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Textile Testing Types----
$ Color Fastness Testing.
$ Dimensional Stability Testing.
$ Flammability Testing.
$ Physical Testing.
$ REACH Standards for Textile Industry.
$ GB 18401 Testing.
$ Banned AZO Colorants Testing.
$ CPSIA Requirements.
$ Fiber Identification Testing.
$ GB 18401 Testing.
$ Banned AZO Colorants Testing.
$ Harmful Substances Testing.
Textiles Testing Expertise----
QIMA's experienced inspectors conduct thorough on-site checks of your merchandise, following detailed checklists compiled based on your requirements, international regulations, safety standards, and our extensive know-how.
We offer the following physical and mechanical tests to assess the quality of your textiles:-
$ Performance: abrasion or piling.
$ Dimensional stability: torque, shrinkage, elongation, stretch and recovery.
$ Weather testing: waterproof, windproof, thermal.
$ Thermal and water v***r resistance.
$ Burn test (for 100% cotton textiles).
$ Stiffness and bending.
$ Seam strength (for sewn articles).
$ Tearing strength, pe*******on resistance.
$ Thickness, compression, and recovery (for floor coverings).
$ Tensile properties.
Textiles Lab Testing Expertise---
In addition to the above physical and mechanical tests, QIMA offers a wide range of laboratory tests to help you navigate the safety requirements and meet the standards of your destination market.
General Lab Tests for Textiles:-
$ Fiber identification.
$ Eco-textile testing.
$ Banned azo dyes and colorants.
$ Colorfastness check (CF to light, ozone, burnt gas fumes.
$ phenolic yellowing perspiration, water, bleach).
$ Antibacterial and antimicrobial testing.
$ Formaldehyde testing.
$ Machine wash tests.
$ Heavy metals in surface coatings.
EU Textile Standards & Regulations:-
$ REACH (Regulation on Registration, Evaluation.
$ Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals).
$ Textile Regulation 1007/2011.
$ General Product Safety Directive (2001/95/EC).
$ Textile labeling regulations.
$ EU Ecolabel for textile products.
USA and Canada Textile Standards & Regulations:-
$ AATCC 8 Colorfastness to Crocking (wet & dry).
$ AATCC 15 Colorfastness to Perspiration.
$ AATCC 16 Colorfastness to Light.
$ AATCC 106 Colorfastness to Sea Water.
$ AATCC 107 Colorfastness to Water.
$ AATCC 116 Colorfastness to Crocking (rotary).
$ AATCC 135 Dimensional Stability for Home Laundering.
$ AATCC 150 Dimensional Changes to Home Laundering.
$ AATCC 162 Colorfastness to Chlorinated (Pool) Water.
$ AATCC 112 Formaldehyde Release from Fabric (quantitative) – sealed jar method.
$ AATCC 94-2017 Formaldehyde (spot test).
$ 16 CFR 1610 Flammability of Clothing Textiles.
$ 16 CFR 1611 Flammability of Vinyl Plastic Film.
$ 16 CFR 1615 & 1616, Flammability of Children’s Sleepwear.
$ 16 CFR 1500.51-53 Attachment Strength.
$ 16 CFR 423 Care Labeling.
$ 16 CFR 303 Fiber Content Label.
$ Canadian Textile Flammability Regulations (SOR/2011-22) – Bedding Textile.
$ Canadian Textile Flammability Regulations (SOR/2011-22) – Non-bedding Textile.
$ Canadian Toys Regulations (SOR/2011-17) Item 34.
$ Flammability Requirement of Hair or Mane.
$ Canadian Toys Regulations (SOR/2011-17) Item 32.
$ Flammability Requirement of Outer Covering.
$ Canadian Toys Regulations (SOR/2011-17) Item 33.
$ Flammability Requirement of Yarn.
$ Canadian Toys Regulations (SOR/2011-17) Item 21.
$ Celluloid or Cellulose Nitrate.
$ CPSIA Lead Content in Surface Coatings.
$ CPSIA Lead Content in Substrates.
$ CPSIA Phthalates Content.
$ Cross Cut Adhesion – ASTM D3359.
$ Polymer Identification – FTIR.
Other Standards & Regulations:-
$ $China – GB 18401 testing.
$ CPAI-84, Flammability of Camping Tents.
