Qualitative and quantitative fibre composition (for textile materials of all kinds and shapes)
- Determination of the melting point (according to ISO/TR 11827, p. 7.6.2 (DSC study)).
- Qualitative analysis of polymers (according to STP-7 (DSC study)).
- Qualitative analysis of textile fibres (according to ISO/TR 11827, p. 7.1.1, 7.2.1, 7.4*).
- Qualitative and quantitative fibre composition of 2-fibre mixtures (according to the standards of the LST EN ISO 1833 series: accredited standards of the following series: LST EN ISO 1833-1, 4, 7, 11, 12)*. Also available under Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council, part 1 (accredited methods: mechanical separation, methods 8, 1, 11, 14)*.
- Qualitative and quantitative fibre composition of 3-fibre mixtures (according to LST EN ISO 1833-2*). It is also possible under Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Part 1, Part 2*.
- Qualitative and quantitative fibre composition of 4-fibre mixtures (according to STP-3).
- Qualitative and quantitative fibre composition of 5 or more fibre mixtures (according to STP-4).
- Qualitative and quantitative fibrous composition of mechanically and chemically inseparable natural fibre mixtures (according to STP-22).
- Qualitative microscopic analysis of animal fibres (according to LST EN ISO 17751-1 and LST EN ISO 17751-2).
Determination of the resistance of staining (for all types and shapes of textile materials)
- Color resistance to artificial light (according to LST EN ISO 105-B02*) Irradiation up to 5 points and irradiation above 5 points.
- Colour resistance to water (according to LST EN ISO 105-E01*).
- Color resistance to seawater (according to LST EN ISO 105-E02).
- Staining resistance to chlorinated water (according to LST EN ISO 105-E03).
- Colour resistance to sweat (according to LST EN ISO 105-E04*).
- Resistance of staining to water drops (according to LST EN ISO 105-E07).
- Abrasion resistance of staining (according to LST EN ISO 105-X12*).
- Colour resistance to dry cleaning (according to LST EN ISO 105-D01*).
- Staining resistance to abrasion with organic solvents (according to LST EN ISO 105-D02).
- Staining resistance to washing (according to LST EN ISO 105-C10, LST EN ISO 105-C06* and LST EN ISO 105-C08).
- Staining resistance to industrial washing (according to LST EN ISO 105-C12).
- Resistance of staining to ironing (according to LST EN ISO 105-X11).
- Resistance of staining to bleaching with hypochlorite (according to LST EN 20105-N01).
- Staining resistance to organic solvents (according to LST EN ISO 105-X05).
Note on stain resistance tests: According to the agreement with the customer, the staining resistance can be assessed visually according to LST EN 20105-A02 and LST EN 20105-A03, or instrumentally LST EN ISO 105-A04 and LST EN ISO 105-A05.
Chemical tests (for all types and for all forms of textile materials)
- pH value (according to LST EN ISO 3071*).
- Free formaldehyde content (aqueous extraction method) (according to LST EN ISO 14184-1).
- Determination of the content of non-fibrous substances (oils, fats, paraffin, etc.) (according to STP-5).
Physical tests (for fabrics, sweaters, non-woven materials)
- Surface density:
- various materials (according to LST EN 12127*);
- fabrics only (according to LST ISO 3801, p. 5*);
- non-woven materials (according to LST EN 29073-1);
- Rubber and plastic coated materials (according to LST EN ISO 2286-2).
- The linear density of the fabric (according to LST ISO 3801, methods 1÷4).
- Determination of the width and length of tissues (according to LST ISO 22198).
- Length and width of textile materials (according to LST EN 1773).
- Bursting properties (maximum force and elongation):
- various materials (according to LST EN ISO 13934-1* (strip method) );
- various substances (according to LST EN ISO 13934-2 (scabbard method) );
- coated materials (according to LST EN ISO 1421*);
- non-woven materials (according to LST EN 29073-3).
- The strength of the seam (according to LST EN ISO 13935-1 (strip method) and LST EN ISO 13935-2* (scabbard method)).
- Tear force:
- fabrics, non-woven materials (according to LST EN ISO 13937-1 (Elmendorf method), LST EN ISO 13937-2* (trouser form) LST EN ISO 13937-3 (wing shape), LST EN ISO 13937-4 (tongue shape) and LST EN 1875-3 (trapezoidal form) );
- non-woven materials coated with materials (according to LST EN ISO 9073-4:2000);
- coated materials (according to LST EN ISO 4674-1*).
- Pitting strength (according to LST EN ISO 13938-1).
- The tendency of the material to rot and budding (according to LST EN ISO 12945–2 (Martindale’s method) ).
- Resistance to budding and fluffing (according to LST EN ISO 12945–1 (“Peeling” box method) ).
- Abrasion resistance:
- various substances (according to LST EN ISO 12947-2* (until the sample is decomposed) );
- for various substances (according to LST EN ISO 12947-3 (determination of mass loss) );
- for various substances (according to LST EN ISO 12947-4 (assessment of change in appearance) );
- coated materials (according to LST EN ISO 5470-2);
- furniture materials (according to LST EN 14465, Annex A);
- For socks (according to LST EN 13770).
- Elasticity of substances (according to LST EN 14704-1 (strip tensile method) ).
