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Testing lab

Testing Lab area supports Customers in the process of quality control of textile and non-textile materials, in defect prevention or resolution, in the study of materials and in certificates of compliance to tender specifications or sector regulations.

The Testing Lab area is the real laboratory, accredited by Accredia with No. 0315*.

The analytical testing field of the Testing Lab area includes fibers, yarns, fabrics, garments and related accessories in textile, leather, plastic or metal.

High professionalism, instrumental equipment and accreditation system* allow Ritex to provide companies of the textile and apparel supply chain with a highly reliable service, both in the standard control of materials and in the study of product defectiveness.

* The list of accredited tests is available in the Test Laboratories section on the Accredia website.

Physical-Technological Tests:
to verify the construction and the
resistance properties of the material

Tests of Fiber Composition,
of binary, ternary and other mixtures
and correct label verification

Colour Fastness Tests:
colour fastness performance
and tendency to yellowing

Thermophysiological comfort
and Moisture Management Tests:
for particular applications and
performances

Chemical Tests:
compliance to REACH regulation,
market standards (GB18401)
and Customer requirements

Market Standards conformity Tests:
for exportation to particular countries
(for example China with GB18401)

Specification
standards conformity Tests:
for participation in tenders

Minimum Environmental Criteria
(MEC) certification Tests:
for participation in tenders for the
supply of textile products for
Public Administration

Face Masks Tests:
in accordance with CWA 17553 for generic
community masks and with EN 14683
for medical masks

SPECIFIC TESTS

This section lists all the available analyzes and tests divided by thematic areas.

a = test accredited by Accredia.
The list of accredited tests can be found at the link services.accredia.it by typing 0315 in the “accreditation number” section.

For tests not on the list you can contact us for advice.

FIBER COMPOSITION

Fiber composition: qualitative ⇢AATCC TM 20^a,ASTM D 276, UNI CEN ISO/TR 11827
Fiber composition: quantitative ⇢ REG.(UE) N.1007/2011^a, AATCC TM 20A, ASTM D629, ISO 1833-1/2^a
Quantitative analysis of cashmere, wool, other specialty animal fibers and their blends — Part 1: Light microscopy method ⇢ UNI EN ISO 17751-1
Quantitative analysis of wool/cashmere blends ⇢ UNI EN ISO 17751-1
Quantitative analysis of cotton/linen blends ⇢ UNI EN ISO 17751-1

FABRICS AND GARMENTS

Textiles – Fabrics – Determination of width and length ⇢ UNI EN 1773 (escl.par.8.2)

Textiles — Determination of thickness of textiles and textile products⇢ UNI EN ISO 5084, UNI EN ISO 2286-3

Observation of the textile under the optical microscope and stereomicroscope ⇢ RT001 – Leica

Textiles – Fabrics – Determination of mass per unit area using small samples ⇢ UNI EN 12127^a, ASTM D 3776

Determination of the commercial mass ⇢ UNI 9213

Determination of the commercial mass of blended textiles ⇢ UNI 1335

Determination of the weave ⇢ UNI 8099^a

Number of threads per unit lenght⇢ UNI EN 1049-2^a – Met. A

Stiffness of Fabric by the Circular Bend Procedure ⇢ ASTM D 4032

Knitted fabrics — Type ⇢ UNI EN ISO 8388

Coverage factor of knitted fabrics ⇢ IWS TM 169

Knitted fabrics – Determination of stitch length and yarn linear density in weft knitted fabrics (LFA) ⇢ UNI EN 14970

Determination of the crimp of a yarn in fabrics ⇢ UNI 9276

Determination of the mass per unit of length (title) of a thread extracted from a fabric ⇢ UNI 9275^a

Knitted fabrics – Determination of number of stitches per unit length and unit area ⇢ UNI EN 14971

Knitted fabrics – Determination of stitch length and yarn linear density in weft knitted fabrics ⇢ UNI EN 14970

