Dimensional Stability Standard for EU has been Revised

The new Dimensional to Stability Standard BS EN ISO 6330: 2012 Washing and Drying Procedures for Textiles was published in April 2012. This new standard replaces the 2009 version.

Background
The following changes have been made to the 2012 version of the standard:

The 3 most commonly used wash temperatures used for apparel are:- 50°C, 40°C and 30°C.

There are now 3 similar machine wash options within these 3 temperatures: plus a hand wash option at 40°C, giving 9 options to choose from.

(1) Normal rotation: -     No bar under the wash tub symbolises that the machine drum rotates for 12 seconds and stops for 3 seconds.
This process uses the highest mechanical machine action and is designed for cotton apparel or items that require the removal of heavy soiling.

The options are:     5N @ 50°C, 4N @ 40°C and 3N@ 30°C

(2) Mild rotation:-     One bar under the wash tub symbolises that the machine drum rotates for 8 seconds and stops for 7 seconds.
This process uses a medium mechanical machine action and is designed for synthetic apparel or items that require the removal of medium soiling.

The options are:    5M @ 50°C, 4M @ 40°C and 3M@ 30°C

(3) Gentle rotation:-     Two bars under the wash tub symbolises that the machine drum rotates for 3 seconds and stops for 12 seconds.
This process uses the lightest mechanical machine action and is designed for wool or delicate apparel which requires the removal of light soiling.

The options are:    4G @ 40°C, 3G @ 30°C and 4H @ 40°C

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