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Qualitative and quantitative fiber composition (for all textile materials and all forms)

• Melting temperature determination (according to ISO / TR 11827, page 7.6.2 (DSC test)).
• Qualitative analysis of polymers (according to STP-7 (DSC study)).
• Qualitative analysis of textile fibers (according to ISO / TR 11827, pp. 7.1.1, 7.2.1, 7.4 *).
• Qualitative and quantitative fiber composition of 2-fiber blends ( EN ISO 1833 series standards:  EN ISO 1833-1, 4, 7, 11, 12 accredited) *. They are also available under Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council. Part 1 (accredited methods: mechanical separation, methods 8, 1, 11, 14) *.
• Qualitative and quantitative fiber composition of 3-fiber blends (according to  EN ISO 1833-2 *). They are also available under Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council. 1007/2011 Part 1 Part 2 *.
• Qualitative and quantitative fiber composition of 4 fiber blends (according to STP-3).
• Qualitative and quantitative fiber composition (based on STP-4) of blends of 5 or more fibers.
• Qualitative and quantitative fiber composition (according to STP-22) of mixtures of natural fibers that are mechanically and chemically inseparable.
• Qualitative microscopic analysis of animal fibers (according to  EN ISO 17751-1 and  EN ISO 17751-2).

Determination of color fastness (for all types and all forms of textiles)

• Color fastness to artificial light (according to  EN ISO 105 – B02 *) Irradiation up to 5 points and irradiation above 5 points.
• Color fastness to water (according to  EN ISO 105-E01 *).
• Color fastness to sea water (according to  EN ISO 105-E02).
• Color fastness to chlorinated water (according to  EN ISO 105-E03).
• Color fast to sweat (according to  EN ISO 105-E04 *).
• Color fastness to water drops (according to  EN ISO 105-E07).
• Color fastness to abrasion (according to  EN ISO 105-X12 *).
• Color fastness to dry cleaning (according to  EN ISO 105 – D01 *).
• Resistance to friction with organic solvents (according to  EN ISO 105-D02).
• Color fastness to washing (according to  EN ISO 105 - C10,  EN ISO 105 - C06 * and  EN ISO 105 - C08).
• Color fastness to industrial washing (according to  EN ISO 105-C12).
• Color fastness to ironing (according to  EN ISO 105-X11).
• Color fastness to hypochlorite bleaching (according to  EN 20105-N01).
• Stain resistance to organic solvents (according to  EN ISO 105-X05).

Note on Tint Resistance Tests: Stain resistance may be assessed by agreement with the customer visually according to  EN 20105-A02 and EN 20105-A03or instrumental  EN ISO 105-A04 and  EN ISO 105-A05.

Chemical testing (for all types and all forms of textiles)

• pH value (according to  EN ISO 3071 *).
• Free formaldehyde content (aqueous extraction method) (according to  EN ISO 14184-1).
• Quantification of non-fibrous matter (oils, fats, paraffin, etc.) (according to STP-5).

Physical tests (for fabrics, knitwear, nonwovens)

• Surface Density:
  • for various materials (according to  EN 12127 *);
  • for fabrics only (according to  ISO 3801, p. 5 *);
  • for nonwovens (according to  EN 29073-1);
  • For rubber and plastic coated materials (according to  EN ISO 2286-2).
  • for various materials (according to  EN ISO 13934-1 * (strip method));
  • for various materials (according to  EN ISO 13934-2 (rag method));
  • for coated materials (according to  EN ISO 1421 *);
  • for nonwovens (according to  EN 29073-3).
  • for fabrics, nonwovens (according to  EN ISO 13937-1 (Elmendorf method),  EN ISO 13937-2 * (trouser shape)  EN ISO 13937-3 (wing shape),  EN ISO 13937-4 ( tongue shape) and  EN 1875-3 (trapezoidal shape);
  • non-woven fabrics coated (according to  EN ISO 9073-4: 2000);
  • for coated materials (according to  EN ISO 4674-1 *).
  • for various materials (according to  EN ISO 12947-2 * (before specimen decomposition));
  • for various materials (according to  EN ISO 12947-3 (Determination of mass loss));
  • for various materials (according to  EN ISO 12947-4 (change of appearance assessment));
  • for coated materials (according to  EN ISO 5470-2);
  • for furniture (according to  EN 14465, Annex A);
  • For socks (according to  EN 13770).
  • for coated materials (according to  EN ISO 7854).
• Fabric longitudinal density (according to  ISO 3801, Methods 1 ÷ 4).
• Determination of tissue width and length (according to  ISO 22198).
• Length and width of textiles (according to  EN 1773).
• Breaking properties (maximum force and elongation):

• Seam strength (according to  EN ISO 13935-1 (strip method) and  EN ISO 13935-2 * (strip method)).
• Tear force:

• Punching strength (according to  EN ISO 13938-1).
• Material tendency to pile and bud (according to  EN ISO 12945-2 (Martindale method)).
• Resistance to budding and puffing (according to  EN ISO 12945-1 (Peeling box method)).
• Resistance to abrasion:

• Elasticity of materials (according to  EN 14704-1 (Tensioning method)).
• Slip resistance of fabric threads (according to  EN ISO 13936-1 (defined seam opening) and  EN ISO 13936-2 (determined load)).
• Wrinkle smoothing (roughness)  EN 22313).
• Material Resistance to Folding (Folding Procedure Only):

• Adhesive force (according to  EN ISO 2411).

