Fiber identification and composition-related testing.
| Test | Standard / Method | Material |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber Composition Test | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Yarn |
| Fiber Identification | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Yarn |
| Identification of Dyestuff | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric |
| Confirmation of Dye | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric |
Testing and evaluation of yarn properties.
| Test | Standard / Method | Material |
|---|---|---|
| Yarn Count / Denier | As per buyer / applicable standard | Yarn |
| Twist per Inch (TPI) | As per buyer / applicable standard | Yarn |
| Yarn Ply | As per buyer / applicable standard | Yarn |
| Yarn Strength | As per buyer / applicable standard | Yarn |
| Moisture Content | As per buyer / applicable standard | Yarn |
| Oil Content | As per buyer / applicable standard | Yarn |
Physical and performance testing of fabrics.
| Test | Standard / Method | Material |
|---|---|---|
| Fabric Count (Woven) | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric |
| Knit Fabric Count | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric |
| Yarn Size | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric |
| Fabric Width | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric |
| Fabric Weight (GSM) | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric |
| Fabric Type / Type of Weave | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric |
| Surface Smoothness | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric |
| Pilling Resistance | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric |
| Abrasion Resistance | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric |
| Water Repellency | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric |
| Water (Static Wetting) | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric |
| Soil Release / Stain Release | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric |
| Absorbency (Flow Test Method) | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric |
| Flammability | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric |
Evaluation of color fastness against different conditions.
| Test | Standard / Method | Material |
|---|---|---|
| Colorfastness to Washing | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
| Colorfastness to Rubbing / Crocking | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
| Colorfastness to Dry Cleaning | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
| Colorfastness to Perspiration (Acidic / Alkaline) | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
| Colorfastness to Light | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
| Colorfastness to Chlorinated Pool Water | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
| Colorfastness to Non-Chlorine Bleach | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
| Colorfastness to Water Spotting | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
| Colorfastness to Sea Water | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
| Colorfastness to Actual Laundering | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
| Colorfastness to Perspiration and Saliva | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
| Colorfastness to Light & Perspiration | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
| Colorfastness to Ozone | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
| Colorfastness to Dye Transfer in Storage | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
| Colorfastness to Phenolic Yellowing | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
| Colorfastness to Dye Transfer in Drying | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
| Colorfastness to Hot Pressing | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
| Colorfastness to Pet Urine | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
Shrinkage and dimensional-change evaluation.
| Test | Standard / Method | Material |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensional Stability to Washing | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
| Dimensional Stability to Hand Washing | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
| Dimensional Stability to Commercial Dry Cleaning | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
| Dimensional Stability to Steam Press | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
| Actual Dimension | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
| Spirality / Skewness | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
| Bow and Skew in Woven and Knitted Fabrics | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
| Torque Test | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
Assessment of fabric/garment strength and durability.
| Test | Standard / Method | Material |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength (Strip Method) | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
| Tear Strength | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
| Bursting Strength | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
| Seam Breaking Strength (Up to 5 Seams) | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
| Seam Strength & Seam Slippage (Up to 5 Seams) | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
| Garment (Un-lined) Seam Strength (per garment, 9 seams or over) | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
| Garment (Lined) Seam Strength (per garment, 9 seams or over) | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
| Single Thread Strength | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
| Stretch & Recovery | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
| Tensile Properties of Elastomeric Fabric | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
| Elastic Properties of Elasticated Fabric | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
Evaluation of textile performance after washing/care processes.
| Test | Standard / Method | Material |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance after Laundering | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
| Appearance after Commercial Laundering | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
| Appearance with Shrinkage Performed | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
| Appearance after Repeated Home Laundering | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
| Each Garment Ironing | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
| Steam Pressing Iron | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
| Retention of Creases in Fabrics after Home Laundering | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
| Bonded, Fused & Jerseyed Apparel | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
| Print Durability | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
Relevant chemical and restricted-substance testing, where available.
| Test | Standard / Method | Material |
|---|---|---|
| pH Determination | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
| Formaldehyde Content | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
| Formaldehyde Spot Test | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
| Azo Dyes | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
| Lead Content | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
| Phthalates | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
| Nickel Release | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Garment |
Construction and physical composition tests for towels.
| Test | Standard / Method | Material |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber Composition Test | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Yarn |
| Fiber Identification | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Yarn |
| Identification of Dyestuff | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric |
| Confirmation of Dye | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric |
Strength and durability testing of zippers, buttons and snaps.
| Test | Standard / Method | Material |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber Composition Test | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Yarn |
| Fiber Identification | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric / Yarn |
| Identification of Dyestuff | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric |
| Confirmation of Dye | As per buyer / applicable standard | Fabric |