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Abrasion Testing

Accelerotor AATCC 93 – Strength Loss
Accelerotor AATCC 93 – Weight Loss
Flex Abrasion (Stoll) – Additional 1500 Cycles
Flex Abrasion (Stoll) ASTM D3885
Frosting (Flat Abrasion) – Emery Method AATCC 120
Inflated Diaphragm (Stoll) ASTM D3886
Inflated Diaphragm (Stoll) ASTM D3886 – Additional 2500 Cycles
Martindale Abrasion – ASTM D4966 – 5000 Movements
Martindale Abrasion – ASTM D4966 – Additional 5000 Movements
Martindale Abrasion ASTM D4966 – up to 50,000 Movements
Pile Retention of Corduroy Fabrics ASTM D4685
Pilling – Brush Method – ASTM D3511
Pilling – Martindale Method ASTM D4970
Pilling Box- ISO 12945-1
Pilling- Random Tumble Method – ASTM D3512
Rotary Platform (Taber) ASTM D3884 – 3000 Revolutions
Rotary Platform (Taber) ASTM D3884 – Additional 3000 Revolutions
Frosting (Flat Abrasion) Screen Wire Method AATCC 119
Resistance – Oscillatory Cylinder (Up to 3000 Cycles) – ASTM D 4157 Wyzenbeek
Resistance – Oscillatory Cylinder (Up to 50000 Cycles) – ASTM D 4157

ANSI 107 Testing

ANSI 107-2010 Background Fabric with FR 25HL Testing Certificate
ANSI 107-2010 Basic Background Fabric Testing Certificate
ANSI 107-2010 Basic Background Waterproof Fabric Testing Certificate
Garment Certification: ANSI 107 ANSI 207
Performance – Color Measurement – Instrumental – ASTM E 1164 As Received
Special Project- Garment Certification Revision ANSI 107 ANSI 207

Apparel FR Fabric Testing

Apparel FR Fabric 9 tests
Colorfastness – Crocking – AATCC 8
Construction & Composition Analysis – Formaldehyde Release – AATCC 112
Construction & Composition Analysis – Thread Count – Plain Weaves, Simple Knits – ASTM D 3775 / 3887, FS 191-5050
Flammability – Cloth, Vertical – Flame Resistance of Textiles – ASTM D 6413
Geotextile/Geosynthetic Materials – Construction and Composition Analysis – Mass per Unit Area – ASTM D 3776
Laundering and Drycleaning – Dimensional Change – Fabrics – AATCC 135 – 3 Washes
Strength and Elongation – Breaking Strength – Grab – ASTM D 5034, FS 191 5102
Strength and Elongation – Elongation – With Breaking Strength – ASTM D 5034/D 5035
Strength and Elongation – Tear Resistance – Elmendorf Method – ASTM D 1424

Apparel Non-FR Fabric Testing

Apparel Non FR Fabric 8 tests
Colorfastness – Crocking – AATCC 8
Construction & Composition Analysis – Thread Count – Plain Weaves, Simple Knits – ASTM D 3775 / 3887, FS 191-5050
Flammability – Wearing Apparel – CPSC 16 CFR 1610
Geotextile/Geosynthetic Materials – Construction and Composition Analysis – Mass per Unit Area – ASTM D 3776
Laundering and Drycleaning – Dimensional Change – Fabrics – AATCC 135 – 3 Washes
Performance – Formaldehyde Release – AATCC 112
Strength and Elongation – Breaking Strength – Grab – ASTM D 5034, FS 191 5102
Strength and Elongation – Elongation – With Breaking Strength – ASTM D 5034/D 5035
Strength and Elongation – Tear Resistance – Elmendorf Method – ASTM D 1424

