CHEMICAL TESTING ITEMS FOR TEXTILES & APPAREL
There are many different types of chemical test for garments and having your products tested in a chemical testing laboratory will ensure they meet relevant standards and regulations.
Chemical testing services test, analyses and certify a wide range of chemicals for purity, chemical compatibility and environmental impact. Consumer goods are subject to various regulatory and legal requirements that are designed to help ensure the health and safety of the consumer.
With increasing concern regarding the environmental, health, and safety of textiles, and successive introductions of relevant governmental regulations, textile manufacturers are facing unprecedented challenges in quality assurance.
The following is a list of various textile chemical testing methods and items you should know if you work in textiles and apparel.
In the diverse textile industry, product safety, regulatory compliance, and quality standards are crucial. Chemical testing is indispensable for upholding product quality, safety, and compliance with textile industry regulations. These tests detect harmful substances, ensuring textiles are free from irritants or allergens due to their direct contact with skin. They also validate adherence to regional and application-specific regulations, covering safety, environmental concerns, and labeling. This commitment to testing upholds quality standards set by reputable textile manufacturers, ensuring products meet criteria
Chemical testing in textile manufacturing also serves critical objectives, including detecting and quantifying harmful substances for consumer safety, ensuring compliance with regulations on restricted chemicals, and evaluating textile performance and durability. It aids in identifying manufacturing flaws, enhancing quality assurance, and exceeding consumer expectations. Additionally, it assesses environmental impacts, aligning with sustainability practices and regulations. By facilitating textile innovation and instilling consumer confidence through rigorous testing, it fosters brand trust, reputation, and customer loyalty.
The following is a list of various textile chemical testing methods and items you should know if you work in textiles and apparel.
TEXTILE-CHEMICAL ANALYTICAL (ECO) PARAMETERS AVAILABLE WITH FGT CPS
- FOR FAST SERVICES ADDITIONAL CHARGES WILL BE APPLICABLE:
- 24 HR SERVICE-2 x normal charges
- 48 HR SERVICE-1.5 x normal charges
| Sr. N | TEST PARAMETERS | TEST STANDARD | SAMPLE REQUIRE | TAT/NORMAL SERVICE | FAST SERVICE |
| TEXTILE-WOVEN / KNITTED | |||||
| Aromatic and/or halogenated solvents and residuals (Total 15) | Textiles: EN 17131:2019 All other materials: ISO 16189:2021 | ½ MTR FABRIC | 3-4 Days | 24-48 HR | |
| Phthalates (Total 18) | Sample preparation for all materials: CPSC-CH-C1001-09.4. Measurement: Textiles: GC/MS, EN ISO 14389:2022 | A4 SHEET | 3-4 Days | 24-48 HR | |
| PAH (Total 18) | All materials: AFPS GS 2019 or EN 17132:2019 or ISO 16190:2021 | ½ MTR FABRIC | 3-4 Days | 24-48 HR | |
| Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) | All materials: EN ISO 23702-1:2023 or EN 17681-1:2022 & 17681-2:2022 | ½ MTR FABRIC | 3-4 Days | 24-48 HR | |
| Glycol Derivatives (Total 9) | IN HOUSE | ½ MTR FABRIC | 3-4 Days | 24-48 HR | |
| Flame Retardants (Total 43) | All materials: EN ISO 17881-1:2016 | ½ MTR FABRIC | 3-4 Days | 24-48 HR | |
| Chlorinated Benzenes and Toluene’s | All materials: EN 17137:2018 | ½ MTR FABRIC | 3-4 Days | 24-48 HR | |
| Chlorophenols (including their salts and esters) | All materials: EN 17134-2:2023, IS 14575: 1999 | ½ MTR FABRIC | 3-4 Days | 24-48 HR | |
| Formaldehyde and other short-chain aldehydes (such as Glyoxal) | IN HOUSE | ½ MTR FABRIC | 3-4 Days | 24-48 HR | |
| Heavy Metals Extractable (Total 12) | All materials except leather: DIN EN 16711-2:2016 Leather: DIN EN ISO 17072-1:2019 | ½ MTR FABRIC | 3-4 Days | 24-48 HR | |
| Heavy Metals (Total 4) | Total: All materials except leather: DIN EN 16711-1:2016 Leather: DIN EN ISO 17072-2:2019 | ½ MTR FABRIC | 3-4 Days | 24-48 HR | |
| Nickel Release | EN 1811 | 10GM | 8 Days | – | |
| Inputs (e.g., azo dyes and pigments) releasing Aral amines with carcinogenic properties (MAK III, Category 1,2,3) and aniline, free (category 4) (Total 28) | All materials except leather: EN ISO 14362-1:2017, IS 15570: 2005 Leather: EN ISO 17234-1:2020 p-Amino azobenzene: All materials except leather: EN ISO 14362-3:2017 Leather: EN ISO 17234-2:2011 | ½ MTR FABRIC | 3-4 Days | 24-48 HR | |
| Navy blue colorant | All materials: DIN 54231:2022 | ½ MTR FABRIC | 3-4 Days | 24-48 HR | |
| Carcinogenic dyes/ Allergic disperse dyes | All materials: DIN 54231:2022 | ½ MTR FABRIC | 3-4 Days | 24-48 HR | |
| Inputs with halogen containing compound, Aox | ISO 9562-2004 | ½ MTR FABRIC | 3-4 Days | 24-48 HR | |
| Organotin Compounds (Total 15) | All materials: CEN ISO/TS 16179:2012 or EN ISO 22744-1:2020 | ½ MTR FABRIC | 3-4 Days | 24-48 HR | |
| Per and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) | All materials: EN ISO 23702-1:2023 or EN 17681-1:2022 & 17681-2:2022 | ½ MTR FABRIC | 3-4 Days | 24-48 HR | |
| Chlorinated paraffins (SCCP, MCCP) | Leather: ISO 18219-1:2021 (SCCP) ISO 18219-2:2021 (MCCP) Textiles and all other materials: ISO 22818:2021 (SCCP + MCCP) | ½ MTR FABRIC | 3-4 Days | 24-48 HR | |
| Quinoline | All materials: DIN 54231:2022 with methanol extraction at 70° C | ½ MTR FABRIC | 3-4 Days | 24-48 HR | |
| Complexing agents and surfactants NP/OP, mixed isomers | Textiles and Leather: EN ISO 21084:2019, Polymers and all other materials:1 g sample/20 mL THF, sonication for 60 minutes at 70° C, analysis according to EN ISO 21084:2019 | ½ MTR FABRIC | 3-4 Days | 24-48 HR | |
| NPEO/APEO | All materials except Leather: EN ISO 18254-1:2016, Leather: Sample prep and analysis using EN ISO 18218-1:2023 with quantification according to EN ISO 18254-1:2016 | ½ MTR FABRIC | 3-4 Days | 24-48 HR | |
| PESTICIDE (Total 111) | All materials: EN ISO 15913:2003 or EPA 8081/EPA 8151A or BVL L 00.00-34:2010-09 | ½ MTR FABRIC | 3-4 Days | 24-48 HR | |
| Textiles — Determination of formaldehyde: Part 1 Free formaldehyde | IS 14563 (Part 1): 1998 | ½ MTR FABRIC | 3-4 Days | 24-48 HR |

