Testing & Quality Lab
Every batch tested.
Every result documented.
ISO-accredited testing for shrinkage, colorfastness, tensile strength and functional certifications. You receive the full lab report — not just a pass/fail — for every production run.
Shrinkage — ISO 6330
Colorfastness — ISO 105
Tensile & Tear
FR Certification
Antimicrobial — ISO 20743
Third-Party Verified
Shrinkage Rate
PASS
Colorfastness to Washing
PASS
Tensile Strength (Warp)
PASS
Bacterial Reduction
CERTIFIED
Flame Spread
EN 11612
Test protocols
Four test categories.
Full documentation on every run.
All tests are conducted to internationally recognised ISO standards. Third-party verification available for FR, antimicrobial and hi-vis certifications.
PRE-WASH
100 × 100mm
5× wash
60°C
POST-WASH
98.2 × 98.5mm
1.8%
Warp shrinkage
1.5%
Weft shrinkage
PASS — Within ≤3% limit
01 ——
Dimensional stability is critical for uniform programmes where fit consistency across hundreds of garments must be maintained through repeated industrial laundering. We test every fabric and finished garment to ISO 6330, reporting warp and weft shrinkage independently.
ISO 6330 domestic wash simulation — 40°C, 60°C and 95°C cycles
5-wash and 10-wash test cycles to simulate in-service laundering
Warp and weft direction measured independently
Industrial wash simulation available (ISO 15797)
Pass limit: ≤ 3% for most uniform applications
Pre-shrunk fabrics retested post-production on finished garments
Standard
ISO 6330
Industrial wash
ISO 15797
Wash cycles
5× / 10× at spec temp
Pass limit
≤ 3% warp & weft
Report includes
Both directions, each cycle
Turnaround
3–5 working days
5
4-5
4
5
4
4-5
5
4
GREY SCALE RATING 1–5
1 Poor3 Moderate5 Excellent
ALL COLOURS — Grade 4 or above
02 ——
Colour that fades after five washes or bleeds onto adjacent fabric is commercially unacceptable — and for branded uniform programmes it can damage a client's brand identity. We test colorfastness across six key conditions to ISO 105, reporting on a grey scale from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent).
ISO 105-C06 — Colorfastness to domestic and commercial washing
ISO 105-B02 — Colorfastness to artificial light (xenon arc)
ISO 105-E04 — Colorfastness to perspiration (acid & alkaline)
ISO 105-X12 — Colorfastness to rubbing (dry and wet crocking)
ISO 105-E01 — Colorfastness to water immersion
Grey scale assessment — change in colour and staining both reported
Washing standard
ISO 105-C06
Light fastness
ISO 105-B02
Perspiration
ISO 105-E04
Rubbing/crocking
ISO 105-X12
Pass grade
Grade 4 minimum
Rating scale
1 (poor) to 5 (excellent)
TENSILE
620N
ISO 13934-1
TEAR
48N
ISO 13937-2
PASS — Exceeds minimum requirement
03 ——
Physical durability is non-negotiable for tactical, industrial and rescue uniforms that are subjected to extreme mechanical stress. We test both tensile (breaking load) and tear strength on warp and weft independently, ensuring the fabric can withstand the demands of the intended end-use.
ISO 13934-1 — Tensile breaking force (grab method)
ISO 13934-2 — Tensile breaking force (strip method)
ISO 13937-2 — Tear strength (trouser method)
ISO 13937-3 — Tear strength (wing-shaped specimen)
Warp and weft directions tested independently
Pre- and post-wash comparison testing available
Tensile standard
ISO 13934-1 / -2
Tear standard
ISO 13937-2 / -3
Typical tensile
400–800N (woven)
Typical tear
30–80N (woven)
Directions
Warp & weft separate
Post-wash option
Available
EN 11612
Flame Retardant
NFPA 2112
Flash Fire Protection
ISO 20743
Antimicrobial Activity
EN ISO 20471
Hi-Vis Clothing
04 ——
Functional certifications for flame retardant and antimicrobial fabrics require third-party verification by an ISO-accredited laboratory — not just an internal pass. We coordinate the full certification process and deliver the complete accredited test report for your compliance files and client audits.
EN 11612 — Protective clothing against flame and heat
NFPA 2112 — Flash fire protective garments (US market)
ISO 20743 — Antimicrobial activity of textiles (99.9% bacteria reduction)
EN ISO 20471 — High-visibility warning clothing (Class 2 & 3)
ISO 4920 — Spray test for water repellency (DWR)
GRS — Global Recycled Standard for recycled content verification
FR standard
EN 11612 / NFPA 2112
Antimicrobial
ISO 20743
Hi-vis
EN ISO 20471 Class 2/3
DWR
ISO 4920
Lab accreditation
ISO 17025 accredited
Report type
Full data — not pass/fail only
Sample test reports
What your lab report
looks like — in full.
Every report includes the full data set, not just a pass/fail verdict. Here are two sample report summaries from recent production runs.