Color Change/Colorfastness Testing

Color Change Due to Flat Abrasion (Frosting): Emery Method AATCC 120
Flat Abrasion (Frosting): Emery Method AATCC 120 $73.00 Color Change Due to Flat Abrasion (Frosting):Screen Wire Method AATCC 119
Colorfastness – Burnt Gas Fumes – AATCC 23
Colorfastness – Chlorine and Nonchlorine Bleach – AATCC 61/TexTest
Colorfastness – Crocking – AATCC 8
Colorfastness – Drycleaning – Commercial
Colorfastness – Dye Transfer in Storage – AATCC 163
Colorfastness – Phenolic Yellowing – ISO 105-X18
Colorfastness to Heat: Dry (Excluding Pressing) Sublimation AATCC 117
Colorfastness to Heat: Hot Pressing (Per Temperature) AATCC 133
Colorfastness to Laundering – AATCC 61
Colorfastness to Laundering – AATCC 61 EACH ADDITIONAL CYCLE
Colorfastness to Light – Carbon Arc – AATCC 16 Exposure per hour
Colorfastness to Light – Xenon Arc – AATCC 16 (Option 3) 120 Hour
Colorfastness to Light – Xenon Arc – AATCC 16 (Option 3) – 10 hour
Colorfastness to Light – Xenon Arc – AATCC 16 (Option 3) – 500 hour
Colorfastness to Light – Xenon Arc – AATCC 16 (Option 3) 20 Hour
Colorfastness to Light – Xenon Arc – AATCC 16 (Option 3) 40 Hour
Colorfastness to Light – Xenon Arc – AATCC 16 (Option 3) 60 Hour
Colorfastness to Light – Xenon Arc – AATCC 16 (Option 3) Each Intermediate Rating
Colorfastness to Perspiration: Acid – AATCC 15
Colorfastness to Water – AATCC 107
Colorfastness to Water Spotting – AATCC 104
Colorfastness to Water: Chlorinated Pool – AATCC 162
Colorfastness to Water: Sea – AATCC 106
Performance – Color Measurement – Instrumental – ASTM E 1164 As Received
Performance-Color – Additional Spectrophotometric Readings or Rating

Construction/Composition Testing

Mercerization In Cotton – AATCC 89
Thread Count – Fancies, Pile Fabrics, High Counts – ASTM D 3775 / 3887
Bow and Skew – ASTM D 3882
Chlorine Retention – Strength – AATCC 92
Presence of Chlorine – TexTest Method
Presence of Formaldehyde Resin – TexTest Method
Presence of Iron – AATCC 94
Presence of Labile Sulfur – FS 191A TM 2020
Presence of PVA – TexTest Method
Presence of Starch – TexTest Method
Standard Test Method for Thickness of Materials – FS 191A TM 5030A
Standard Test Method for Width of Textile Fabric – ASTM D 3774
Thread Count – Plain Weaves, Simple Knits – ASTM D 3775 / 3887, FS 191-5050
Twist Per Inch Per Yarn – Ply and Singles – ASTM D 1422
Twist Per Inch Per Yarn – Singles or Ply – ASTM D 1422
Weave Type – Visual
Weaving Crimp – ASTM D 3882
Weight – Standard Test Method for Mass Per Unit Area of Fabric – FS 191A TM 5041
Yarn Size (Per Yarn From Fabric) ASTM D 1059
Formaldehyde Release – ISO 14184-1
Fabric Certification CCC-C-429 Rev.F Type I, Class 2
Photomicrograph – TexTest Method

