PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) TESTING

Safety workwear – Protective clothing and gear – CAM (Minimum Environmental Criteria)

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (P.P.E.) TESTING

We perform tests on various types of personal protective equipment (PPE), safety workwear, protective clothing and gear.

Our PPE testing services include:

  • Fire-resistant clothing tests.
  • Firefighter clothing tests.
  • Welding clothing tests.
  • High-visibility clothing tests.
  • Rainproof clothing tests.
  • Minimum Environmental Criteria (CAM – Criteri Ambientali Minimi) tests.

 

Why choose CQT – Centro Qualità Tessile for your PPE testing?

We are accredited by the Italian body Accredia as a Testing Laboratory (No. 00237 Testing). Based on International Mutual Recognition Agreements (MLA/MRA) with EA, IAF, and ILAC, our tests are internationally accredited. We provide fast results and respond to requests for urgent and/or customized tests based on your needs.

Additionally, we are accredited in the United States by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (LAB ID 1758) for flammability of clothing textiles testing (standard: Code of Federal Regulation – 16 CFR Part 1610).

PPE TESTING LIST

How to deliver samples and receive results

• Materials for analyses may be delivered with their corresponding consignment note (CN).

• The analyses we perform are destructive in nature, therefore we consider cutting and other procedures that cause sample deterioration to be authorized. The following information should be specified in the CN related to the material for testing:

– If sample return is not expected or requested, the phrase “Material intended for destructive testing” should be indicated.
– If sample return is expected or requested, the phrase “Transport on account of testing for laboratory analysis” should be indicated.
– If the sample is a garment or any finished product, the phrase “Cutting of garment/product authorized” should be indicated.

• The following information should be attached to the samples delivered to our laboratory:

– Composition.
– Features and/or technical specifications (especially if conformity assessments are requested).
– Any additional information relevant to the analysis in question (e.g., requests regarding the language of the report, report delivery method, sample preservation, etc.).
Note: All requests made after the issuance of the test reports will incur additional costs.

• Upon request, we are available to perform urgent tests, subject to technical feasibility within the requested timeframe and prompt delivery of samples by the Client.
Note: The execution of urgent tests will incur a 30% increase in regular costs.

• Residue samples will be kept by our laboratory at the Client’s disposal for a period not exceeding 30 days from the date of issuance of the corresponding analysis certificates.
Note: At the end of this period, we consider ourselves authorized to destroy the analyzed samples, unless a written preservation request is expressly sent by the Client within the specified 30-day period or other explicit contractual arrangements are made.

• The results and test reports refer solely to the analyzed samples and to what is specifically requested by the Client (e.g., language, report delivery method, sample preservation, etc.).
Note: All requests made after the issuance of the test reports will incur additional costs.

• We can prepare the test reports in either English or Italian. The request regarding the language should be made prior to the execution of the analyses.
Note: All requests made after the issuance of the test reports will incur additional costs.

• If not otherwise agreed, we consider ourselves authorized to send the Client a preliminary copy of the test report by fax or email. The original report will then be personally delivered or sent by regular mail. If the Client does not wish to receive the reports through these means, he/she must communicate it before the execution of the tests, at the time of our acceptance of the work order.

• Test reports and related technical records will be kept by our laboratory for a period of 48 months from the date of their issuance.

For detailed information, please refer to our general terms and conditions of supply.

Tests on protective clothing against heat and flame

Test methods and performance requirements in accordance with UNI EN ISO 11612 standard

Given the complexity of the standard and the high number of tests it requires, further information can be requested from the laboratory.

Material required: at least 2 finished garments per item.
If there are no finished garments available, a minimum of 100 cm of fabric in full height is required. In this case, it is advisable to seek prior information from the laboratory.

Tests with a code marked by an asterisk (0000*) are not accredited by Accredia.

