EN 15797

EN 15797 is a European standard that pertains to industrial washing of workwear and other textile products used in a professional context. The title of the standard is “Textiles – Industrial washing and finishing procedures for testing of workwear.” It falls under the category of textiles and is intended to provide guidelines and procedures for testing the industrial washing and finishing of workwear and other textile items.

EN 15797 specifies the requirements and testing methods for assessing the performance of workwear and similar textile products when subjected to industrial washing and finishing processes. The standard aims to ensure that workwear maintains its quality, performance, and appearance after being laundered using industrial methods.

The main parameters covered by EN 15797 include:

1. Mechanical Action: The standard outlines procedures for testing the mechanical action of washing and drying on the textiles, which can impact their durability and appearance.
2. Chemical Action: EN 15797 addresses the effects of detergents, chemicals, and water hardness on the textiles during the washing process.
3. Thermal Action: The standard considers the effects of high temperatures during the drying process and how they may affect the textile items.
4. Dimensional Change: EN 15797 includes tests to assess whether the textiles experience significant dimensional changes (shrinkage, stretching, etc.) after industrial washing and finishing.
5. Color Fastness: The standard evaluates the textiles’ colorfastness to ensure that colors do not fade or bleed excessively during the washing process.

EN 15797 provides information and procedures for both pre-washing and post-washing assessments of textiles, and it is particularly relevant for industries that require durable and reliable workwear, such as those involving manual labor, industrial processes, and other professions.