Bow and Skew in Woven and Knitted Fabrics ⇢ ASTM D 3882

Determination of tear force of trouser-shaped test specimens (Single tear method) ⇢ UNI EN ISO 13937-2^a/3/4, GB/T 3917.2 ASTM D 2261 IWS TM 172

Determination of tear force using ballistic pendulum method (Elmendorf) ⇢ UNI EN ISO 13937-1^a, ASTM D 1424

Determination of nail shank tearing resistance ⇢ UNI 7275

Maximum force and elongation at maximum force using the strip method ⇢ UNI EN ISO 13934-1^a

Maximum force using the Grab method ⇢ UNI EN ISO 13934-2^a, ASTM D 5034

Maraximum breaking force of the critical points of a gment RT002 ⇢ UNI EN ISO 13935-2MOD

a Determination of maximum force to seam rupture using the strip method or the Grab method ⇢ UNI EN ISO 13935-1, UNI EN ISO 13935-2^a, ASTM D 5035

Determination of resistance to perforation by the ball method ⇢ UNI 5421

Protective clothing – Mechanical properties – Test method: Puncture resistance ⇢ UNI EN 863

Pneumatic method for determination of bursting strength and bursting distension ⇢ UNI EN ISO 13938-2

Ball Burst resistance ⇢ ASTM D 3787

Failure in Sewn Seams of Woven Fabrics ⇢ ASTM D 1683/D 434, IWS TM 117

Determination of the slippage resistance of yarns at a seam in woven fabrics ⇢ UNI EN ISO 13936-1^a, UNI EN ISO 13936-2^a, M&S P12;

Stretch Properties of Fabrics Woven from Stretch Yarns ⇢ ASTM D 3107

Determination of the elasticity and modulus of fabrics ⇢ M&S P.14

Extension and residual extension of stretch fabrics ⇢ M&S P.15

Stretch Properties of Knitted Fabrics Having Low Power ⇢ ASTM D 2594

Determination of the elasticity of fabrics – Part 1: Strip tests ⇢ UNI EN 14704-1, UNI EN ISO 20932-1

Determination of the abrasion resistance of fabrics by the Martindale method ⇢ UNI EN ISO 12947-1^a/-2^a/-3/-4 IWS TM 112 ASTM D 4966

Abrasion resistance of protective clothing material ⇢ UNI EN 530

Determination of the abrasion resistance of knitted footwear garments ⇢ UNI EN 13770

Pilling Resistance and Other Related Surface Changes of Textile Fabrics: Martindale Tester ⇢ ASTM D 4970 IWS TM 196

Fabric propensity to surface pilling, fuzzing or matting – modified Martindale method ⇢ UNI EN ISO 12945-2^a, UNI EN ISO 12945-4^aGB/T 4802.2

Fabric propensity to surface pilling, fuzzing or matting – Pilling Box method ⇢ UNI EN ISO 12945-1^a, UNI EN ISO 12945-4^aJIS L 1076 IWS TM 152, GB/T 4802.3

Pilling resistance and other related surface changes of textile fabrics: Random Tumble Pilling Tester⇢ ASTM D 3512

Method for determination of the propensity of fabrics to snagging BS 8479 ⇢ UNI EN ISO 12945-1 MOD., ASTM D 3939

Preparation, marking and measuring of fabric specimens and garments in tests for determination of dimensional change ⇢ UNI EN ISO 3759^a

Determination of dimensional change in washing and drying ⇢ UNI EN ISO 5077^a, UNI EN ISO 6330^aGB/T 8630

Dimensional change of textile fabrics in Steaming on ironing machines ⇢ DIN 53894-2, IWS TM 290

Dimensional change in professional dry-cleaning ⇢ LAV. COMMERCIALE

Dimensional changes of fabrics – cold-water immersion procedure ⇢ UNI 9294-5^a

Spirality after laundering ⇢ ISO 16322

Fabric appearance after repeated domestic washing – recovery grade ⇢ AATCC TM 124