 

Code Name Reference standards
4408a Protective clothing – Protection against flame – Method of test for limited flame spread – Method A and B (Code A) UNI EN ISO 15025
4410 Protective clothing against heat and flame – Determination of heat transmission on exposure to flame (Code B) UNI EN ISO 9151
4411 Protective clothing – Protection against heat and fire – Method of test: Evaluation of materials and material assemblies when exposed to a source of radiant heat – Method A and B (Code C) UNI EN ISO 6942 (Method B)
4205a* Resistenza al calore: Clothing and equipment for protection against heat – Test method for convective heat resistance using a hot air circulating oven 180°C UNI EN ISO 17493
4205* Clothing for protection against heat and flame – Determination of contact heat transmission through protective clothing or constituent materials – Part 1: Contact heat produced by heating cylinder (Code F) UNI EN ISO 12127-1
1501 Dimensional change during laundering

UNI EN ISO 6330

UNI EN ISO 3759

UNI EN ISO 5077 

1506a* Industrial washing and finishing procedures for testing of workwear UNI EN ISO 15797
1506* Domestic washing and drying procedures for textile testing UNI EN ISO 6330
1340 Tensile properties of fabrics – Part 1: Determination of maximum force and elongation at maximum force using the strip method UNI EN ISO 13934-1
1334 Seam tensile properties of fabrics and made-up textile articles – Part 2: Determination of maximum force to seam rupture using the grab method UNI EN ISO 13935-2 
1341 Tear properties of fabrics – Part 2: Determination of tear force of trouser-shaped test specimens UNI EN ISO 13937-2
1346* Bursting properties of fabrics — Part 1: Hydraulic method for determination of bursting strength and bursting distension (area 7.3 cm²) UNI EN ISO 13938-1

Tests on protective clothing for firefighters

Test methods and performance requirements for firefighting activities in accordance with UNI EN 469 standard

Given the complexity of the standard and the high number of tests it requires, further information can be requested from the laboratory.

Material required: at least 2 finished garments per item.
If there are no finished garments available, a minimum of 100 cm of fabric in full height is required. In this case, it is advisable to seek prior information from the laboratory.

For tests on high-visibility clothing (UNI EN ISO 20471 standard), please refer to the testing list.

Tests with a code marked by an asterisk (0000*) are not accredited by Accredia.

 

Code Name Reference standards
1334 Seam tensile properties of fabrics and made-up textile articles – Part 2: Determination of maximum force to seam rupture using the grab method UNI EN ISO 13935-2
1340 Tensile properties of fabrics – Part 1: Determination of maximum force and elongation at maximum force using the strip method UNI EN ISO 13934-1
1341 Tear properties of fabrics – Part 2: Determination of tear force of trouser-shaped test specimens UNI EN ISO 13937-2 
4205a* Clothing and equipment for protection against heat – Test method for convective heat resistance using a hot air circulating oven UNI EN ISO 17493
1501 Dimensional change during laundering

UNI EN ISO 6330

UNI EN ISO 3759

UNI EN ISO 5077

1506a* Industrial washing and finishing procedures for testing of workwear UNI EN ISO 15797
1506* Domestic washing and drying procedures for textile testing UNI EN ISO 6330
4408a Protective clothing – Protection against flame – Method of test for limited flame spread – Method A and B UNI EN ISO 15025
4410 Protective clothing against heat and flame – Determination of heat transmission on exposure to flame UNI EN ISO 9151
4411 Protective clothing – Protection against heat and fire – Method of test: Evaluation of materials and material assemblies when exposed to a source of radiant heat – Method A and B) UNI EN ISO 6942 (Method B)
4205* Clothing for protection against heat and flame – Determination of contact heat transmission through protective clothing or constituent materials – Part 1: Contact heat produced by heating cylinder UNI EN ISO 12127-1
4605* Textiles – Physiological effects – Measurement of thermal and water-vapour resistance under steady-state conditions (sweating guarded-hotplate test) UNI EN ISO 11092
1360 Determination of resistance to water penetration — Hydrostatic pressure test UNI EN ISO 811
1341c Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics – Determination of tear resistance – Part 1: Constant rate of tear methods UNI EN ISO 4674-1 (Method A)
1340b Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics – Determination of tensile strength and elongation at break UNI EN ISO 1421 (Method 1)

Tests on protective clothing for use in welding and allied processes

Test methods and performance requirements in accordance with UNI EN ISO 11611 standard

Given the complexity of the standard and the high number of tests it requires, further information can be requested from the laboratory.

Material required: at least 2 finished garments per item.
If there are no finished garments available, a minimum of 100 cm of fabric in full height is required. In this case, it is advisable to seek prior information from the laboratory.