Extractions/Chemical Analysis Testing

ACID DESIZE – TT049.014
Alcohol – ASTM D629
Ash Content – AATCC 78/FS 191A TM 2611
Chloroform – ASTM D629
Enzyme – AATCC 97
Fiber Composition (Quantitative – Includes Fiber ID) – Each Additional Specialty Hair Fiber – AATCC 20A; ASTM D 629
Fiber Composition (Quantitative – Includes Fiber ID) – First Two Common Fibers – AATCC 20A; ASTM D 629
Fiber Composition (Quantitative – Includes Fiber ID) – First Two Specialty Hair Fibers (Angora, Camel, Cashmere, Mohair) – AATCC 20A; ASTM D 629
Fiber Composition (Quantitative – Includes Fiber ID) – Two Cellulosic Fibers (Cotton, Linen, Ramie, etc.) – AATCC 20A; ASTM D 629
Fiber Identification (Qualitative) – Each Additional Fiber – AATCC 20; ASTM D 276
Fluidity (Cellulose) – AATCC 82
Hexane – AATCC 94
Multiple Extractions, Total Only (per solvent)
Tube Elution (Fiber Finish) – TT049.032
Water – AATCC 97
Fiber Composition (Quantitative – Includes Fiber ID) – Each Additional Fiber

Flammability Testing

State of California – Bulletin 117-2013 Section 1
Automotive Interior Materials – DOT FMVSS 302
BIFMA Cigarette Ignition – BIFMA X5.7-1991
BIFMA Fabric Screening – BIFMA X5.7-1991
Blankets – ASTM D 4151
Carpets – 16 CFR 1630/1631
Children’s Sleepwear – 50 Washings (4 lbs. Max. Load) – CPSC 16 CFR 1615/1616
Children’s Sleepwear – Fabric – CPSC 16 CFR 1615/1616
Children’s Sleepwear – Prototype Seams or Production Testing – CPSC 16 CFR 1615/1616
Cloth, Vertical – Federal Aviation Administration – FAR 25.853 (a.) & Appendix F
Cloth, Vertical – Flame Resistance of Cloth – FS 191A TM 5903
Cloth, Vertical – Flame Resistance of Textiles – ASTM D 6413
Curtains, Drapery, Upholstery – City of Boston Fire Test IX-1
Curtains, Drapery, Upholstery – State of MA 527 CMR 21.00
Heat and Thermal Shrinkage – ISO 17493
Mattress Tickings – 16 CFR 1632.6
State of California – Bulletin 117, Section D
State of California – Bulletin 117, Section E
State of California – Bulletin 117-2013, Section 2
State of California – Bulletin 117-2013, Section 3
Tenting Materials – Floor ( After Leaching, After Weathering)) – CPAI-84 (1995), Sec. 5
Tenting Materials – Floor (As Received) – CPAI-84 (1995), Sec. 5
Tenting Materials – Wall (As Received) – CPAI-84 (1995), Sec. 6
Tenting Materials – Wall (As Received, After Leaching, After Weathering)) – CPAI-84 (1995), Sec. 6
Textiles and Films – CS FM – Title 19, Section 1237.1 – Initial, After Leaching, After Weathering
Textiles and Films – Effects of Flame Impingement – ASTM D1358
Textiles and Films – Small Scale (1989) – NFPA 701 – 1989
Textiles and Films – State of CA Fire Marshall – Title 19, Section 1237.1
Textiles and Films – State of CA Fire Marshall – Title 19, Section 1264.3 BAST & LEAF
Textiles and Films – Test 1 – NFPA 701 – 2010
Textiles and Films – Test 2 – NFPA 701 – 2010
Textiles and Films – Test 2 – NFPA 701 – 2010
UFAC Fabric Classification – Cigarette
Upholstery Fabric – Upholstery Fabric – NFPA 260
Wearing Apparel – ASTM D1230
Wearing Apparel – CPSC 16 CFR 1610
Wearing Apparel – NFPA 702

FlammabilityTesting (7-day turnaround)