Fabric Test Report — FR Cotton Twill 280gsm
ALL PASS
Fabric ref
FR-CT-280-NVY
Colour
Navy Blue
Lab
SGS / Intertek
Date
Batch dependent
Test
Requirement
Result
Shrinkage — Warp (ISO 6330)≤ 3%1.8%
Shrinkage — Weft (ISO 6330)≤ 3%1.5%
Colorfastness — Washing (ISO 105-C06)Grade ≥ 44–5
Colorfastness — Rubbing dry (ISO 105-X12)Grade ≥ 44–5
Colorfastness — Light (ISO 105-B02)Grade ≥ 44
Tensile strength — Warp (ISO 13934-1)≥ 400N620N
Tensile strength — Weft (ISO 13934-1)≥ 400N580N
Flame spread — Surface (ISO 15025)Self-extinguishingPASS
EN 11612 classificationA1 B1 C1A1 B1 C1
Fabric Test Report — Antimicrobial Poly-Spandex 180gsm
ALL PASS
Fabric ref
AM-PS-180-WHT
Colour
White
Lab
Intertek
Date
Batch dependent
Test
Requirement
Result
Shrinkage — Warp (ISO 6330)≤ 3%0.5%
Shrinkage — Weft (ISO 6330)≤ 3%0.3%
Colorfastness — Perspiration (ISO 105-E04)Grade ≥ 44–5
Colorfastness — Washing (ISO 105-C06)Grade ≥ 44
Stretch recovery (ISO 4606)≥ 85%94%
Antimicrobial — S. aureus reduction (ISO 20743)≥ 99%99.9%
Antimicrobial — K. pneumoniae reduction (ISO 20743)≥ 99%99.8%
Wash durability — antimicrobial (after 50 washes)≥ 99%99.5%
Pilling resistance (ISO 12945-2)Grade ≥ 34
Certifications we test to
Six internationally recognised
standards, all in-scope.
EN 11612
Protective Clothing Against Flame & Heat
European standard for garments protecting against heat and flame. Tests for limited flame spread, convective heat, radiant heat and contact heat. Mandatory for fire services, electrical workers and petrochemical industry.
A1/A2 — Limited flame spread
B — Convective heat
C — Radiant heat
F — Contact heat
NFPA 2112
Flash Fire Protective Garments
US standard for garments used in environments with flash fire risk. Tests for heat transfer performance (HTP), thermal shrinkage and garment integrity after exposure. Required for US oil, gas and chemical industry contracts.
Heat Transfer Performance (HTP)
Thermal shrinkage resistance
Flame resistance after laundering
ISO 20743
Antimicrobial Activity of Textile Products
International standard for measuring the antibacterial activity of textiles. Tests against Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumoniae, reporting percentage reduction. Must remain effective after 50 industrial wash cycles.
S. aureus — 99.9% reduction
K. pneumoniae — 99.8% reduction
Wash durability — 50+ cycles
EN ISO 20471
High-Visibility Warning Clothing
European standard for high-visibility garments used in traffic environments and other high-risk areas. Tests fluorescent background material, retroreflective material area and placement. Class 2 and Class 3 certified.
Background material — fluorescent area
Retroreflective tape — 50mm bands
Class 2 & Class 3 configurations
ISO 4920
Spray Test for Water Repellency
Standard spray test to evaluate the water repellency of textile fabrics treated with DWR (Durable Water Repellent) finish. Rated on a 1–5 scale with photographic reference standards. Durability tested after 30 wash cycles.
Spray rating 1–5 (visual assessment)
Pre-wash and post-wash comparison
Durability after 30 wash cycles
GRS — Global Recycled Standard
Recycled Content Verification
Third-party verification of recycled content in textiles — from post-consumer PET bottles to recycled cotton. Chain of custody documentation from raw material to finished fabric, enabling brands to make verified sustainability claims.
Post-consumer recycled content verified
Chain of custody documentation
CO₂ reduction data available
Testing workflow
From fabric receipt to
certified report in 5 steps.
Testing runs in parallel with production — not after. Reports are ready before the shipment leaves the factory.
1
Fabric Receipt
Fabric roll sampled on arrival. Batch number recorded.
Day 1
2
In-house Pre-test
Shrinkage and colorfastness screened in our lab before bulk cutting
Day 2–4
3
Third-Party Submission
FR, antimicrobial & hi-vis samples sent to accredited lab
Day 5
4
Report Received
Full accredited test report with all data returned
Day 8–12
5
Report to Client
Full report attached to shipment documents. Downloadable from client portal.
With shipment
Common questions
Before you request a report.
Q1Do I receive the full lab report or just a pass/fail?
You receive the full test report — including every data point, test condition, specimen dimension and numerical result. A pass/fail summary is included, but the complete data is available for your own quality or compliance team to review.
Q2Which laboratories do you use for third-party testing?
We use SGS, Intertek and Bureau Veritas — all internationally accredited to ISO 17025. The choice of lab can be specified by the client if a particular accreditation body is required for their compliance programme.
Q3How long does testing take and does it delay shipment?
Testing runs in parallel with production, not after. In-house pre-screening (shrinkage, colorfastness) takes 3–5 days. Third-party certifications (FR, antimicrobial) take 7–12 days. In most cases, reports are ready before production completes.
Q4Can you test fabrics we supply rather than yours?
Yes. We can coordinate testing for client-supplied fabrics as part of a garment manufacturing order. Submit your fabric with a test brief and we will manage the lab submission, track the results and forward the report.
Q5Is testing available for fabric-only orders (not garments)?
Yes. Fabric-only test reports are available for clients who need to qualify a fabric before committing to a full uniform programme. Minimum sample size is typically 5 metres per test item.
Q6Can I request specific tests not listed here?
Yes. Through our accredited lab partners we can access a wide range of additional tests — pilling resistance (ISO 12945), seam strength (ISO 13935), abrasion resistance (ISO 12947), UV protection (ISO 13758) and more. Contact us with your specific requirement.