The tensile strength test measures how much force leather can handle when stretched. This test shows how durable the leather is under stress. This ensures that leather products resist tearing or breaking during actual use. Testing helps manufacturers learn about…
Introduction Fabric pilling and snagging are common issues affecting textiles' durability and appearance. Various standardized tests evaluate a fabric’s resistance to these defects. This article will explore key pilling and snagging test methods: the Martindale Test, Random Tumble Pilling Test,…
The Importance of Textile Testing Labs Textile testing is key in textile production. It helps keep product quality high. It involves checking the qualities of various textile products to ensure they meet quality standards. Textile testing labs mainly assess…
Flame retardant testing for textiles is essential for user safety and international compliance. Flame resistance testing involves exposing a fabric to flame to determine its extinguishing behavior, resistance to fire, and char length in case of fabric damage. Different…
Fabric tears occur when a sharp object catches on it. A small puncture can quickly turn into a long trip with just a little extra force. The relevant test is called Elmendorf Tearing Test and today we will share with…
American Society of American Society gives the ASTM D4966 standard for Testing and Materials. This textile testing standard ensures the quality of fabric against abrasion. Martindale tester is used to measure the fabric abrasion resistance. Here we will discuss…
Pilling is considered a quality disorder of a fabric. It occurs on the fabric surface due to wear and abrasion. The hairiness of yarn forms small balls of fiber on the garment’s surface, which does not look good. A…
The colorfastness property of textiles is a very important parameter from a selling point of view. Numerous factors can affect the fabric's original shade, so quality assurance regarding colorfastness is essential. In this article, we will discuss the most…
Bursting strength is the property of a material and how it behaves when applied with water column pressure. In textiles, this testing method is applied on woven, non-woven, and knitted fabrics to measure the fabric's strength against bursting. The…
Industrial laboratories play a key role as a quality assurance and research & development department. So, it’s the primary duty of a textile lab manager to manage his working area, properly maintain equipment, and share his expertise with the…
Definition of Water Vapour Transmission (WVT) The mass of water vapour that passes, vertically, through a unit area of a specimen in a set time at a specified temperature and humidity on both sides. In grams per square metre per…
The textile industry is very competitive, so customer satisfaction is the key to success in this sector. This is only possible with product quality assurance. For this purpose, textile industries set up a fabric testing laboratory to ensure cloth…
Colour fastness concept and its type analysis Colour fastness is the ability of printed textiles to resist damage from the environment during use or processing. It shows how firm the dyes and fibres are. It also tests the chromophore's stability…
How to Ensure Compliance with International Standards (ISO, ASTM, etc.)? To ensure fabrics meet international standards (e.g., ISO, ASTM), we must test them. This checks their quality, performance, and safety. Here are some key steps and strategies: Supplier assessment and…
In recent years, rising living standards have increased interest in moisture-wicking, quick-drying clothes. People now recognize their ability to absorb moisture, breathe, and wick sweat. In sports, it's common. Many global brands use moisture-wicking, quick-drying fabrics in their clothing. Due…
What is water vapour permeability? The water vapour permeability test measures how well fabrics let moisture through. It does this at different temperatures and humidities. It simulates how well fabrics move water vapor. Bodies release it when they sweat. They…
This article mainly explains the bursting test standard. It covers the test's principle.And it covers its tools and how to prepare specimens. It also covers the test's procedure and how to calculate results. Definition of terms Test area: The area…
Hydrostatic testing of fabrics is important for evaluating their water resistance and impermeability. This test will measure the pressure at which water penetrates a fabric, offering a clear indication of its ability in order to withstand wet conditions. It is…
Sometimes the results from the Taber Abrasion Test are not consistent and there can be many reasons for this. In the field of material (fabric) evaluation, understanding wear indicators like pilling or color change can be confusing. Determining the appropriate…
Maintaining accuracy and reliability in measurements of thermal properties is essential for various industries such as textiles, among others. The guarded hot plate apparatus is very central to this, it acts as a critical tool that helps in evaluating the…