Cloth Vertical – Flame Resistance of Textiles – ASTM D 6413
Textiles and Films – Test 2 – NFPA 701 – 2010
Textiles and Films – Test 1 – NFPA 701 – 2010
Textiles and Films – State of CA Fire Marshall – Title 19, Section 1237.1
Automotive Interior Materials – DOT FMVSS 302
State of California – Bulletin 117-2013 Section 1
Upholstery Fabric – Upholstery Fabric – NFPA 260
State of California – Bulletin 117-2013, Section 2
Tenting Materials – Wall (As Received) – CPAI-84 (1995), Sec. 6
Cloth, Vertical – Federal Aviation Administration – FAR 25.853 (a.) & Appendix F
UFAC Fabric Classification – Cigarette
Cloth Vertical – Flame Resistance of Cloth – FS 191A TM 5903
Curtains, Drapery, Upholstery – City of Boston Fire Test IX-1
BIFMA Fabric Screening – BIFMA X5.7-1991
BIFMA Cigarette Ignition – BIFMA X5.7-1991
Textiles and Films – CAN/ULC S109
Textiles and Films – State of CA Fire Marshall – Title 19, Section 1264.3 BAST & LEAF
Tenting Materials – Floor (As Received) – CPAI-84 (1995), Sec. 5

Geotextile/Geosynthetic Testing

Construction and Composition Analysis – Density/Specific Gravity – ASTM D 792
Construction and Composition Analysis – Hardness, Durometer – ASTM D 2240
Construction and Composition Analysis – Mass per Unit Area – ASTM D 3776
Construction and Composition Analysis – Mass per Unit Area – ASTM D 5261
Construction and Composition Analysis – Thickness – ASTM D 1593
Construction and Composition Analysis – Thickness – ASTM D 374
Construction and Composition Analysis – Thickness – ASTM D 751
Extractions – Volatile Loss (Carbon) – ASTM D 1203
Performance – Dimensional Stability – ASTM D 1204
Performance – Hydrostatic Resistance – ASTM D 751
Performance – UV Exposure – ASTM D 2136
Strength and Elongation – Adhesion of Plies – ASTM D 413
Strength and Elongation – Adhesion, Shear – ASTM D 816
Strength and Elongation – Seams, Factory (Peel/Shear) – ASTM D 4545
Strength and Elongation – Seams, Field (Peel/Shear) – ASTM D 4437
Strength and Elongation – Seams, Strength – ASTM D 751
Strength and Elongation – Strength, Grab – ASTM D 4632
Strength and Elongation – Strength, Grab – ASTM D 751
Strength and Elongation – Strength, Grab w/Elongation – ASTM D 4632
Strength and Elongation – Tear, Tongue Method – ASTM D 5735
Strength and Elongation – Tear, Tongue Method – ASTM D 751
Strength and Elongation – Tear, Trapezoidal Method – ASTM D 4533
Strength and Elongation – Tensile, Strip – ASTM D 882
Strength and Elongation – Tensile, Strip w/Elongation – ASTM D 882

Laundering/Drycleaning Testing

Dimensional Change – Fabrics – AATCC 135 – 3 Washes
Dimensional Change Fabrics – AATCC 135 – 5 Washes
Dimensional Change – Fabrics – Each Additional Home Machine or Hand Wash
Dimensional Change – Fabrics – Each Additional Commercial Wash
Dimensional Change – Fabrics – Each Additional Drycleaning
Dimensional Change – Fabrics – Each Additional Measurement
Dimensional Change – Fabrics – Each Durable Press Appearance
Dimensional Change – Fabrics – Each General Appearance
Dimensional Change – Fabrics – AATCC 96/Commercial – 1 Commercial Wash
Dimensional Change – Fabrics – AATCC 135 – 1 wash
Dimensional Change – Fabrics – AATCC 96/Commercial – 3 Commercial Washes
Dimensional Change – Fabrics – AATCC 96/Commercial – 5 Commercial Washes
Dimensional Change – Fabrics – Commercial – 1 Drycleaning
Dimensional Change – Fabrics – Commercial – 3 Drycleaning
Dimensional Change – Fabrics – FS 191A TM 5550,5552/5556 – 1 Laundering
Dimensional Change – Garments – AATCC 96/Commercial – 1 Commercial Wash
Dimensional Change – Garments – AATCC 150 – 1 Home Machine or Hand Wash
Dimensional Change – Garments – AATCC 150 – 3 Home Machine or Hand Washes
Dimensional Change – Garments – AATCC 150 – 5 Home Machine or Hand Washes
Dimensional Change – Garments – AATCC 96/Commercial – 3 Commercial Washes
Dimensional Change – Garments – Additional Measurement
Dimensional Change – Garments – Commercial – 1 Drycleaning
Dimensional Change – Garments – Commercial – 3 Drycleanings
Dimensional Change – Garments – Durable Press Appearance
Dimensional Change – Garments – FS 191A TM 7556 – 1 Laundering
Dimensional Change – Garments – General Appearance
General Appearance – Fabrics or Garments – After 1 Commercial Wash
General Appearance – Fabrics or Garments – After 1 Drycleaning
General Appearance – Fabrics or Garments – After 1 Home Machine or Hand Wash
General Appearance – Fabrics or Garments – After 1 Leather Cleaning
Smoothness Appearance – Fabrics – AATCC 124 – After 1 Home Machine Wash
Smoothness Appearance – Garments – AATCC 143 – After 1 Home Machine Wash