- Resistance of the fabric seams to slip through the seam (according to LST EN ISO 13936-1 (the opening of the seam is determined) and LST EN ISO 13936-2 (set load) ).
- Smoothing of wrinkles (crumpling) LST EN 22313).
- The resistance of materials to the effects of folding (folding procedure only):
- coated materials (according to LST EN ISO 7854).
- Adhesion force (according to LST EN ISO 2411).
Physical tests (for threads, fibres)
- Breaking properties for yarn (according to LST EN ISO 2062).
- Thread shake (according to LST EN ISO 2061).
- Thread density:
- from tissues (according to LST EN 1049-2);
- knitting (according to LST EN 14971).
- Thread linear density:
- from packaging (according to LST EN ISO 2060);
- from tissues (according to ISO 7211-5);
- from knitwear (according to LST EN 14970).
- Beam diameter (microscopic examination):
- wool fibres (according to LST EN ISO 137 (microscopic examination));
- for chemical fibres (according to AATCC Test Method 20A, p. 14).
Features related to physiological comfort
- Hygroscopicity (according to STP-8).
- Absorption (according to ISO 18696).
- Absorption time for towels (according to LST EN 14697, Appendix B).
- Resistance to surface drag (according to LST EN ISO 4920).
- Resistance to water penetration:
- various materials (according to LST EN ISO 811*);
- coated materials (according to ISO 1420).
- Water repulsion of substances (according to LST EN 29865 (Bundesman rain test)).
- Air conduction (according to LST EN ISO 9237*).
- Thermal resistance (according to LST EN ISO 11092*).
- Vapor resistance (according to LST EN ISO 11092).
- Water vapor permeability (cup method) (according to STP-1).
- Features of transportation of moisture (according to AATCC 195).
Dimensional stability
- Change in dimensions after washing and drying (after 1 washing cycle) (according to LST EN ISO 5077* (Washing and drying procedures – according to LST EN ISO 6330*)).
- Assessment of the appearance of the product after 1 wash (according to STP-2 (Washing and drying procedures – according to LST EN ISO 6330:2012*), Rating – by agreement.
- Obliqueness, after 1 wash:
- sweaters (according to ISO 16322-1);
- substances (according to ISO 16322-2);
- products (according to ISO 16322-3).
- Washing and drying procedure (carried out independently or ordered additionally):
- Cycle 1 (according to LST EN ISO 6330*);
- 2÷3 cycles (according to LST EN ISO 6330*);
- 4÷5 cycles (according to LST EN ISO 6330*);
- 10÷15 cycles (according to LST EN ISO 6330*);
- 20÷25 cycles (according to LST EN ISO 6330*);
- 30 cycles (according to LST EN ISO 6330*);
- 50 cycles (according to LST EN ISO 6330*).
Flammability properties, heat resistance
- Flammability of children’s nightwear (according to LST EN 14878).
- Determination of the rate of ignition (without processing) (according to LST EN ISO 6940).
- Ignition setting (low flame) (without treatment):
- curtains and upholstery (according to LST EN 1101).
- Determination of the spread of flame (without processing):
- curtains and upholstery (according to LST EN 1102).
- Limited spread of flame:
- Protective clothing (according to LST EN ISO 15025*);
- Multilayer packages (according to LST EN ISO 15025*);
- Accessories (according to LST EN ISO 15025*).
- Determination of flammability of clothing materials (without treatment) (according to LST EN 1103).
- Flame propagation properties (without processing) (according to LST EN ISO 6941).
- Heat resistance (without processing):
- materials (according to ISO 17493);
- accessories (according to ISO 17493).
Electrostatic properties of protective clothing
- Specific surface resistance (without treatment) (according to LST EN 1149-1*).
- Perpendicular resistance (without processing) (according to LST EN 1149-2).
- Shielding factor and half-life (without processing) (according to LST EN 1149-3, method 2).
Surface colour measurement
- Surface color measurement: CIE color coordinates, CIE three-dimensional color coordinates, Color space variables (according to LST EN ISO 105-J01*).
- Determination of color differences (ΔECMC, ΔE*Ab) (according to LST EN ISO 105-J03*).
- Characteristics of fluorescents (for well-visible protective clothing):
- CIE color coordinates x, y; Luminance factor (according to CIE 15 (LST EN ISO 105-J01*);
- Irradiation (LST EN ISO 20471:2013, p. 5.2) (according to LST EN ISO 105-B02*).
- Spectral coefficient of reflection R, in the near area of IR radiation (according to STP-21).
- Degree of whiteness (according to LST EN ISO 105-J02).
Other tests
- Rejection of lubricants only for flat materials (according to LST EN ISO 14419).
- UV radiation protection factor (UPF) (according to LST EN 13758-1+A1).
- Determination of the thickness of the material (according to LST EN ISO 5084).
COMMENTS:
1) “* “ is the studies included in the scope of accreditation.
2) “HDV” means the research method developed in the section.
Areas of activity for the conformity assessment of protective clothing
| The name of the protective clothing | Harmonised standard used |
| Well-visible outfit | LST EN ISO 20471 |
| Protective clothing worn during welding and similar processes | LST EN ISO 11611 |
| Protective clothing that protects against heat and flames | LST EN ISO 11612 |
| Protective clothing against diffuse electrostatic charge | LST EN 1149-5 |
| Protective clothing from the rain | LST EN 343 |
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