IS 979-1957
Method for determination of color fastness to mercerization of textile materials

Standard No.

IS 979-1957

Release Date

1957

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IS 979-1957

Scope

This standard prescribes a method for deter-mination of colour fastness of textile fabrics, yarns or threads, of all kinds to the action of concentrated solutions of sodium hydroxide used in mercerizing. The method is mainly applicable to cotton yarns and mixed-fibre yarns containing other natural cellulose fibres with cotton.

IS 979-1957 history

• 1957 IS 979-1957 Method for determination of color fastness to mercerization of textile materials