Nonwovens Testing

Abrasion Resistance – Inflated Diaphragm (Up to 2500 Cycles) – ASTM D 3886
Abrasion Resistance – Flexing & Abrasion (Up to 2500 Cycles) – ASTM D 3885
Abrasion Resistance – Rotary Platform (Up to 3000 Cycles) – ASTM D 3884
Fiber Identification – Qualitative Analysis, 1 or 2 fibers
Friction Static and Kinetic – ASTM D 1894
Thickness – Highloft Nonwovens – ASTM D 5736
Thickness – Nonwovens – ASTM D 5729
Weight – Per Unit Area – ASTM D 6242

Performance Testing

Air Permeability – ASTM D 737
Blocking – ASTM D 751
Blocking – FS 191A TM 5872
Button Impact Resistance – ASTM D 5171
Children’s Articles – Sharp Edges – 16 CFR Part 1500.49
Children’s Articles – Sharp Points – 16 CFR Part 1500.48
Children’s Articles – Small Parts – 16 CFR Part 1501
Chlorine Retention (Strength Loss) – AATCC 92
Chromaticity & Luminance, after 40 AFU – ANSI 107 ASTM E 1164
Color Measurement – Instrumental – ASTM E 1164 As Received
Crease Recovery Angle – AATCC 66
CUT RESISTANCE – ASTM F 1790
Dimensional Stability to Low Temperature (per temperature): up to 24 hours
Dimensional Stability, Upholstery – ASTM D 3597
Drying Time – Natick Method
Formaldehyde Release – AATCC 112
Melting Point – ASTM D 276
Needle Cutting – ASTM D 1908
Oven Aging, up to 16 Hr.
Requirements for Pacifiers – 16 CFR 1511
Resistance to Low Temperature (per temperature) – ASTM D751 Cold Crack w/Hydrostatic CFFA 6
Resistance to Low Temperature (per temperature) – Bend Test – ASTM D 2136
Resistance to Low Temperature (per temperature) – Impact Test – ASTM D 1790
Resistance to Low Temperature (per temperature) – Roller Test – FS 191A TM 5874
Soil Release – AATCC 130
Stain Removal Performance – ASTM D 4265
Stiffness Tests – Apparel Bending Modulus – ASTM D 747
Stiffness Tests – Cantilever (Drape) – ASTM D 1388
Stiffness Tests – Circular Bend Method – ASTM D 4032
Stiffness Tests – Clark – FS 191A TM 5204
Stiffness Tests – Heart Loop Method – ASTM D 1388
Stiffness Tests – Tinius Olsen – FS 191A TM 5202
Stiffness Tests @ Low Temp-Apparel Bending Modulus-ASTM D 747 at Low Temperature
VISUAL ASSESSMENT OF COLOR DIFFERENCE OF TEXTILES
Whiteness/Yellowness Index – ASTM E 313/D 1925
Wrinkle Recovery – AATCC 128
UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) AATCC 183