Smoothness appearance of fabrics after cleansing ⇢ ISO 7768

Professional care, drycleaning and wetcleaning of fabrics and garments: performance when cleaning and finishing using tetrachloroethene ⇢ UNI EN ISO 3175-2

Textiles — Domestic washing and drying procedures for textile testing ⇢ UNI EN ISO 6330

Wrinkle recovery of fabrics: appearance ⇢ AATCC TM 128

Recovery from creasing of a horizontally folded specimen by measuring the angle of recovery ⇢ UNI EN 22313

Requirements for woven fabrics for curtains ⇢ UNI 11110

Requirements of Stretch knitted fabric for swimwear ⇢ UNI 11054

Requirements for upholstery fabrics ⇢ UNI EN 14465

NONWOVENS AND FABRICS COVERED WITH POLYMERIC MATERIALS

Nonwovens – Definition ⇢ UNI EN 29092
Nonwovens – Determination of bending length ⇢ UNI EN ISO 9073-7
Nonwovens – Determination of mass per unit area ⇢ UNI EN 29073-1
Nonwovens – Tear resistance ⇢ UNI EN ISO 9073-4
Nonwovens – Tensile strength and elongation ⇢ UNI EN 29073-3
Nonwovens – Absorption ⇢ UNI EN ISO 9073-6
Nonwovens – Air permeability ⇢ UNI 8279-3
Nonwovens – Tensile test (Grab method) ⇢ UNI 8279-4
Nonwovens – Puncture resistance by the ball method ⇢ UNI 8279-11
Nonwovens – Water absorption time (drop method) ⇢ UNI 8279-16
Nonwovens – Absorption capacity ⇢ ISO 11948-1
Nonwovens – Dimensional change by heat ⇢ UNI 8279-12
Nonwovens – Requirements for coatings ⇢ UNI 10714
Woven and non-woven fabrics – mass per area and mass per unit of length ⇢ UNI 5114^a – Metodo III
Nonwovens – Resistance to water penetration at constant hydrostatic pressure ⇢ UNI 5123
Nonwovens – static stiffness (protruding strip method) ⇢ UNI 10138
Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics – percentage elongation under load ⇢ UNI 4818-7
Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics – residual deformation under constant elongation ⇢ UNI 4818-8
Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics – stitch resistance ⇢ UNI 4818-5
Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics – determination of the resistance to the hot plate ⇢ UNI 4818-27
Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics – resistance to repeated flexing. Bally method ⇢ UNI 4818-13
Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics – colour fastness of the coating to rubbing ⇢ UNI 4818-20
Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics – determination of the resistance to stitching ⇢ UNI 4818-11
Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics – resistance to immersion in acetone ⇢ UNI 4818-16
Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics – tearing strenght ⇢ UNI EN ISO 4674-1/-2
Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics – total mass unit of coating area and substrate ⇢ UNI EN ISO 2286-2
Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics – Abrasion resistance: Martindale method ⇢ UNI EN ISO 5470-2
Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics – coating abrasion resistance Martindale method / metal ball plate ⇢ UNI EN ISO 17076-2MOD
Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics – Resistance to water penetration – Low pressure method ⇢ UNI EN 1734
Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics – Accelerated ageing tests – effect of light or weathering ⇢ UNI EN 12280-2
Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics – Determination of coating adhesion ⇢ UNI EN ISO 2411
Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics – Accelerated ageing tests – Environmental ageing ⇢ UNI EN 12280-3
Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics – Accelerated ageing tests – Heat ageing ⇢ UNI EN 12280-1
Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics – Determination of tear strength: Trapezoidal method ⇢ UNI EN 1875-3
Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics – tensile strength and elongation at break ⇢ UNI EN ISO 1421
Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics for water-resistant clothing- repeated flexing ⇢ ISO 8096
Textile floor coverings – tearing force of the bows ⇢ UNI 8014-14
Textile floor coverings – mass/area of the entire layer of use ⇢ UNI 8014-3
Textile floor coverings – mass/area of the useful part of the layer of use ⇢ UNI 8014-4
Textile floor coverings – number of bows per unit of length and unit of area ⇢ UNI 8014-13
Machine-made textile floor coverings – determination of the total area mass ⇢ UNI 8014-2
Machine made textile floor coverings – determination of the total thickness ⇢ UNI 8014-5

