ISO 105-B08-1995 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 105-B08:1995 — Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part B08: Quality control of blue wool reference materials 1 to 7. This part of ISO 105 specifies a method for carrying out quality control of production batches of blue wool reference materials (numbers 1 to 7) used in the ISO 105-B series of colour‑fastness to light test methods.

Abstract

Describes procedures for verifying the uniformity and fading characteristics of blue wool reference cloths (nos. 1–7), including instrumental and visual assessment routes, and comparison of production batches with the master/parent reference materials so they can be reliably used in ISO 105-B light‑fastness tests.

General information

• Status: Published (International Standard; confirmed on ISO review).
• Publication date: June 1995 (1995-06).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 59.080.01 (Textiles — general test methods / textile testing).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (1995). Amendment: ISO 105-B08:1995/Amd 1:2009 (Amendment 1 issued 2009).
• Number of pages: 6 pages (main document); amendment document 2 pages.

Scope

This part of ISO 105 specifies methods for quality control of production batches of blue wool reference materials 1 to 7 intended for use in the relevant parts of the ISO 105-B series (colour fastness to light). It defines procedures to assess batch uniformity and fading behaviour so that the blue wool references can serve as reliable comparators in light‑fastness testing processes.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition and purpose of blue wool reference materials nos. 1–7 as reference standards for lightfastness testing.
• Procedures for instrumental evaluation of dyeing uniformity and for visual/instrumental assessment of fading characteristics.
• Comparison criteria between production batches and the parent/master reference materials.
• Guidance on which blue wool numbers (1–7) the method is intended to cover and notes on limitations for very high‑fastness reference(s).
• Requirements for record keeping and reporting of quality control results to ensure traceability of reference batches used in ISO 105-B tests.

Typical use and users

This standard is used by laboratories, reference material producers, textile test houses, quality assurance teams in textile manufacturing, and standards bodies that produce or verify blue wool reference cloths. It is applied when manufacturers or suppliers produce batches of blue wool reference materials to demonstrate conformity with the reference characteristics required for ISO 105-B lightfastness testing and for routine lot‑to‑lot quality control by testing laboratories.

Related standards

ISO 105-B08 is part of the ISO 105 series (Tests for colour fastness). Closely related parts include ISO 105-B02 (colour fastness to artificial light — xenon arc tests) and other B‑series lightfastness methods that use blue wool reference materials. The document has an associated amendment: ISO 105-B08:1995/Amd 1:2009.

Keywords

ISO 105, colour fastness, lightfastness, blue wool reference, reference materials, textile testing, quality control, blue wool 1–7, ISO/TC 38.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 105-B08:1995 is an ISO standard that specifies methods for quality control of blue wool reference materials (numbers 1–7) used as reference cloths in colour‑fastness to light testing within the ISO 105 series.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers procedures to evaluate the uniformity and fading characteristics of production batches of blue wool reference materials, including instrumental and visual assessment options and comparison with parent/master reference materials so that the references can be reliably used in ISO 105-B lightfastness tests.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Producers of blue wool reference cloths, textile testing laboratories, QA/QC departments in textile manufacturing, and standards organizations use this standard to verify and control the quality of the blue wool references used for lightfastness testing.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The ISO record shows ISO 105-B08:1995 as published in June 1995 and the publication was reviewed and confirmed (ISO review) in 2023; therefore this edition remains current. There is an amendment published in 2009 (ISO 105-B08:1995/Amd 1:2009) that modifies or clarifies parts of the original text.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of the ISO 105 series (Tests for colour fastness). It is specifically tied to other B‑parts (lightfastness) such as ISO 105-B02 (xenon‑arc artificial light) which use blue wool reference materials as comparators.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Blue wool reference materials, colour fastness, lightfastness, ISO 105, textile testing, quality control, reference cloths, ISO/TC 38.