ISO 15797:2017: testing logic for industrially laundered workwear and the service boundary

ISO 15797:2017 addresses test procedures for workwear intended for industrial laundering. It provides an evaluation pathway, not an operating procedure for a particular laundry, and does not automatically prove performance under actual service conditions.

Source-backed points

• ISO shows Edition 2 published in December 2017 and confirmed current in 2023.
• Its scope includes evaluation of dimensional stability, color, creasing, seam puckering, pilling, and visual aspects for workwear intended for industrial laundering.
• ISO explicitly says it does not provide operating instructions for industrial launderers.

Editorial context

Buyers often treat 'industrially launderable' as a marketing phrase. A more reliable approach specifies the target laundry process, expected service life, relevant garment testing, actual provider conditions, and how samples are taken if performance is disputed.

Use boundary and next step

• Retain a comparison between laundry-test conditions and the actual site process.
• For protective garments, separately confirm applicable hazards and specialized performance requirements; appearance durability testing alone is insufficient.

Sources: International Organization for Standardization《ISO 15797:2017 Industrial washing and finishing procedures for testing of workwear》. This is an independently written, link-and-summary editorial note; it does not republish source text, images, or attachments. For standards, procurement, and safety decisions, use the original record and qualified professional advice.