1. Why is it necessary to have testing done on my garments or fabric ?
Retailers set performance standards with which the goods they sell must comply. This is in order to establish a minimum quality level of their goods and ensure that their customers, i.e. the consumers, are satisfied. If you want to become a supplier to a specific high street retailer, you will need to have your products tested to these minimum requirement standards. If you do not have an accredited laboratory, TexTesT will carry out the testing for you.
2. How long does it take to have something tested ?
The normal turnaround time is typically 4 - 5 working days from receipt of work. However, during periods of high work load, e.g. just before seasonal call-off by the retailers, the turnaround times may be longer. For the purpose of timing, work received after 1.00 pm is treated as being received the following working day. Test procedures which take longer than 5 days and investigative work will be reported when the work is complete.
3. What quantity of fabric or garments do I need to send in for testing ?
Sample size generally depends on the tests required. The following are some general size requirements:
Abrasion, 18 in. 18 in.
Colorfastness, 12 in. x 12 in.
Dimensional stability, 18 in. by full width or 1 garment
Fiber Composition, 18 in. x 18 in. or 2 pattern repeats
Flammability, wearing apparel, 18 in. x full width or 1 garment
Strength, 36 in. x full width
4. Can I receive my results by email or over the Internet ?
Yes - we support email and Internet access.
We always send a copy of your results by post but our system can also email results, which can save time. Please send an email if you wish to use this free service; you will need to tell us the email address to send results to. Results are currently sent in Microsoft Excel 2000 format.
5. When I submit fabric to TexTesT for testing, is there any further information I need to tell you ?
It is important for us to know the name of person submitting test, company name and address, phone and fax numbers, sample description, and tests required.
6. What government regulations are fabric and garment manufacturers required to meet?
Care labeling regulation 16 CFR 423
Fiber labeling regulation 16 CFR 303, 300
Wearing apparel flammability, 16 CFR 1610
Children's sleepwear flammability, 16 CFR 1615/1616
The above regulations are available at www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/
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