Physical tests (for yarn, fiber)

• Tear properties of yarn (according to  EN ISO 2062).
• Thread twist (according to  EN ISO 2061).
• Thread Density:
  • of fabrics (according to  EN 1049-2);
  • knitwear (according to  EN 14971).
• Thread length:
  • from packaging (according to  EN ISO 2060);
  • of fabrics (according to ISO 7211-5);
  • from knitwear (according to  EN 14970).

• Fiber diameter (microscopic examination):
  • for wool fibers (according to  EN ISO 137 (microscopic examination));
  • for man-made fibers (according to AATCC Test Method 20A, p. 14 (microscopic examination)).

Features related to physiological comfort

• Hygroscopicity (according to STP-8).
• Absorption (according to ISO 18696).
• Duration of absorption for towels (according to  EN 14697, Annex B).
• Surface wobble resistance (according to  EN ISO 4920).
• Resistance to water penetration:
  • for various materials (according to  EN ISO 811 *);
  • for coated materials (according to ISO 1420).
• Water repellency of materials (according to  EN 29865 (Bundesman rain test)).
• Air permeability (according to  EN ISO 9237 *).
• Thermal resistance (according to  EN ISO 11092 *).
• Steam resistance (according to  EN ISO 11092).
• Water vapor permeability (cup method) (according to STP-1).
• Moisture transport properties (according to AATCC 195).

Dimensional stability

• Dimensional change after washing and drying (after 1 wash cycle) (according to  EN ISO 5077 * (Washing and drying procedures - according to  EN ISO 6330 *)).
• Product appearance evaluation after 1 wash (according to STP-2 (Washing and drying procedures - according to  EN ISO 6330: 2012 *), Rating - by agreement.
• Bias after 1 wash:

1. for knitwear (according to ISO 16322-1);
2. for materials (according to ISO 16322-2);
3. for products (according to ISO 16322-3).

• Washing and Drying Procedure (Separate or Optional):
  • 1 cycle (according to  EN ISO 6330 *);
  • 2 ÷ 3 cycles (according to  EN ISO 6330 *);
  • 4 ÷ 5 cycles (according to  EN ISO 6330 *);
  • 10 ÷ 15 cycles (according to  EN ISO 6330 *);
  • 20 ÷ 25 cycles (according to  EN ISO 6330 *);
  • 30 cycles (according to  EN ISO 6330 *);
  • 50 cycles (according to  EN ISO 6330 *).

Flammability properties, heat resistance

• Flammability of children's nightwear (according to  EN 14878).
• Setting the ignition rate (without treatment) (according to  EN ISO 6940).
• Ignition setting (low flame) (no treatment):
  • curtains and uphoery (according to  EN 1101).
• Flame spread detection (no treatment):
  • curtains and uphoery (according to  EN 1102).
• Limited flame spread:
  • protective clothing (according to  EN ISO 15025 *);
  • For multilayer packages (according to  EN ISO 15025 *);
  • For accessories (according to  EN ISO 15025 *).

• Determination of the flammability of garments (without treatment) (according to  EN 1103).
• Flame spread properties (without treatment) (according to  EN ISO 6941).
• Heat resistance (without treatment):
  • for materials (according to ISO 17493);
  • for accessories (according to ISO 17493).

Electrostatic properties of protective clothing

• Specific surface resistance (without treatment) (according to  EN 1149-1 *).
• Perpendicular resistance (no machining) (according to  EN 1149-2).
• Shielding factor and half-life (without treatment) (according to  EN 1149-3, method 2).

Measurement of surface color

• Surface color measurement: CIE color coordinates, CIE 3D color coordinates, Color space variables (according to  EN ISO 105-J01 *).
• Determination of color differences (ΔECMC, ΔE * ab) (according to  EN ISO 105-J03 *).
• Characteristics of fluorescent materials (for highly visible protective clothing):
  • CIE color coordinates x, y; Luminance factor (according to CIE 15 ( EN ISO 105-J01 *);
  • Irradiation (according to  EN ISO 20471: 2013, p. 5.2) (in accordance with  EN ISO 105-B02 *).
• Spectral reflectance R in the near IR range (according to STP-21).
• Degree of whiteness (according to  EN ISO 105 – J02).

Other tests

• Oil repellent only for flat materials (according to  EN ISO 14419).
• UV protection factor (UPF) (according to  EN 13758-1 + A1).
• Determination of material thickness (according to  EN ISO 5084).
• Determination of Ballistic Resistance of Personal Body Armor (bullet proof vest, ballistic panels, plates) NIJ Standard – 0101.04. 

NOTES:
1) "*" means studies included in the scope of accreditation.
2) "STP" means a test method developed in house. 

Scope of conformity assessment of protective clothing 

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