Test Criteria

Based on a realistic simulation of everyday use and supplemented on a product-specific basis

In line with the care label, the products are tested using standard household detergent in household washing machines after 30 wash cycles.

Realistic Durability:

  • Dimensional change – preparation and measurement of test samples (ISO 3759)
  • Appearance after washing and drying (extract from ISO 15487)
  • Color fastness to washing (ISO 105-C06)
  • Color fastness to perspiration (ISO 105-E04)

Product-specific:

  • Determination of spirality after laundering (ISO 16322-3)
  • Color fastness to light (ISO 105-B02)
  • Determination of elasticity (ISO 20932-1)
  • Bursting strength (ISO 13938-2)

Washability

  • Textiles - Domestic washing and drying procedures for textile testing (ISO 6330)
    This standard simulates typical household laundering to evaluate how the products behave under realistic use conditions.

FACTSHEET: Tested Durability

Contact

Ben Mead

Managing Director
Hohenstein Americas