FIBERS AND YARNS

a Diameter of wool fibers by the projection microscope method ⇢ UNI 5423^a

Average diameter of animal fibers – OFDA ⇢ IWTO 47

Crimping frequency on synthetic fiber ⇢ ASTM D 3937

Average length of wool fibers ⇢ IWTO 17

Determination of the length of the fibers ⇢ UNI 5751

Average length of wool fibers (Al-Meter) ⇢ IWTO 5

Degree of polymerization DP of cellulosic fibers – Limit viscosity index with cupriethylenediamine (CED) ⇢ UNI 8282

Diameter of a synthetic fiber ⇢ RT004

Friction coefficient ⇢ ASTM D 3108

Regularity of a yarn (Uster) ⇢ USTER 4

Determination of the linear mass (mass per unit of length) with the skein method ⇢ UNI EN ISO 2060

Determination of yarn twist – direct counting method ⇢ UNI EN ISO 2061

Twisting in single yarns from discontinuous fibers: indirect method ⇢ UNI 9069

Breaking force and single wire elongation – constant increment dynamometer (CRE) ⇢ UNI EN ISO 2062

Dynamometric resistance of the yarn (tensile test) ⇢ RT010, UNI EN ISO 2062MOD

Synthetic or mixed sewing thread requirements ⇢ UNI EN 12590

ACCESSORIES

Metal accessories – tendency to oxidation – resistance to corrosion ⇢ ISO 22775

Small parts detachment force ⇢ EN 71-1

Zipper – verification of mechanical properties ⇢ NF G91-005, ASTM D 2061, UNI EN 16732

Determination of the characteristics of the touch and close fasteners ⇢ Metodo Interno

Impact resistance on buttons intended for sewing – normal and long-lasting buttons ⇢ ASTM D 5171

