TEXTILE TESTING SERVICES
Texpoint testing and calibration services has been providing world class testing and calibration services in the field of Textlies and chemicals. The tests are conducted serupulously as per various National and International standards like IS, ASTM, AATCC, BS, EN, ISO, AS, DIN , M&S etc.,
TESTING
COLOR FASTNESS TESTS :
| TEST PARAMETER |
TEST STANDARDS |
| Washing / Laundering |
ISO 105 C06 : 2010 |
| AATCC TM 61 - 2010 |
| CAN / CGSB - 4.2 No. 19.1 - 2004 |
| Rubbing / Crocking |
ISO 105 X12: 2001/ AATCC TM 8 / CAN 4.2 No. 22 |
| ISO 105 X16 / AATCC TM 116 (For Small Prints) |
| Water |
ISO 105 E01 : 2010 |
| AATCC TM 107 : 2009 |
| Perspiration |
ISO 105 E04 : 2008 |
| AATCC TM 15 - 2009 |
| Light |
ISO 105 B02: 1994 / Amd.2: 2000 (BWS 4)
AATCC TM 16 (Option 3 ) 20 AFU |
ISO 105 B02: 1994 / Amd.2: 2000 (BWS 5)
AATCC TM 16 (Option 3) 40 AFU |
| Saliva |
35 LMBG 82.10-1 in accordance to DIN 53160 |
| Drycleaning |
ISO 105 D01: 2010 |
| Sea water |
ISO 105 E02: 1994 |
| Chlorinated water |
ISO 105 E03: 1994 |
| Chlorine bleach |
AATCC TS - 001 |
| Non-Chlorine bleach |
AATCC TS - 001 |
CHEMICAL TESTS :
| Fibre analysis |
AATCC TM 20 A: 2010 / ISO 1833 |
| Print durability |
Corporate Method |
| Phenolic yellowing |
ISO 105 X18: 2007 |
| pH |
ISO 3071: 2005 / AATCC TM 81 |
| Banned aryl amines |
GC-MS Method |
| Total lead / Suraface |
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| Nickel in non-coated / Coated |
EN 1811 / EN 12472 |
| Free / Releasable formaldehyde |
| PVC Content |
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| Phthalates |
EC: 2000 / 769 / EC - FTIR Method |
CHEMICAL AUXILIARIES TESTS
| Acetic Acid |
Purity % & Relative Density |
| Hydrochloric - Sulphuric Acid |
Total Acidity % & Relative Density |
| Formic Acid - Hydrogen Peroxide |
Purity % & Relative Density EACH : |
| Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) |
Purity % |
| Sodium / Calcium Hypochloride |
Available Chlorine in % & GPL |
| Sodium Carbonate (Soda Ash) |
Total Alkalinity as Na2CO3 % |
| Sodium Chloride |
Purity % |
| Sodium Chloride |
Hardness as CaCO3 as 60 / 80 GPL |
| Sodium Sulphate / Glauber's Salt |
Purity % |
| Sodium Sulphate / Glauber's Salt |
Hardness as CaCO3 as 60 / 80 GPL |
WATER / EFFLUENT TESTS
| pH |
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| TDS : Total Dissolved Solids, ppm |
| Total Hardness |
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| Calcium (Ca 2+) Ions, ppm / Magnesium (Mg 2+) Ions, ppm |
| Iron (as Fe) ppm |
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| Free Chlorine, ppm |
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| Turbidity (NTU) |
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| Permanent Hardness / Temporary Hardness / Ca or Mg Hardness |
| Total Solids, ppm / Total Suspended Solids, ppm |
| Colour (Hazen Units) |
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| Chloride (as Cl) ppm |
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| Total Acidity |
| Alkalinity (as methyl orange alkalinity) |
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| Specific Gravity |
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| Sulphate (as SO4) ppm / Sulphide, ppm / Manganese, ppm |
| Phenolic Compounds / Sodium / Zinc / Lead / Nickel / Cadmium / Silica |
| BOD / COD / Oil & Grease / Kjeldhal Nitrogen / Aluminium, as ppm |
| Mercury (Hg) / Arsenic (Ar) / Tin (Sn) |
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MECHANICAL TESTS :
TEST PARAMETER |
TEST STANDARDS |
| GSM |
BS EN 12127: 1998 / ISO 3801 / ASTM D 3776 |
| Yarn count |
ISO 2060: 1994 (Cone) |
| ASTM D 1059 (Knitted Fabric) |
| 2 Thread Fleece (Face knit & Loop Knit) |
| 3 Thread Fleece (Full, Semi & Loop Knit Yarn) |
| ISO 7211/5: 1984 (From Woven Fabric) |
| Lycra Denier |
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| Yarn Twist |
ASTM D 1422 : 1999 |
| CSP / Single Yarn Strength |
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| Delta E / Colour Difference / Whiteness Index WI / Yellowness Index |
| Stitch length / Loop length |
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| Stitch density / Construction |
ASTM D 3887 - 2004 Knitted Fabrics |
| ASTM D 3775 - 2003 Woven Fabrics |
| Snap / Button - pull strength |
In-House Method |
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EN Method |
| ICI pilling |
ISO 12945 - Part 1: 2005 Upto 18000 Revolution |
| Martindale pilling resistance |
ISO 12945-2: 2000 / ASTM D 4970 |
| Martindale abrasion resistance |
ISO 12947-2: 1998 / ASTM D 4966 - 1998 |
| Bursting strength |
ISO 13938 - 2: 1999 |
| Seam bursting |
BS EN ISO 13938 [ PART 1 ] / ISO 13935-1 & 2 |
| Seam stretchability |
HOUNSFIELD CRE |
| Seam slippage |
ISO 13936-1 : 2004 |
| Stretch & Recovery |
BS 4952: 1992 |
| Tensile strength |
ISO 13934-2 : 1999 (1 Inch Grab) |
| Tearing strength |
ISO 13937-1 : 2000 |
| Flammability |
ASTM D 1230 (45°C / Vertical) |
STABILITY TESTS :
| Dimensional Stability |
ISO 6330: 2000 / Amd. 1: 2007 |
| AATCC TM 150 - 2010 |
| CAN / CGSB - 4.2 No. 58 - 2004 |
| Skewness / Spirality |
ISO 16322-2 & 3: 2005 |
| AATCC TM 179 - 2010 |
| Dimensional Stability + Spirality |
ISO & AATCC |
| Appearance After Wash |
Washing as per ISO 6330: 2000 |
| Washing as per AATCC TM 150 - 2010 |
| Washing as per CAN / CGSB - 4.2 No. 58 |
TEXTILE : MISCELLANEOUS TESTS
| Color Migration of Fabrics |
AATCC TM 163 / ISO 105 X10 |
| CF to Organic Solvents |
ISO 105 X 05: 1994 |
| Absorbency of Textiles |
AATCC TM 79 (as received) |
| Vertical Wicking Test |
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| Cover Factor - Tightness Factor |
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| Moisture Content |
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| CF to Sublimation |
JIS L 0854 |
| Water Repelency |
AATCC TM 22 |
| Corrosion Resistant |
24 Hours |
| ZIPPER : Puller attachment, Closed End, Top Stop, Open End, Lateral Strength etc., |
| ZIPPER : Reciprocating (Cycles without Breakdown) |
| Dimen. Stability to Drycleaning |
ISO 3175 |
| CF to Hot Pressing |
ISO 105 X11: 1994 / AATCC TM 133 |
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