Tests with a code marked by an asterisk (0000*) are not accredited by Accredia.

 

Code Name Reference standards
1334 Seam tensile properties of fabrics and made-up textile articles – Part 2: Determination of maximum force to seam rupture using the grab method UNI EN ISO 13935-2
1340 Tensile properties of fabrics – Part 1: Determination of maximum force and elongation at maximum force using the strip method UNI EN ISO 13934-1
1341 Tear properties of fabrics – Part 2: Determination of tear force of trouser-shaped test specimens (single tear method) UNI EN ISO 13937-2 
1346* Bursting properties of fabrics – Part 1: Hydraulic method for determination of bursting strength and bursting distension (area 50 cm² / 7.3 cm²) UNI EN ISO 13938-1
1501 Dimensional change during laundering

UNI EN ISO 6330

UNI EN ISO 3759

UNI EN ISO 5077

1506a* Industrial washing and finishing procedures for testing of workwear UNI EN ISO 15797
1506* Domestic washing and drying procedures for textile testing UNI EN ISO 6330
4408a Protective clothing – Protection against flame – Method of test for limited flame spread – Method A and B UNI EN ISO 15025
4411 Protective clothing – Protection against heat and fire – Method of test: Evaluation of materials and material assemblies when exposed to a source of radiant heat – Method A and B UNI EN ISO 6942 (Method B)

Tests on high-visibility clothing

Test methods and performance requirements in accordance with UNI EN ISO 20471 standard

For retroreflective tests (reflective bands) and for the regulations in general, given their complexity, it is advisable to ask the laboratory for more information.

Material required: at least 2 finished garments per item.
If there are no finished garments available, a minimum of 100 cm of fabric in full height is required. In this case, it is advisable to seek prior information from the laboratory.

For tests on clothing for firefighters (firefighting activities – UNI EN 469 standard), please refer to the testing list.

Tests with a code marked by an asterisk (0000*) are not accredited by Accredia.

 

Code Name Reference standards
1330 Determination of the abrasion resistance of fabrics by the Martindale method – Part 2: Determination of specimen breakdown

UNI EN ISO 12947-1

UNI EN ISO 12947-2

1340 Tensile properties of fabrics – Part 1: Determination of maximum force and elongation at maximum force using the strip method UNI EN ISO 13934-1
1346 Bursting properties of fabrics – Part 1: Hydraulic method for determination of bursting strength and bursting distension UNI EN ISO 13938-1
1341c Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics – Determination of tear resistance – Part 1: Constant rate of tear methods UNI EN ISO 4674-1 (Method A)
1340d Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics – Determination of tensile strength and elongation at break UNI EN ISO 1421 (Method 1)
4605* Textiles – Physiological effects – Measurement of thermal and water-vapour resistance under steady-state conditions (sweating guarded-hotplate test) UNI EN ISO 11092
2207 High visibility clothing – Test methods and requirements – Material color performance requirements (chromaticity coordinates and luminance factor) – Sample as is / after exposure to light / after washing UNI EN ISO 20471 (par. 5.2 and 7.2)
1501 Dimensional change during laundering

UNI EN ISO 6330

UNI EN ISO 3759

UNI EN ISO 5077

1506a* Industrial washing and finishing procedures for testing of workwear UNI EN ISO 15797
1505* Professional care, dry cleaning and wet cleaning of fabrics and garments – Part 1: Assessment of performance after cleaning and finishing UNI EN ISO 3175-2
2102 Tests for colour fastness –   Part C06: Colour fastness to domestic and commercial laundering UNI EN ISO 105-C06
2104 Tests for colour fastness – Part D01: Colour fastness to dry cleaning using perchloroethylene solvent UNI EN ISO 105-D01
2105 Tests for colour fastness – Part B02: Colour fastness to artificial light: Xenon arc fading UNI EN ISO 105-B02  (Methods 1, 2, 3, 4)
2106 Tests for colour fastness – Part E04: Colour fastness to perspiration UNI EN ISO 105-E04
2107 Tests for colour fastness – Part X12: Colour fastness to rubbing UNI EN ISO 105-X12
2112 Tests for colour fastness – Part X11: Colour fastness to hot pressing UNI EN ISO 105-X11
2117 Tests for colour fastness – Part N01: Colour fastness to bleaching: Hypochlorite UNI EN 20105-N01

Tests on protective clothing against rain

Test methods and performance requirements in accordance with UNI EN 343 standard

Given the complexity of the standard and the high number of tests it requires, further information can be requested from the laboratory.