Plastics: tensile test ⇢ ASTM D 638, UNI 6065

COLOUR FASTNESS

Accessori metallici – tendenza all’ossidazione– resistenza alla corrosione ⇢ ISO 22775
Colour fastness to hypochlorite bleaching ⇢ UNI EN 20105 N01
Colour fastness to light – daylight ⇢ UNI EN ISO 105 B01, AATCC TM 16
Colour fastness to artificial light – xenon arc lamp ⇢ UNI EN ISO 105 B02 (escl.par. 8.3.6)^aM&S C9, GB/T 8427
Colour fastness to artificial weather – xenon arc lamp ⇢ UNI EN ISO 105 B04
Evaluation of photochromism ⇢ UNI EN ISO 105 B05
Colour fastness and ageing to artificial light at high temperatures: Xenon arc fading lamp test ⇢ UNI EN ISO 105 B06
Colour fastness to light of textiles wet with artificial sweat ⇢ UNI EN ISO 105 B07, GB/T 14576
Colour fastness to domestic and commercial washing ⇢ UNI EN ISO 105 C06^a, GB/T 12490
Colour fastness to domestic and commercial washing (no phosphate – bleach activator) ⇢ UNI EN ISO 105 C08
Colour fastness to washing with soap or soap and soda ⇢ UNI EN ISO 105 C10, GB/T 3921
Colour fastness to dry cleaning ⇢ UNI EN ISO 105 D01^a, GB/T 5711
Colour fastness to rubbing: solvents ⇢ UNI EN ISO 105 D02
Colour fastness to water ⇢ UNI EN ISO 105 E01^a,C6, GB/T 5713 a
Colour fastness to sea water ⇢ UNI EN ISO 105 E02^a, GB/T 5714
Colour fastness to chlorinated water (swimming pool water) ⇢ UNI EN ISO 105 E03^a, GB/T 8433
Colour fastness to perspiration ⇢ UNI EN ISO 105 E04 a, AATCC TM 15, GB/T 3922^a
Colour fastness to acids ⇢ UNI EN ISO 105 E05^a
Colour fastness to alkalis ⇢ UNI EN ISO 105 E06^a
Colour fastness to water drop ⇢ UNI EN ISO 105 E07^a
Colour fastness to vapor at atmospheric pressure ⇢ UNI EN ISO 105 E11
Colour fastness to nitrogen oxides ⇢ UNI EN ISO 105 G01
Measurement of the surface colour of a sample ⇢ UNI EN ISO 105 J01^a
Calculation of colour differences ⇢ UNI EN ISO 105 J03^a
Colour fastness to dry heat (excluding ironing) ⇢ UNI EN ISO 105 P01
Colour fastness to organic solvents ⇢ UNI EN ISO 105 X05^a
Assessment of colour migration of textiles in polychloride vinyl coatings ⇢ UNI EN ISO 105 X10
Colour fastness to ironing ⇢ UNI EN ISO 105 X11
Colour fastness to rubbing ⇢ UNI EN ISO 105 X12^a, AATCC TM 8, GB/T 3920^a
Evaluation of the phenolic yellowing potential of materials ⇢ UNI EN ISO 105 X18
Migration of dyes and pigments ⇢ UNI EN ISO 105 Z06
Colour fastness to sublimation during storage ⇢ DIN 54056
Colour fastness to washing with detergent ⇢ M&S C4A
Colour fastness to hand washing ⇢ UNI 10994
Colour fastness to saliva ⇢ GB/T 18886^a
Treatments to restore colour fastness and pH neutrality (soaping agent, fixer, dispersant, acid / base) ⇢ RT008
Accelerated ageing of indigo-dyed textiles ⇢ AATCC TM 26 MOD
Accelerated ageing of sulfur-dyed textiles ⇢ AATCC TM 26

SPECIAL SERVICES FOR SUSTAINABILITY

MINIMUM ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA (CAM) OF TEXTILE PRODUCTS AND LEATHER ITEMS FOR THE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Execution of analytical tests to verify the mandatory Technical Specifications: durability requirements and absence of dangerous chemicals
Issue of certificates of conformity to CAM
Consultancy for resolution of non-compliance with CAM

DURABILITY OF THE GARMENTS: STUDY AND CERTIFICATION

Operational protocol for verifying the durability of clothing after repeated washing
Assignment of the RT-Care Durability Index

RELEASE OF MICROPLASTICS IN DOMESTIC AND INDUSTRIAL WASHING

Standard operating protocol for the collection and quantification of microplastics released in domestic and industrial washing of synthetic and blended
Comparative studies on different technologies / solutions for reducing the release of microplastics

SPECIAL SERVICES ON PROBLEMS

DEFECTIVE STUDIES

Identification of the nature of stains and halos (softeners, silicones, dyes, oils …)

Problems of yellowing of whites in transport and storage

Problems of yellowing / degradation of denim / sulfur garments

Study of colour migrations towards textile (inserts) or polymeric (coatings / films) components

Fabric construction / appearance problems (lines, embossing, wrinkling, screwing)

NON-CONFORMITY RESOLUTION

Neutralization washes for pH restoration

Treatments to restore colour fastness

Treatments for dimensional stabilization

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - UNI EN ISO 13688

Health and ergonomics ⇢ UNI EN ISO 13688 Par.4

Innocuousness ⇢ UNI EN ISO 13688 Par. 4.2

Carcinogenic aromatic amines ⇢ UNI EN ISO 14362-1/3

pH of aqueous extract ⇢ UNI EN ISO 307^a

Nickel release ⇢ UNI EN 1811

Design, Comfort and Size ⇢ UNI EN ISO 13688 Par. 4.3, 4.4, 6

Durability ageing ⇢ UNI EN ISO 13688 Par. 5

Dimensional changes during washing and drying ⇢ UNI EN ISO 5077^a

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AGAINST COOL ENVIRONMENTS - UNI EN 14058

