name of committee], Subcommittee SC ##, [name of subcommittee], in collaboration with the European
Committee for Standardization (CEN) Technical Committee CEN/TC ###, [name of committee], in
accordance with the Agreement on technical cooperation between ISO and CEN (Vienna Agreement).
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www .iso .org/ members .html.
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European foreword
This document (pr ISO 4484-1:2021) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 248 “Textiles
and textile products”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This document is a working document.
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Introduction
There is significant evidence that during laundering of textiles, material loss and fragmentation can
occur. These fibre fragments find their way through drainage systems into water courses and oceans,
whereupon it is suggested that they are ingested by aquatic life (fish, shellfish, etc.). The purpose of
this document is to provide a method of assessment, to be used in laboratories, of the degree to which
different fabrics shed fibres and fibre fragments of both synthetic and natural origin. The results
obtained by using this standard will enable manufacturers of textile articles to make an informed
choice about the type of fabric to use to reduce/minimize shedding as well as to test different methods
of manufacture that minimize material loss during use/laundering.
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DRAFT INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO/DIS 4484-1:2021(E)
Textiles and textile products — Microplastics from textile
sources —
Part 1:
Determination of material loss from fabrics during
washing
1 Scope
The method provides a means of systematically collecting material loss from fabrics under standardized
laundry conditions to achieve comparable and accurate results. The method is designed to assess both
synthetic and natural material loss and is a modification of ISO 105-C06.
NOTE in this document any collected debris is assumed to be fibre fragmentation. For better understanding
of the composition of this debris please refer to prISO 4484-2.
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 3696:1995, Water for analytical laboratory use — Specification and test methods (ISO 3696:1987)
EN 12127:1997, Textiles - Fabrics — Determination of mass per unit area using small samples
I S O 105 - C06: 2010, Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part C06: Colour fastness to domestic and
commercial laundering
ISO 4915:1991, Textiles — Stitch types — Classification and terminology
ISO 4916:1991, Textiles — Seam types — Classification and terminology
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https:// www .iso .org/ obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at https:// www .electropedia .org/
3.1
Fibre
n.—in textiles, a generic term for any one of the various types of matter that form the basic elements
of a textile and which are generally characterized by flexibility, fineness and high ratio of length to
−3
thicknessFibre fragment, n.—a short piece (typically < 5 × 10 m long) of textile fibre, broken from
the main textile construction
Note 1 to entry: Fibre fragments are of particular concern as aquatic pollutants; they are often incorrectly
referred to as “microfibers.”
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