Laboratory testing services

Determination of the water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) according to the ASTM F1249 standard. WVTR describes the amount of water vapor that passes …

Imaging of the sample using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Typically, several images are taken with varying magnifications to get a good overview of the sample. Non-conductive samples can be prepared with a metallic coating to allow imaging. For cross-section measurement, …

Phthalates are a group of chemicals widely used as plasticizers, which make plastics more flexible and durable. Phthalates have also been used as additives in products such as cosmetics and personal care items. Several phthalates have been …

We offer comprehensive test packages for verifying the quality of type II and type IIR face masks according to the EN …

IMO 2010 FTP Code Part 9 fire testing assesses the suitability of bedding components for marine use. Test results can be used for type approval (wheel mark). During testing, the ignitability of mattresses, quilts, blankets, …

This test measures the air permeability of fabrics according to standard EN ISO 9237. Most types of fabrics, including industrial fabrics for technical purposes, nonwovens, and made-up textile articles, are suited for the test. The …

Determination of the water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) of ultra-high barrier materials. The method can also be used to test moderate barrier materials at high-temperature …

IMO 2010 FTP Code Part 8 testing for upholstered furniture is used to assess the suitability of materials for maritime use. The results can be used for type approval (wheel mark). The testing is performed on the actual …

Parts 1 and 2 of the EN 1021 standard are used to assess the ignitability of upholstered seating. A smoldering cigarette and match-flame equivalent are used as …

GC-MS analysis of 16 PAH compounds, which are listed as high-priority pollutants by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The analyzed PAH compounds are: naphthalene [CAS: 91-20-3], …

The Martindale method is used to test the abrasion resistance of textiles. All uncoated textile fabrics can be tested. During the …

This test measures the light-blocking properties of textiles (typically curtains or drapes) against light passing through them. Testing is performed according to standard AATCC 203. Testing is conducted with …

Tear strength is used to evaluate the mechanical strength characteristics of textiles. Tensile properties and elongation at break can be determined by a variety of standards depending …

Water vapor transmission rate testing is used to evaluate the breathability of textiles. The ASTM E96 test measures the amount of water vapor that passes through the fabric in a controlled environment. The …

Determination of certain aromatic amines derived from azo dyes in accordance with the standard EN 14362-1.

This test is a combination of two standards that are together used to determine dimensional changes in textiles and clothing after ironing. The results are expressed as percentages (%) …

This test is a combination of three ISO standards that are together used to asses dimensional changes in textiles after domestic …

This test according to the ISO 2062 standard gives the breaking force and elongation at break of textile yarns. During the test, a constant extension rate is used. The …

This test is a combination of two testing standards that are used to assess the dimensional changes in textiles and clothes after a dry cleaning process. The results are …

Vertically supported textiles and films are to be tested by IMO 2010 FTP Code Part 7 to assess their suitability for marine use. Test …

The fabric's tendency to fuzz, lint, and pill is determined with the modified Martindale method outlined in standard ISO 12945-2. Small fibers that come loose from the surface of a fabric can form fuzzy balls, called pills. This can …

The gravimetric dish method can be used to determine the water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) of materials that have a high water vapor …

This test is used to determine the water absorbency of various textiles and fabric materials. A drop of water is placed on the sample, and the time it takes for the drop to be fully absorbed into the material is measured. The result is given in …

Determination of the antibacterial activity of textiles and fabrics with the Agar method. This method is suitable for textiles that have not been treated with antibacterial substances that react with Agar.

Testing to determine the blocking resistance of rubber- or plastic-coated fabrics.

Test according to the ISO 2411 standard to determine the coating adhesion strength of fabrics coated with rubber or plastic. Knowing the adhesion strength of the coating to the fabric is an important quality indicator, as poor adhesion …

Colorfastness describes a textile's ability to retain its original color when exposed to different types of chemical, mechanical, or environmental stress. We offer color fastness …

This test measures the color fastness of textiles in domestic and commercial laundering processes according to the EN ISO 105-C standard. The …

This test is used to determine the crease recovery angle of textiles.

This test utilizes an in-house standard to determine the dimensional change in textile, fabric, or clothing articles after a hand wash. Results are expressed in percentages of shrinkage or extension.

This test determines the distortion of a woven fabric in which the weft yarns are perpendicular to the warp yarns.

Determination of fiber length by an in-house method.

The filament count of fibers and threads in textile samples is determined by an in-house method. Price is based on the volume of effort.

This test is used to determine the breaking force and elongation of fabrics and textiles. This test is not recommended for fabrics with high stretch (over 11%), but it can be used for most other …

This test measures the textile's resistance to water with the hydrostatic pressure method according to AATCC 127 standard. During the test, one surface of the sample is subjected to hydrostatic pressure, which is increased at a …

Determination of the intermingling point of yarns by an in-house method.

This test determines the resistance of color of all kinds of textiles to the combined effect of artificial sweat and artificial daylight (D65).

With the DIN 53830-3 standard, the linear density of single and plied yarns can be determined using the short-length method. The method applies to simple, plied, and textured yarns.

The method gives the number of stitches per unit length and unit area in most knitted fabrics.

This test is a modification of the ISO 7211-2 standard and it gives the number of threads per unit length of textile woven fabrics.

We offer two technically equivalent methods (AATCC 118 & ISO 14419) for determining the oil stain resistance of textiles. More specifically, the tests are used to assess …

This test is used to detect optical brighteners with UV light according to an in-house method. Optical brightening agents (OBAs) are often added to fabrics by manufacturers to increase their perceived whiteness or brightness.

Determination of the resistance of thread systems of woven fabrics to slippage at a sewn seam. This method is suitable for all upholstery and apparel fabrics and stretch fabrics.

Determines the strength of straight seams in fabrics and apparel when a force is applied perpendicular to the seam. The method is applicable to most fabrics, but typically not …

This test indicates the textiles resistance to surface wetting by water. This test can be used for any type of textile or fabric to study surface wetting. However, this …

This method uses the rising height method outlined in the DIN 53924 standard to determine the suction speed of textiles against water.

A test method to determine the width and length of textiles and fabrics.