Innocuousness ⇢ UNI EN ISO 13688 Par. 4.2

Thermal resistance – Rct ⇢ UNI EN ISO 11092

Air permeability – AP ⇢ UNI EN ISO 9237^a

Resistance to water penetration – WP ⇢ UNI EN ISO 811^a

Water-vapour resistance under steady-state conditions (sweating guarded-hotplate test) – Ret ⇢ UNI EN ISO 11092

Tear resistance of the outer material ⇢ UNI EN ISO 4674-1

Bursting resistance of the outer material ⇢ UNI EN ISO 13938-2

GB 18401 CHINA - TESTING PACK

Determination of the pH of the aqueous extract ⇢GB/T 7573^a

Free and extractable formaldehyde content ⇢ GB/T 2912.1

Determination of particular aromatic amines derived from azo dyes ⇢ GBT 17592-1

Particular azo dyes that can release 4-aminoazobenzene ⇢ GB/T 23344

Colour fastness to domestic and commercial washing ⇢ GB/T 12490

Colour fastness to water ⇢ GB/T 5713^a

Colour fastness to rubbing ⇢ GB/T 3920^a

Colour fastness to perspiration ⇢ GB/T 3922^a

Colour fastness to saliva ⇢ GB/T 18886^a

Determination of odor ⇢ GB 18401

CAM TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF TEXTILE PRODUCTS - D.M. 30/06/2021

DURABILITY TESTS

Dimensional changes in washing and drying after 3 washes ⇢ UNI EN ISO 5077^a

Seam strength ⇢ UNI EN ISO 13935-2^a, UNI EN ISO 13938-2

Resistance to tearing ⇢ UNI EN ISO 13937-1^a, UNI EN ISO 13938

Colour fastness to washing ⇢ UNI EN ISO 105 C06^a

Colour fastness to dry cleaning ⇢ UNI EN ISO 105 D01^a

Colour fastness to perspiration ⇢ UNI EN ISO 105 E04^a

Colour fastness to rubbing ⇢ UNI EN ISO 105 X12^a

Colour fastness to light ⇢ UNI EN ISO 105 B02^a

CHEMICAL SAFETY TESTS

Carcinogenic aromatic amines ⇢ EN 14362-1/3

Carcinogenic dyes ⇢ DIN 54231

Allergenic dyes ⇢ DIN 54231

Halogenated flame retardants ⇢ EN 71-10/11

Formaldehyde ⇢ ISO 14184-1

Organostannic compound ⇢ ISO/TS 16179

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons ⇢ AFPS GS 2014

Phthalates ⇢ ISO 14389

Alkylphenols and ethoxylated alkylphenols ⇢ ISO/DIS 18254

Polyfluorinated and perfluorinated ⇢ CEN/TS 15968

Extractable metals ⇢ EN 16711-2

AGEING

Accelerated ageing in artificial light ⇢ UNI EN ISO 4892-2, ISO 105 B02

Accelerated ageing due to heat / humidity ⇢ UNI EN 12280-1, UNI EN 12280-3, ISO 1419

Ageing for repeated flexing ⇢ UNI EN ISO 7854

Accelerated ageing of indigo-dyed textiles ⇢ AATCC TM 26 MOD

Accelerated ageing of sulfur-dyed textiles ⇢ AATCC TM 26

Colour change by accelerated ageing ⇢ UNI EN ISO 17228

PHYSIOLOGICAL TESTS – COMFORT TESTS

Water vapor transmission rate ⇢ UNI 4818-26^a

Water vapor transmission rate ⇢ JIS L 1099 A-2 B-1 B-2, ASTM E 96–B/ BW/D/ DW

Determination of resistance to water penetration – test under hydrostatic pressure (Water column) up to 50 meters ⇢ UNI EN ISO 811^a

Air permeability of a fabric ⇢ UNI EN ISO 9237^a, ASTM D 737

Determination of the resistance to surface wetting. Spray method ⇢ UNI EN ISO 4920^a GB/T 4745