Material required: at least 2 finished garments per item.
If there are no finished garments available, a minimum of 100 cm of fabric in full height is required. In this case, it is advisable to seek prior information from the laboratory.

Tests with a code marked by an asterisk (0000*) are not accredited by Accredia.

 

Code Name Reference standards
1334 Seam tensile properties of fabrics and made-up textile articles – Part 2: Determination of maximum force to seam rupture using the grab method UNI EN ISO 13935-2
1346* Bursting properties of fabrics – Part 1: Hydraulic method for determination of bursting strength and bursting distension UNI EN ISO 13938-1
1360 Determination of resistance to water penetration – Hydrostatic pressure test UNI EN ISO 811
1341c Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics – Determination of tear resistance – Part 1: Constant rate of tear methods UNI EN ISO 4674-1 (Method A)
1340b Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics – Determination of tensile strength and elongation at break UNI EN ISO 1421 (Method 1)
1330 Determination of the abrasion resistance of fabrics by the Martindale method – Part 2: Determination of specimen breakdown UNI EN ISO 12947-2
1340 Tensile properties of fabrics – Part 1: Determination of maximum force and elongation at maximum force using the strip method UNI EN ISO 13934-1
4605* Textiles – Physiological effects – Measurement of thermal and water-vapour resistance under steady-state conditions (sweating guarded-hotplate test) RET UNI EN ISO 11092
4500 Protective clothing against rain – Test method for ready made garments – Impact from above with high energy droplets UNI EN 14360:2004 (cancelled and replaced by UNI EN ISO 24231)
1501 Dimensional change during laundering

UNI EN ISO 6330

UNI EN ISO 3759

UNI EN ISO 5077 

1506a* Industrial washing and finishing procedures for testing of workwear UNI EN ISO 15797
1506* Domestic washing and drying procedures for textile testing UNI EN ISO 6330

Minimum Environmental Criteria (CAM – Criteri Ambientali Minimi) tests

Requirements of durability and suitability for use defined by the Minimum Environmental Criteria (CAM – Criteri Ambientali Minimi) for textile products

Reference: Ministero dell’Ambiente e della Sicurezza Energetica (Ministry of Environment and Energy Safety) – Decree of 7 February 2023 – GU no. 70 of 23/03/2023

Material required: at least 2 finished garments per item.
If there are no finished garments available, a minimum of 100 cm of fabric in full height is required. In this case, it is advisable to seek prior information from the laboratory.

Tests with a code marked by an asterisk (0000*) are not accredited by Accredia.

 

Code Name Reference standards
1334 Seam tensile properties of fabrics and made-up textile articles – Part 2: Determination of maximum force to seam rupture using the grab method UNI EN ISO 13935-2
1341b Tear properties of fabrics – Part 1: Determination of tear force using ballistic pendulum method (Elmendorf) UNI EN ISO 13937-1
1346* Bursting properties of fabrics – Part 1: Hydraulic method for determination of bursting strength and bursting distension UNI EN ISO 13938-1
1360 Determination of resistance to water penetration – Hydrostatic pressure test UNI EN ISO 811
4500 Protective clothing against rain – Test method for ready made garments – Impact from above with high energy droplets UNI EN 14360:2004 (cancelled and replaced by UNI EN ISO 24231)
1501 Dimensional change during laundering

UNI EN ISO 6330

UNI EN ISO 3759

UNI EN ISO 5077

1506* Industrial washing and finishing procedures for testing of workwear UNI EN ISO 15797
1505* Professional care, dry cleaning and wet cleaning of fabrics and garments – Part 1: Assessment of performance after cleaning and finishing UNI EN ISO 3175-2
2102 Tests for colour fastness – Part C06: Colour fastness to domestic and commercial laundering UNI EN ISO 105-C06 :2010
2104 Tests for colour fastness – Part D01: Colour fastness to dry cleaning using perchloroethylene solvent UNI EN ISO 105-D01
2105 Tests for colour fastness – Part B02: Colour fastness to artificial light: Xenon arc fading UNI EN ISO 105-B02  (Methods 1, 2, 3, 4)
2106 Tests for colour fastness – Part E04: Colour fastness to perspiration UNI EN ISO 105-E04
2107 Tests for colour fastness – Part X12: Colour fastness to rubbing UNI EN ISO 105-X12

How to deliver samples and receive results

• Materials for analyses may be delivered with their corresponding consignment note (CN).