Std. Performance Spec. ASTM F1506 Testing

Colorfastness – Drycleaning – Commercial
Colorfastness to Laundering – AATCC 61
Colorfastness to Laundering – AATCC 61 EACH ADDITIONAL CYCLE
Flammability – Cloth, Vertical – Flame Resistance of Textiles – ASTM D 6413
Flammability after 25 Launderings
Geotextile/Geosynthetic Materials – Construction and Composition Analysis – Mass per Unit Area – ASTM D 3776
Laundering and Drycleaning – Dimensional Change Fabrics – AATCC 135 – 5 Washes
Laundering and Drycleaning – Dimensional Change – Fabrics – Each Additional Home Machine or Hand Wash
Strength and Elongation – Bursting Strength – Diaphragm Method (Mullen) – ASTM D 3786
Strength and Elongation – Elongation – With Breaking Strength – ASTM D 5034/D 5035
Strength and Elongation – Seam Slippage – Apparel – ASTM D 434
Strength and Elongation – Tear Resistance – Elmendorf Method – ASTM D 1424

Strength/Elongation Testing

Adhesion – Coating, Adhesive Method – ASTM D 751 sec. 39 to 42 or FS 191-5970
Adhesion – Coating, LAP SHEAR Method – TT049.015
Adhesion – Coating, Peel Method – ASTM D 751
Adhesion – Rubber Compounds – ASTM D 4393
Adhesion – Seams – FS 191A TM 5960
Adhesion of Wet Seams – FS 191A TM 5964
Breaking Strength – Ravel Strip – ASTM D 5035
Breaking Strength – Cut Strip – ASTM D 5035
Breaking Strength – Grab – ASTM D 5034, FS 191 5102
Bursting Strength – Ball Burst – ASTM D 3787
Strength – Diaphragm Method (Mullen) – ASTM D 3786
Dynamic Fatigue – ASTM D 4033
Elongation – With Breaking Strength – ASTM D 5034/D 5035
Hook and Loop Fasteners – Peel Strength – ASTM D 5170
Hook and Loop Fasteners – Shear Strength – ASTM D 5169
Puncture Resistance – Coated Fabrics, flat tip probe – ASTM D 751
Puncture Resistance – Flexible Barrier Fabrics, 3.2mm probe – ASTM F 1306
Seam Breaking Strength (Woven) – Seam in Garment or Presewn Seam – ASTM D 1683
Seam Breaking Strength (Woven) – TexTest Sewn Seam – ASTM D 1683
Seam Bursting Strength (Knits) – ASTM D 3940
Seam Slippage – Apparel – ASTM D 434
Seam Slippage – Seam in Garment or Presewn Seam – ASTM D 434
Seam Slippage – Upholstery – ASTM D 4034
Snap Strength Test – ASTM D 4846
Stretch & Recovery – ASTM D 2594 / ASTM D 3107
Stretch & Set – SAE J 855
Tear Resistance – Elmendorf Method – ASTM D 1424
Tear Resistance – Tongue Method – ASTM D 2261, CFFA 20 Proc.B
Tear Resistance – Trapezoid Method, wovens – ASTM D 5587
Torque and Tension, Children’s Articles – 16 CFR 1500.51 /.52 /.53
Zipper Strength (per test) – ASTM D 2061

UV Testing

Special UV Exposure – QUV – Mod. ASTM G 152
UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) AATCC 183
UV Exposure – QUV – ASTM G 154 (1st Sample)
UV Exposure – QUV – ASTM G 154 (Additional Sample)

