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First-class textile and garment testing

TV Rheinland is a leading provider of technical services worldwide. We can test
products for compliance with national and international requirements and standards.

Product scope
Fibre
Yarn
Functional garments
Brassieres and corsetry products
Bedding sets
Household textiles
Gloves
Upholstery
Footwear
Leather goods
Bags and accessories
Sleeping bags
Camping tents
UV-protective clothing
Personal protective equipment (PPE) products

Testing services
We offer a variety of mandatory and voluntary tests to meet national standards or your
specifications, including, but not limited to
Colourfastness
Colourfastness to washing
Colourfastness to water
Colourfastness to perspiration
Colourfastness to chlorine bleach and non-chlorine bleach
Colourfastness to drycleaning
Colourfastness to burnt gas fumes
Colourfastenss to saliva
Colourfastness to rubbing
Colourfastness to light
Colourfastness to sea water
Colourfastness to chlorinated water, including pool water
Colourfastness to ozone
Colourfastness to hot pressing

Construction properties

Dimensional stability

Yarn count
Fabric thickness
Fabric weight
Fabric count

Dimensional stability to washing

Appearance after washing
Wash and wear tests
Dimensional stability to drycleaning
Appearance after drycleaning
Spirality

Eco Textile

Flammability

Azo dyes
Chromium (VI)
Allergenic disperse dyes
Organotin compounds
Formaldehyde
PCP, TeCP, TriCP
pH value
Dimethyl fumurate
Cadmium
Heavy metal
Carcinogenic dyes
Nickel release
NP, NPEO
PAHs
Phthalates
Dimethyl formamide

Flammability of general
clothing and textiles
Flammability of vinyl plastic film
Flammability of protective clothing
Flammability of childrens sleepwear
Flammability of carpets and rugs

Fibre Analysis

Strength properties

Moisture content
Fibre composition

Tensile strength
Seam strength
Bursting strength
Tearing strength
Seam slippage
Seam stretchability

Performance properties
Abrasion resistance
Snagging resistance
Water resistance
Soil release
Thermal resistance
Pilling resistance
Water repellency
Oil repellency
Water vapour permeability
Water vapour resistance

Garment Accessories
Zipper tests
Hooks and loop fastener tests
Tension tests
Button tests
Rusting tests
Torque tests

Other Specialties
Care label recommendation or verification
UV protection test
Sharp point/edge test
Assessment of childrens clothing drawstrings

Testing standards
Association Francaise de Normalisation (NF)
European Committee for Standardization (EN)
China National Textile Industry Council (FZ)
Standardization Administration of China (GB)
Standards Australia (AS)
Deutsches Institute Fr Normung (DIN)
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
Canadian General Standards Board (CAN/CGSB)
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC)
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC)
Japanese Standards Association (JIS)
Shoe and Allied Trades Research Association (SATRA)
British Standards Institution (BS)

Testing recommendations for major types of apparel

Tests

Details

Fiber Labelling

Fibre Analysis

Flammability

Flammability Test (1)

Dimensional Stability - Washing or Drycleaning (2)
Steaming (3)
Colourfastness - Washing or Drycleaning (2)

Care Labelling

Chlorine Bleach
Non-chlorine Bleach

Mandatory
Testing

Hot Pressing (4)

Appearance after - Washing or Drycleaning (2)
Azo Dyestuffs (5)
Formaldehyde Content (6)

Hazardous Chemicals

Cadmium Content (5)

PCP Content (7)
Release of Nickel (5)

CPSIA

Lead in paint and similar surface coatings

Lead in Substrates
Rubbing/Crocking

Shirt
Blouses

Sport Shirts,
T -Shirts

Trousers

Dresses,
Skirts

Jackets,
Blazers, Coats

Skiwear,
Anoraks,
Swimwear

Underwear,
Lingerie,
Nightwear

Light - 10 hours exp.

Light - 20 hours exp.

Colourfastness Tests

Light - 40 hours exp.

Perspiration
Water

Sea Water
Tensile Strength (8)

Strength Tests

Tear Strength (8)

Seam Strength (8)
Bursting Strength (9)
Pilling Resistance (10)

Other Tests

Abrasion Resistance (11)

Rain Test
Durable Press Rating (12)

Lining

Accesories

Chlorinated Water

Quality &
Performance
Testing

Swimwear

Sweatshirts,
Knitwear

Remarks

Essential Test
Optional Test (to be determined on basis of fabric materials
and apparel style)
(1) Flammability
- USA/Canada: Children sleepwear and other wearing apparel
- UK/Ireland: Childrens nightwear
- Australia/NZ: Children nightclothes
- Norway/Netherlands: All wearing apparel
(2) Either washing or drycleaning procedure is performed
(3) For Canada only
(4) Regulatory ISO and Canada
(5) Mandatory test for EU

(6) Regulatory test for Finland, Japan, Netherlands and Germany

(7) Mandatory test for Germany, Austria, Netherlands, Norway,
Denmark and Slovakia
(8) Woven articles only
(9) Knitted articles only
(10) Hairy, brushed or cellulosic blended articles
(11) Essential test for corduroy and easy-care articles,
optional test for others
(12) Permanent press finished articles only

By choosing TV Rheinland France, you can benefit from expertise and

experience of a group in existence for over 140 years.

The support of an international group located in more than 65 countries

A global expertise with local knowledge
A provider of tailor-made solutions
A large offer of services with high added value
Experienced technical team, highly qualified in your activity.
A global presence. Great flexibility. A customised service.
TV Rheinland, your reliable partner in quality.

TV Rheinland France
20 ter rue de Bezons
CS 60030
92415 Courbevoie Cedex
Tel : 01 40 92 23 00
Fax : 01 40 92 06 19
trfcontact@fr.tuv.com

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