• The analyses we perform are destructive in nature, therefore we consider cutting and other procedures that cause sample deterioration to be authorized. The following information should be specified in the CN related to the material for testing:

– If sample return is not expected or requested, the phrase “Material intended for destructive testing” should be indicated.
– If sample return is expected or requested, the phrase “Transport on account of testing for laboratory analysis” should be indicated.
– If the sample is a garment or any finished product, the phrase “Cutting of garment/product authorized” should be indicated.

• The following information should be attached to the samples delivered to our laboratory:

– Composition.
– Features and/or technical specifications (especially if conformity assessments are requested).
– Any additional information relevant to the analysis in question (e.g., requests regarding the language of the report, report delivery method, sample preservation, etc.).
Note: All requests made after the issuance of the test reports will incur additional costs.

• Upon request, we are available to perform urgent tests, subject to technical feasibility within the requested timeframe and prompt delivery of samples by the Client.
Note: The execution of urgent tests will incur a 30% increase in regular costs.

• Residue samples will be kept by our laboratory at the Client’s disposal for a period not exceeding 30 days from the date of issuance of the corresponding analysis certificates.
Note: At the end of this period, we consider ourselves authorized to destroy the analyzed samples, unless a written preservation request is expressly sent by the Client within the specified 30-day period or other explicit contractual arrangements are made.

• The results and test reports refer solely to the analyzed samples and to what is specifically requested by the Client (e.g., language, report delivery method, sample preservation, etc.).
Note: All requests made after the issuance of the test reports will incur additional costs.

• We can prepare the test reports in either English or Italian. The request regarding the language should be made prior to the execution of the analyses.
Note: All requests made after the issuance of the test reports will incur additional costs.

• If not otherwise agreed, we consider ourselves authorized to send the Client a preliminary copy of the test report by fax or email. The original report will then be personally delivered or sent by regular mail. If the Client does not wish to receive the reports through these means, he/she must communicate it before the execution of the tests, at the time of our acceptance of the work order.

• Test reports and related technical records will be kept by our laboratory for a period of 48 months from the date of their issuance.

For detailed information, please refer to our general terms and conditions of supply.

Tests on protective clothing against heat and flame

Test methods and performance requirements in accordance with UNI EN ISO 11612 standard

Given the complexity of the standard and the high number of tests it requires, further information can be requested from the laboratory.

Material required: at least 2 finished garments per item.
If there are no finished garments available, a minimum of 100 cm of fabric in full height is required. In this case, it is advisable to seek prior information from the laboratory.

Tests with a code marked by an asterisk (0000*) are not accredited by Accredia.

 

Code Name and reference standards
4408a

Protective clothing – Protection against flame – Method of test for limited flame spread – Method A and B (Code A)

UNI EN ISO 15025

4410

Protective clothing against heat and flame – Determination of heat transmission on exposure to flame (Code B)

UNI EN ISO 9151

4411

Protective clothing – Protection against heat and fire – Method of test: Evaluation of materials and material assemblies when exposed to a source of radiant heat – Method A and B (Code C)

UNI EN ISO 6942 (Method B)

4205a*

Resistenza al calore: Clothing and equipment for protection against heat – Test method for convective heat resistance using a hot air circulating oven 180°C

UNI EN ISO 17493

4205*

Clothing for protection against heat and flame – Determination of contact heat transmission through protective clothing or constituent materials – Part 1: Contact heat produced by heating cylinder (Code F)

UNI EN ISO 12127-1

1501

Dimensional change during laundering

UNI EN ISO 6330
UNI EN ISO 3759
UNI EN ISO 5077 

1506a*

Industrial washing and finishing procedures for testing of workwear

UNI EN ISO 15797

1506*

Domestic washing and drying procedures for textile testing

UNI EN ISO 6330

1340

Tensile properties of fabrics – Part 1: Determination of maximum force and elongation at maximum force using the strip method

