LAB CAPABILITIES

Arch Labs and Testing Facilities

Arch Textiles Lab, Shanghai

At Arch Textiles, our laboratory stands at the heart of scientific precision and textile innovation. Equipped with cutting-edge analytical instruments, we conduct rigorous testing on a comprehensive range of physical and chemical properties to meet global standards. Our research-driven approach encompasses tensile strength, abrasion resistance, and colorfastness assessments, as well as specialized evaluations such as moisture management, UV protection, and thermal regulation. Every test is meticulously designed to deliver accurate and reproducible results, empowering us to develop high-performance, reliable textiles.

Here is the professional English translation of your testing list:

Test	Method
Wearing Apparel Flammability	16 CFR 1610
Fiber Content	AATCC 20/20A
Fabric Weight	ASTM D3776
Fabric Width	ASTM3774
Stitch Density	ASTM D3887
Thickness of Textile Materials	ASTM D1777-96
Pilling Resistance- Random Tumble Method	ASTM D3512
Pilling Resistance- Martindale	ASTM D4970
Pilling Resistance	ISO 12945-1
Pilling Resistance	ISO 12945-2
Bursting Strength	ASTM D3786
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
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.)
Snagging Resistance	ASTM D3939
Snagging Resistance of Fabrics (Bean Bag)	ASTM D5362-03
Bond Strength (applicable only to bonded or laminated fabrics) Appearance Change of Bonded Fabric	ASTM D2724 ASTM D3135 Sec. 6
Abrasion Resistance (applicable only to 3 Layer Waterproof fabrics)	ASTM D4966 Opt. 1/Opt. 2
Abrasion Resistance	ISO 12947-2
Abrasion Resistance	ISO 12947-4
pH	AATCC 81
pH	ISO 3071-2020
Formaldehyde	AATCC 94
Skewness Change	AATCC179 Method 1 Opt. 1
Bow & Skew (Horizontal Displacement)-fabric	ASTM D3882
Appearance after Home Laundering	Follow submitted care 3HL / 1DC
Dimensional Stability	Follow submitted care AATCC 135/150 after 3HL or AATCC 158 after 1DC
Dimensional Stability	After Iron Press
CF to Washing	AATCC 61
CF to Washing	ISO 105 CO6
CF to Chlorine Bleach	AATC/ASTM TS-001
CF to Non-Chlorine Bleach	AATC/ASTM TS-001
CF to Crocking	AATCC 8-2016
CF to Crocking	ISO 105 X12
CF to Light	AATCC 16.3
CF to Perspiration	AATCC 15
CF to Perspiration	ISO 105 E04
CF to Water	AATCC 107
CF to Water	ISO 105 E01
CF to Dry Heat	AATCC 117
CF to Dry Heat	ISO 105 P01
CF to Hot Pressing	AATCC 133
CF to Hot Pressing	ISO 105 X11
CF to Sea Water	AATCC 106
CF to Sea Water	ISO 105 E02
CF to Transfer In Storage	AATCC 163
CF to Phenolic Yellow	ISO 105 X18
CF to Saliva	DIN 53160-1
Care	16 CFR Part 423
Fiber Content	16 CFR 300,301,303
Country of Origin	19 CFR 134.11
Absorbency	AATCC 79
Vertical Wicking	AATCC 197 Opt. B
Vertical Wicking	JIS L1907 Section 7.1.2
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
Aqueous Liquid Repellency	AATCC 193
Oil Repellency	AATCC 118
Soil Release	AATCC 130
WR	AATCC 22
DWR	AATCC 22
Super DWR	AATCC 22
Waterpoof -Hydrostatic Pressure test	JIS L1092 - B (hydrophilic)
Water Vapour Permeability	JIS L1092 -12 - B1(hydrophilic)
Water Resistance Rain test	AATCC 35
Water Resistance Rain test	ISO 22958
Water Vapour Transmission Non-waterproof	ASTM E96 Procedure B Water Method
Air Permeability Wind Resistant	ASTM D737
Air Permeability Windproof	ASTM D737
Air Permeability Waterproof Fabrics	ASTM D737
Anti-Static Electrical Surface Resistivity of Fabrics	AATCC 76
Thermal Resistance of textile materials Hot plate testing	ASTM D1518 - Opt. 1
Transmittance or Blocking of Erythemally Weighted Ultraviolet Radiation Through	AATCC 183 Dry & Wet Labeling Guide-ASTM D6603
Antibacterial Activity Assessment - Leaching	AATCC 100
Antibacterial Activity Assessment - Non-Leaching	ASTM E2149
Sweat Odor-Ammonia, acetic acid and isivalieric acid	ISO 17299-2/3
Body Odor-Ammonia, acetic acid, isovaleric acid & nonenal	ISO 17299-2/3
Water Resistance - Impact Penetration	AATCC 42-2017
Water Resistance: Hydrostatic Pressure	AATCC 127
Water Resistance: Hydrostatic Pressure of Coated Fabrics	ASTM D751-19
Flame Resistance of Textiles (Vertical Test)	ASTM D6413-15

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