Water repellency – method of water / alcohol solutions ⇢ AATCC TM 193

Stain repellency – resistance test to hydrocarbons ⇢ UNI EN ISO 14419^a

Test Method for Soil Release: Oily Stain Release ⇢ AATCC TM 130

Sun protection fabrics. UPF grade determination ⇢ AS/NSZ 4399, UNI EN 13758-1

Water-vapour resistance under steady-state conditions (sweating guarded-hotplate test) – Ret ⇢ UNI EN ISO 11092

Thermal resistance under steady-state conditions (sweating guarded-hotplate test) – Rct ⇢ UNI EN ISO 11092

COMMUNITY FACE COVERING, NON-SURGICAL FILTERING MASKS

Size and ease of wearing ⇢ CWA 17553:2020

Determination of air permeability (100 Pa) ⇢ UNI EN ISO 9237^a

Filtration efficiency ⇢ EN 14683

Filtration efficiency after 5 washes 6N (UNI EN ISO 6330) ⇢ EN 14683

Labeling and Packaging ⇢ CWA 17553:2020

FLAMMABILITY TESTS

Declaration of the exemption for the flammability test of clothing fabrics ⇢ 16CFR 1610.1(d)

Reaction to fire – protective gloves ⇢ UNI EN 407

Determination of the combustion behavior of materials inside vehicles ⇢ UNI ISO 3795

Reaction to fire of the products to the action of an ignition flame in the presence of radiant heat ⇢ UNI 9174

Small flame fire resistance ⇢ FAR 25.853

Reaction to fire of upholstered items subjected to the action of a small flame ⇢ UNI 9175

Cigarette test – California ⇢ Technical Bullettin TB 117

TEXTILES: CHEMICAL AND ECOTOXICOLOGICAL ANALYSIS

Substances extractable with organic solvents ⇢ UNI 9273^a

Determination of aromatic amines derived from azo dyes ⇢ UNI EN 14362-1/ UNI EN 14362-3

Determination of the pH of the aqueous extract ⇢ UNI EN ISO 3071^a

Determination of free and hydrolyzed formaldehyde ⇢ UNI EN ISO 14184-1

Determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) ⇢ AFPS GS 2019:01 PAK

Determination of halogenated carriers ⇢ EN 17137/DIN 54232

Determination of C10-C13 short-chain (SCCP) and C14-C17 medium-chain (MCCP) chloroparaffins ⇢ EN ISO 18219

Determination of dimethyl fumarate ⇢ ISO/TS 16186

Determination of organotin compounds ⇢ ISO/TS 16179

Determination of the content of phthalates ⇢ UNI EN ISO 14389

Determination of perfluorinated compounds (PFOS – PFOA) ⇢ ISO/TS 15968

Determination of ethoxylated alkylphenols ⇢ UNI EN ISO 18254-1

Determination of alkylphenols ⇢ ISO 21084

Determination of allergenic disperse dyes ⇢ DIN 54231

Determination of carcinogenic dyes ⇢ DIN 54231

Determination of quinoline ⇢ DIN 54231

Determination of chlorophenols ⇢ UNI 11057

Determination of halogenated and brominated flame retardants ⇢ ISO 17881-1/ISO 17881-2

Determination of nickel release from articles intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin ⇢ UNI EN 1811

Wear and corrosion simulation for nickel release determination ⇢ UNI EN 12472

Determination of total metals ⇢ UNI EN 16711-1

Determination of extractable metals by acid solution of artificial sweat ⇢ UNI EN 16711-2