UNI EN ISO 13934-1

1334

Seam tensile properties of fabrics and made-up textile articles – Part 2: Determination of maximum force to seam rupture using the grab method

UNI EN ISO 13935-2

1341

Tear properties of fabrics – Part 2: Determination of tear force of trouser-shaped test specimens

UNI EN ISO 13937-2

1346*

Bursting properties of fabrics — Part 1: Hydraulic method for determination of bursting strength and bursting distension (area 7.3 cm²)

UNI EN ISO 13938-1

Tests on protective clothing for firefighters

Test methods and performance requirements for firefighting activities in accordance with UNI EN 469 standard

Given the complexity of the standard and the high number of tests it requires, further information can be requested from the laboratory.

Material required: at least 2 finished garments per item.
If there are no finished garments available, a minimum of 100 cm of fabric in full height is required. In this case, it is advisable to seek prior information from the laboratory.

For tests on high-visibility clothing (UNI EN ISO 20471 standard), please refer to the testing list.

Tests with a code marked by an asterisk (0000*) are not accredited by Accredia.

 

Code Name and reference standards
1334

Seam tensile properties of fabrics and made-up textile articles – Part 2: Determination of maximum force to seam rupture using the grab method

UNI EN ISO 13935-2

1340

Tensile properties of fabrics – Part 1: Determination of maximum force and elongation at maximum force using the strip method

UNI EN ISO 13934-1

1341

Tear properties of fabrics – Part 2: Determination of tear force of trouser-shaped test specimens

UNI EN ISO 13937-2

4205a*

Clothing and equipment for protection against heat – Test method for convective heat resistance using a hot air circulating oven

UNI EN ISO 17493

1501

Dimensional change during laundering

UNI EN ISO 6330
UNI EN ISO 3759
UNI EN ISO 5077

1506a*

Industrial washing and finishing procedures for testing of workwear

UNI EN ISO 15797

1506*

Domestic washing and drying procedures for textile testing

UNI EN ISO 6330

4408a

Protective clothing – Protection against flame – Method of test for limited flame spread – Method A and B

UNI EN ISO 15025

4410

Protective clothing against heat and flame – Determination of heat transmission on exposure to flame

UNI EN ISO 9151

4411

Protective clothing – Protection against heat and fire – Method of test: Evaluation of materials and material assemblies when exposed to a source of radiant heat – Method A and B)

UNI EN ISO 6942 (Method B)

4205*

Clothing for protection against heat and flame – Determination of contact heat transmission through protective clothing or constituent materials – Part 1: Contact heat produced by heating cylinder

UNI EN ISO 12127-1

4605*

Textiles – Physiological effects – Measurement of thermal and water-vapour resistance under steady-state conditions (sweating guarded-hotplate test)

UNI EN ISO 11092

1360

Determination of resistance to water penetration — Hydrostatic pressure test

UNI EN ISO 811

1341c

Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics – Determination of tear resistance – Part 1: Constant rate of tear methods

UNI EN ISO 4674-1 (Method A)

1340b

Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics – Determination of tensile strength and elongation at break

UNI EN ISO 1421 (Method 1)

Tests on protective clothing for use in welding and allied processes

Test methods and performance requirements in accordance with UNI EN ISO 11611 standard

Given the complexity of the standard and the high number of tests it requires, further information can be requested from the laboratory.

Material required: at least 2 finished garments per item.
If there are no finished garments available, a minimum of 100 cm of fabric in full height is required. In this case, it is advisable to seek prior information from the laboratory.

Tests with a code marked by an asterisk (0000*) are not accredited by Accredia.

