Arch Textiles Lab, Shanghai
At Arch Textiles, our laboratory is a hub of scientific precision and textile innovation. Equipped with cutting-edge analytical instruments, we conduct rigorous testing across a spectrum of physical and chemical properties to meet global standards. Our research-driven approach covers tensile strength, abrasion resistance, and colorfastness, as well as specialized assessments like moisture management, UV protection, and thermal regulation. Each test is meticulously designed to provide accurate, reproducible results, enabling us to support the development of textiles that excel in performance and reliability.
Below is a list of some of our tests:
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TEST |
METHOD |
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Wearing Apparel Flammability |
16 CFR 1610 |
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Fiber Content |
AATCC 20/20A |
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Fabric Weight |
ASTM D3776 |
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Fabric Width |
ASTM3774 |
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Stitch Density |
ASTM D3887 |
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Thickness of Textile Materials |
ASTM D1777-96 |
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Pilling Resistance- Random Tumble Method |
ASTM D3512 |
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Pilling Resistance- Martindale |
ASTM D4970 |
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Pilling Resistance |
ISO 12945-1 |
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Pilling Resistance |
ISO 12945-2 |
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Bursting Strength |
ASTM D3786 |
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Stretch and Recovery (applicable only to fabrics with spandex; in stretch direction only) - N/A bonded fabrics - Loose fitting (comfort stretch) - Form fitting (semi-support) Stretch Knits </=12% Spandex |
ASTM D2594 |
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Stretch and Recovery (applicable only to fabrics with spandex; in stretch direction only) - N/A bonded fabrics High Stretch Knits >12% spandex |
ASTM D4964 (mod.) |
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Snagging Resistance |
ASTM D3939 |
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Snagging Resistance of Fabrics (Bean Bag) |
ASTM D5362-03 |
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Bond Strength (applicable only to bonded or laminated fabrics) Appearance Change of Bonded Fabric |
ASTM D2724
ASTM D3135 Sec. 6 |
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Abrasion Resistance (applicable only to 3 Layer Waterproof fabrics) |
ASTM D4966 Opt. 1/Opt.2 |
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Abrasion Resistance |
ISO 12947-2 |
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Abrasion Resistance |
ISO 12947-4 |
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pH |
AATCC 81 |
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pH |
ISO 3071-2020 |
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Formaldehyde |
AATCC 94 |
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Skewness Change |
AATCC179 Method1 Opt.1 |
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Bow & Skew (Horizontal Displacement)-fabric |
ASTM D3882 |
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Appearance after Home Laundering |
Follow submitted care 3HL / 1DC |
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Dimensional Stability |
Follow submitted care AATCC 135/150 after 3HL or AATCC 158 after 1DC |
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Dimensional Stability |
After Iron Press |
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Colorfastness to Washing |
AATCC 61 |
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Colorfastness to Washing |
ISO 105 CO6 |
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Colorfastness to Chlorine Bleach |
AATCC/ASTM TS-001 |
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Colorfastness to Non-Chlorine Bleach |
AATCC/ASTM TS-001 |
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Colorfastness to Crocking |
AATCC 8-2016 |
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Colorfastness to Crocking |
ISO 105 X12 |
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Colorfastness to Light |
AATCC 16.3 |
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Colorfastness to Perspiration |
AATCC 15 |
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Colorfastness to Perspiration |
ISO 105 E04 |
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Colorfastness to Water |
AATCC 107 |
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Colorfastness to Water |
ISO 105 E01 |
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Colorfastness to Dry Heat |
AATCC 117 |
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Colorfastness to Dry Heat |
ISO 105 P01 |
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Colorfastness to Hot Pressing |
AATCC 133 |
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Colorfastness to Hot Pressing |
ISO 105 X11 |
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Colorfastness to Sea Water |
AATCC 106 |
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Colorfastness to Sea Water |
ISO 105 E02 |
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Colorfastness to Transfer In Storage |
AATCC 163 |
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Colorfastness to Phenolic Yellow |
ISO 105 X18 |
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Colorfastness to Saliva |
DIN 53160-1 |
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(Labeling) Care |
16 CFR Part 423 |
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(Labeling) Fiber Content |
16 CFR 300,301,303 |
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(Labeling) Country of Origin |
19 CFR 134.11 |
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Absorbency |
AATCC 79 |
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Vertical Wicking |
AATCC 197 Opt. B |
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Vertical Wicking |
JIS L1907 Section 7.1.2 |
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Drying Rate of Fabrics - Heated Plate Method NOTE: If Initial is failing, stop test and record results as Failing. Record all tested results for Initial and after 3HL as Pass/Fail. Report Drying time in Hours and Minutes. |
AATCC 201 |
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Aqueous Liquid Repellency |
AATCC 193 |
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Oil Repellency |
AATCC 118 |
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Soil Release |
AATCC 130 |
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Water Repellency |
AATCC 22 |
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Durable Water Repellency |
AATCC 22 |
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Super Durable Water Repellency |
AATCC 22 |
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Waterpoof - Hydrostatic Pressure test |
JIS L1092 - B (hydrophilic) |
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Water Vapour Permeability |
JIS L1092 -12 - B1(hydrophilic) |
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Water Resistance - Rain test |
AATCC 35 |
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Water Resistance - Rain test |
ISO 22958 |
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Water Vapour Transmission Non-waterproof |
ASTM E96 Procedure B Water Method |
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Air Permeability - Wind Resistant |
ASTM D737 |
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Air Permeability - Windproof |
ASTM D737 |
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Air Permeability - Waterproof Fabrics |
ASTM D737 |
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Anti-Static Electrical Surface Resistivity of Fabrics |
AATCC 76 |
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Thermal Resistance of textile materials Hot plate testing |
ASTM D1518 - Opt. 1 |
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Transmittance or Blocking of Erythemally Weighted Ultraviolet Radiation Through |
AATCC 183 Dry & Wet Labeling Guide-ASTM D6603 |
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Antibacterial Activity Assessment - Leaching |
AATCC 100 |
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Antibacterial Activity Assessment - Non-Leaching |
ASTM E2149 |
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Sweat Odor-Ammonia, acetic acid and isivalieric acid |
ISO 17299-2/3 |
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Body Odor-Ammonia, acetic acid, isovaleric acid & nonenal |
ISO 17299-2/3 |
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Water Resistance - Impact Penetration |
AATCC 42-2017 |
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Water Resistance: Hydrostatic Pressure |
AATCC 127 |
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Water Resistance: Hydrostatic Pressure of Coated Fabrics |
ASTM D751-19 |
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Flame Resistance of Textiles (Vertical Test) |
ASTM D6413-15 |