Chromium VI and compounds ⇢ DIN 38405-24

LEATHER - PHYSICAL TESTS

Identification of the type of leather ⇢ UNI EN ISO 17131
Determination of the thickness ⇢ UNI EN ISO 2589
Determination of the surface coating thickness ⇢ UNI EN ISO 17186
Determination of the apparent density ⇢ UNI EN ISO 2420
Test for the adhesion of the surface coating ⇢ UNI EN ISO 11644, IUF 470
Determination of tensile strength and percentage elongation ⇢ UNI EN ISO 3376
Determination of the tear load – Part 1: Single edge tear ⇢ UNI EN ISO 3377-1
Determination of the tear load – Part 2: double edge tear ⇢ UNI EN ISO 3377-2
Determination of the seam resistance of light leathers ⇢ UNI 10606
Determination of flex resistance — Part 1: Flexometer method (dry/wet) ⇢ UNI EN ISO 5402-1^a, DIN 53351, IUP 20
Abrasion resistance of leather ⇢ UNI EN ISO 20344
Determination of dimensional stability ⇢ UNI 8481
Average surface contraction after immersion in boiling water ⇢ UNI 8435
Water resistance of light leather: Repeated linear compression (penetrometer) ⇢ UNI EN ISO 5403-1, IUP 10
Determination of the tensile strength of the grain of a leather – Marble method ⇢ UNI 11308, UNI ISO 3379
Determination of the heat resistance of coated leather ⇢ UNI EN ISO 17232-A
Determination of resistance to surface wetting. Spray method ⇢ UNI EN ISO 4920
Water repellency – method of water / alcohol solutions ⇢ AATCC TM 193
Determination of the water repellency of leather for clothing ⇢ UNI EN ISO 17231
Stain repellecy – resistance test to hydrocarbons ⇢ UNI EN ISO 14419
Footwear – abrasion resistance with the Martindale method ⇢ UNI EN 13520
Protective gloves against mechanical risks (Martindale) ⇢ UNI EN 388 m6.1
Abrasion resistance – Part 2: Martindale method with metal ball plate ⇢ UNI EN ISO 17076-2
Determination of abrasion resistance – Part 1: Taber method ⇢ UNI EN ISO 17076-1
Paint products. Determination of abrasion resistance with Taber device ⇢ UNI 10559 ASTM D 3884
Colour change by accelerated ageing – temperature ⇢ UNI EN ISO 17228
Colour change by accelerated ageing – tropical climate ⇢ UNI EN ISO 17228

LEATHER – COLOUR FASTNESS

Colour fastness to artificial light: Test with xenon arc lamp ⇢ UNI EN ISO 105 B02

Supports coated with polymeric materials. Colour fastness of the coating to rubbing ⇢ UNI 4818-20

Colour fastness to dry and wet rubbing / sweat / specific products ⇢ UNI EN ISO 11640^a

Colour fastness of dyed leather when buffed ⇢ IUF 454

Colour fastness to hot ironing ⇢ IUF 458

Colour fastness to perspiration ⇢ UNI EN ISO 11641

Colour fastness to water ⇢ UNI EN ISO 11642

Colour fastness of small samples to solvents ⇢ UNI EN ISO 11643

Colour fastness to the drop of water ⇢ UNI EN ISO 15700

Colour fastness to migration into PVC ⇢ UNI EN ISO 15701, IUF 442

Colour fastness to machine washing ⇢ UNI EN ISO 15702

Colour fastness to delicate washing ⇢ UNI EN ISO 15703

Colour fastness to saliva ⇢ UNI EN ISO 2070

LEATHER - CHEMICAL TESTS

Determination of the chromium VI content ⇢ UNI EN ISO 17075
Determination of pH ⇢ UNI EN ISO 4045^a
Determination of the formaldehyde content ⇢ UNI EN ISO 17226-2
Determination of particular azo dyes in dyed leathers ⇢ UNI EN ISO 17234-1/ UNI EN ISO 17234-2
Preservative content (TCMTB, PCMC, OPP, OIT) in leather ⇢ UNI EN ISO 13365-1
Determination of ethoxylated alkylphenols ⇢ ISO 18218-1
Determination of chlorophenols ⇢ ISO 17070
Determination of the total metal content ⇢ EN ISO 17072-2
Determination of the content of extractable metals ⇢ EN ISO 17072-1

01. Testing lab