 

Code Name and reference standards
1334

Seam tensile properties of fabrics and made-up textile articles – Part 2: Determination of maximum force to seam rupture using the grab method

UNI EN ISO 13935-2

1340

Tensile properties of fabrics – Part 1: Determination of maximum force and elongation at maximum force using the strip method

UNI EN ISO 13934-1

1341

Tear properties of fabrics – Part 2: Determination of tear force of trouser-shaped test specimens (single tear method)

UNI EN ISO 13937-2

1346*

Bursting properties of fabrics – Part 1: Hydraulic method for determination of bursting strength and bursting distension (area 50 cm² / 7.3 cm²)

UNI EN ISO 13938-1

1501

Dimensional change during laundering

UNI EN ISO 6330
UNI EN ISO 3759
UNI EN ISO 5077

1506a*

Industrial washing and finishing procedures for testing of workwear

UNI EN ISO 15797

1506*

Domestic washing and drying procedures for textile testing

UNI EN ISO 6330

4408a

Protective clothing – Protection against flame – Method of test for limited flame spread – Method A and B

UNI EN ISO 15025

4411

Protective clothing – Protection against heat and fire – Method of test: Evaluation of materials and material assemblies when exposed to a source of radiant heat – Method A and B

UNI EN ISO 6942 (Method B)

Tests on high-visibility clothing

Test methods and performance requirements in accordance with UNI EN ISO 20471 standard

For retroreflective tests (reflective bands) and for the regulations in general, given their complexity, it is advisable to ask the laboratory for more information.

Material required: at least 2 finished garments per item.
If there are no finished garments available, a minimum of 100 cm of fabric in full height is required. In this case, it is advisable to seek prior information from the laboratory.

For tests on clothing for firefighters (firefighting activities – UNI EN 469 standard), please refer to the testing list.

Tests with a code marked by an asterisk (0000*) are not accredited by Accredia.

 

Code Name and reference standards
1330

Determination of the abrasion resistance of fabrics by the Martindale method – Part 2: Determination of specimen breakdown

UNI EN ISO 12947-1
UNI EN ISO 12947-2

1340

Tensile properties of fabrics – Part 1: Determination of maximum force and elongation at maximum force using the strip method

UNI EN ISO 13934-1 

1346

Bursting properties of fabrics – Part 1: Hydraulic method for determination of bursting strength and bursting distension

UNI EN ISO 13938-1

1341c

Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics – Determination of tear resistance – Part 1: Constant rate of tear methods

UNI EN ISO 4674-1 (Method A)

1340d

Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics – Determination of tensile strength and elongation at break

UNI EN ISO 1421 (Method 1)

4605*

Textiles – Physiological effects – Measurement of thermal and water-vapour resistance under steady-state conditions (sweating guarded-hotplate test)

UNI EN ISO 11092

2207

High visibility clothing – Test methods and requirements – Material color performance requirements (chromaticity coordinates and luminance factor) – Sample as is / after exposure to light / after washing

UNI EN ISO 20471 (par. 5.2 and 7.2)

1501

Dimensional change during laundering

UNI EN ISO 6330
UNI EN ISO 3759
UNI EN ISO 5077

1506a*

Industrial washing and finishing procedures for testing of workwear

UNI EN ISO 15797

1505*

Professional care, dry cleaning and wet cleaning of fabrics and garments – Part 1: Assessment of performance after cleaning and finishing

UNI EN ISO 3175-2

2102

Tests for colour fastness –   Part C06: Colour fastness to domestic and commercial laundering

UNI EN ISO 105-C06

2104

Tests for colour fastness – Part D01: Colour fastness to dry cleaning using perchloroethylene solvent

UNI EN ISO 105-D01

2105

Tests for colour fastness – Part B02: Colour fastness to artificial light: Xenon arc fading

UNI EN ISO 105-B02  (Methods 1, 2, 3, 4)

2106

Tests for colour fastness – Part E04: Colour fastness to perspiration

UNI EN ISO 105-E04

2107

Tests for colour fastness – Part X12: Colour fastness to rubbing

UNI EN ISO 105-X12

2112

Tests for colour fastness – Part X11: Colour fastness to hot pressing

UNI EN ISO 105-X11

2117

Tests for colour fastness – Part N01: Colour fastness to bleaching: Hypochlorite

UNI EN 20105-N01

Tests on protective clothing against rain

Test methods and performance requirements in accordance with UNI EN 343 standard

Given the complexity of the standard and the high number of tests it requires, further information can be requested from the laboratory.

Material required: at least 2 finished garments per item.
If there are no finished garments available, a minimum of 100 cm of fabric in full height is required. In this case, it is advisable to seek prior information from the laboratory.