Water/Oil Testing

Aqueous Liquid Repellency: Water/Alcohol Solution Resistance- Drop Test – AATCC 193
Resistance/Absorbency – Wicking – AATCC 198:2013
Resistance/Absorbency – Absorbency of Terry Fabrics – ASTM D 4772
Resistance/Absorbency – Oil Repellency – AATCC 118
Resistance/Absorbency – Water Absorption – Absorbency Capacity – ASTM D 1117 / ISO9073-6
Resistance/Absorbency – Water Absorption – Absorbency Time – ASTM D 1117 / ISO9073-6
Resistance/Absorbency – Water Absorption – Absorbency Wicking – ASTM D 1117 / ISO9073-6
Resistance/Absorbency – Water Absorption – Drop Test – AATCC 79
Resistance/Absorbency – Water Absorption – Dynamic Absorption – AATCC 70/FS 191A TM 5500
Resistance/Absorbency – Water Absorption – Static Absorption – FS 191A TM 5502
Resistance/Absorbency – Water Absorption – Weirich’s Absorbency (Wicking) – TT049.034
Resistance/Absorbency – Water Absorption – Wicking – SAE J 913
Resistance/Absorbency – Water Permeability – FS 191A TM 5516
Resistance/Absorbency – Water Proofness – ASTM D 3393
Resistance/Absorbency – Water Repellency: Spray Test – As Received – AATCC 22/FS 191A TM 5526
Resistance/Absorbency – Water Repellency: Spray Test – Before & After 3 Drycleanings – AATCC 22/FS 191A TM 5526
Resistance/Absorbency – Water Repellency: Spray Test – Before & After 3 Home Launderings & Drycleanings – AATCC 22/FS 191A TM 5526
Resistance/Absorbency – Water Repellency: Spray Test – Before & After 3 Home Launderings – AATCC 22/FS 191A TM 5526
Resistance/Absorbency – Water Resistance – Hydrostatic Pressure – Mullen Tester – ASTM D 751/FS 191A TM 5512
Resistance/Absorbency – Water Resistance – Hydrostatic Pressure – Rising Column – AATCC 127/FS 191A TM 5514
Resistance/Absorbency – Water Resistance – Impact Penetration – AATCC 42/FS 191A TM 5522
Resistance/Absorbency – Water Resistance – Rain Test – First Impact Pressure/U.S. Customs Requirements – AATCC 35/FS 191A TM 5524
Resistance/Absorbency – Water Resistance – Rain Test – Multiple Impact Pressures – AATCC 35/FS 191A TM 5524
Resistance/Absorbency – Water Vapor Transmission – ASTM E 96

Whiteness/Yellowness Testing

Whiteness/Yellowness Index – ASTM E 313 / D 1925

Wicking Performance Testing

WICKING PERFORMANCE TESTING
WICKING-DRYING-MVT-M.R.
WICKING-DRYING & MVT ONLY
Performance – Drying Time – Natick Method

Yarn & Fiber Testing

BARRE’ ANALYSIS
Construction & Composition Analysis – Yarn Type – TT049.035 (i.e. RS/OE)
Expedite Testing
Breaking Strength & Elongation – Single Strand Method Instron Machine – ASTM D 2256 or D 885
Breaking Strength & Elongation – Thread, Single Strand & Loop – ASTM D 204
Breaking Strength & Elongation – Thread, Single Strand – ASTM D 204
Fiber Crimp/Frequency – ASTM D 3937
Fiber Length – ASTM D 5103
Filament Count – TexTest Method
Fineness of Wool/Grade – ASTM D 3991/D 3992
Melting Point – ASTM D 276/FS 191A TM 1534
Moisture Regain/Content – ASTM D 2654
Shrinkage – Thread – ASTM D 204
Shrinkage – Yarn – ASTM D 2259
Skein Method – ASTM D 1578/FS 191A TM 4104
Twist Per Inch – Ply and Singles – ASTM D 1422/D 1423; FS 191A TM 4050/4052/4054
Twist Per Inch – Singles or Ply – ASTM D 1422/D 1423; FS 191A TM 4050/4052/4054
Twist Per Inch – Twist Takeup With Twist – ASTM D 1422/D 1423; FS 191A TM 4050/4052/4054
Yarn Size (Count, Denier, etc.) – ASTM D 1907
Yield, yds/lb. – ASTM D 2259