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Category English Term Synonyms Short definition (EN) DE
Standards and certification ISO 15797 Industrial washing and finishing procedures An international standard specifying industrial washing and finishing procedures for testing workwear. DIN EN ISO 15797
Translations
DE DIN EN ISO 15797
FR ISO 15797
ES ISO 15797
IT ISO 15797
CN ISO 15797
VN ISO 15797
Not to be confused with The standard defines test procedures, not a universal product guarantee.
Standards and certification ISO 30023 Qualification symbols for industrial laundering An international standard covering symbols used to indicate suitability for industrial laundering. DIN EN ISO 30023
Translations
DE DIN EN ISO 30023
FR ISO 30023
ES ISO 30023
IT ISO 30023
CN ISO 30023
VN ISO 30023
Not to be confused with Do not confuse with ISO 15797 test procedures.