Tests with a code marked by an asterisk (0000*) are not accredited by Accredia.

 

Code Name and reference standards
1334

Seam tensile properties of fabrics and made-up textile articles – Part 2: Determination of maximum force to seam rupture using the grab method

UNI EN ISO 13935-2

1346*

Bursting properties of fabrics – Part 1: Hydraulic method for determination of bursting strength and bursting distension

UNI EN ISO 13938-1

1360

Determination of resistance to water penetration – Hydrostatic pressure test

UNI EN ISO 811

1341c

Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics – Determination of tear resistance – Part 1: Constant rate of tear methods

UNI EN ISO 4674-1 (Method A)

1340b

Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics – Determination of tensile strength and elongation at break

UNI EN ISO 1421 (Method 1)

1330

Determination of the abrasion resistance of fabrics by the Martindale method – Part 2: Determination of specimen breakdown

UNI EN ISO 12947-2

1340

Tensile properties of fabrics – Part 1: Determination of maximum force and elongation at maximum force using the strip method

UNI EN ISO 13934-1

4605*

Textiles – Physiological effects – Measurement of thermal and water-vapour resistance under steady-state conditions (sweating guarded-hotplate test) RET

UNI EN ISO 11092

4500

Protective clothing against rain – Test method for ready made garments – Impact from above with high energy droplets

UNI EN 14360:2004 (cancelled and replaced by UNI EN ISO 24231)

1501

Dimensional change during laundering

UNI EN ISO 6330
UNI EN ISO 3759
UNI EN ISO 5077 

1506a*

Industrial washing and finishing procedures for testing of workwear

UNI EN ISO 15797

1506*

Domestic washing and drying procedures for textile testing

UNI EN ISO 6330

Minimum Environmental Criteria (CAM – Criteri Ambientali Minimi) tests

Requirements of durability and suitability for use defined by the Minimum Environmental Criteria (CAM – Criteri Ambientali Minimi) for textile products

Reference: Ministero dell’Ambiente e della Sicurezza Energetica (Ministry of Environment and Energy Safety) – Decree of 7 February 2023 – GU no. 70 of 23/03/2023

Material required: at least 2 finished garments per item.
If there are no finished garments available, a minimum of 100 cm of fabric in full height is required. In this case, it is advisable to seek prior information from the laboratory.

Tests with a code marked by an asterisk (0000*) are not accredited by Accredia.

 

Code Name and reference standards
1334

Seam tensile properties of fabrics and made-up textile articles – Part 2: Determination of maximum force to seam rupture using the grab method

UNI EN ISO 13935-2

1341b

Tear properties of fabrics – Part 1: Determination of tear force using ballistic pendulum method (Elmendorf)

UNI EN ISO 13937-1

1346*

Bursting properties of fabrics – Part 1: Hydraulic method for determination of bursting strength and bursting distension

UNI EN ISO 13938-1

1360

Determination of resistance to water penetration – Hydrostatic pressure test

UNI EN ISO 811

4500

Protective clothing against rain – Test method for ready made garments – Impact from above with high energy droplets

UNI EN 14360:2004 (cancelled and replaced by UNI EN ISO 24231)

1501

Dimensional change during laundering

UNI EN ISO 6330
UNI EN ISO 3759
UNI EN ISO 5077

1506*

Industrial washing and finishing procedures for testing of workwear

UNI EN ISO 15797

1505*

Professional care, dry cleaning and wet cleaning of fabrics and garments – Part 1: Assessment of performance after cleaning and finishing

UNI EN ISO 3175-2

2102

Tests for colour fastness – Part C06: Colour fastness to domestic and commercial laundering

UNI EN ISO 105-C06 :2010

2104

Tests for colour fastness – Part D01: Colour fastness to dry cleaning using perchloroethylene solvent

UNI EN ISO 105-D01

2105

Tests for colour fastness – Part B02: Colour fastness to artificial light: Xenon arc fading

UNI EN ISO 105-B02  (Methods 1, 2, 3, 4)

2106

Tests for colour fastness – Part E04: Colour fastness to perspiration

UNI EN ISO 105-E04

2107

Tests for colour fastness – Part X12: Colour fastness to rubbing

UNI EN ISO 105-X12

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