Textile
Testing Forms
Customers without CTL Online Application userids can use this form to get started with the textile testing process.
Flammability Testing
Testing: Fabric is
being tested to ensure compliance with Flammability requirement 16CFR Part 1610.
Our Textile Laboratories offer a broad range of testing services for all types of men's, women's and children's apparel and accessories such as casual clothing, outerwear, swimwear, belts, socks, handbags and gloves.
Key testing and evaluation areas include:
- Compliance with government regulatory requirements for labeling and flammability.
- Fabric construction, colorfastness, dimensional stability, skewing and appearance retention.
- Physical performance, such as strength and product attribute testing.
- Verification of special claims (stain repellency, water resistance and repellency, wicking and wrinkle resistance).
- Trim and component testing (zippers, snaps, buttons and embellishments).
- Compliance with product specifications (size, fit and construction).
- Color approval.
We offer the following Textile Testing Options plus much more:
- Colorfastness
- Dimensional Stability and Appearance Testing
- Fiber Composition
- Flammability Testing
- Fabric Construction
- Physical Testing
We also offer comprehensive Chemical and Analytical Testing Services:
- Total Lead
- Surface Coating/Paint
- PVC/Plastics
- Metals
- Glass
- Phthalates
- Formaldehyde
- Nickel
- pH of Water Extract from Textiles
- Mercury in Surface Coatings
- Toxics in Packaging
We also offer testing services for soft home furnishing items like bedding, draperies, table linens, rugs, towels and decorative pillows. Take advantage of our extensive experience in the testing and evaluation of soft home furnishings. We offer a range of tests addressing specific concerns and special claims, as well as complete product evaluation. Each of the Textile Laboratories is accredited and capable of tailoring a testing program based on customer needs.
Testing Packages Are Available