Textile lab certification is crucial for effective brand management. Supply chains are getting more complicated. So, consumers are now more worried about safety and sustainability. Brands establish supply chain quality standards to regulate fabric properties and ensure chemical safety. This includes factors like abrasion resistance and the presence of harmful substances. These standards ensure that…
High Performance Fabrics and Performance Textiles: Properties, Testing, and Applications Introduction The demand for high-performance fabrics is increasing in both technical and commercial sectors. These fabrics offer high tensile strength. They keep in heat, resist UV rays, and avoid flames. They manage moisture with great effectiveness. Aramid fiber, like Kevlar, has a tensile strength of…
Global Textile Testing Standards Explained: Waterproofness, Wash Fastness, and Air Permeability Compared Global textile testing standards measure the durability of textile products. Many types of tests check how well textiles perform, feel, and last. These tests look at waterproofness, wash fastness, and air permeability. The ISO 4920 standard evaluates the fabric’s resistance to water under…
What’s a tear strength? Fabric tear strength shows how much local yarns can handle a concentrated load. This leads to the fabric tearing. In fabrics, clothing can get caught on objects. This pulls on the local yarn, causing the fabric to tear in strips or triangles. This leads to yarn breakage. What is the scope…
On May 15, China Fibre Inspection Journal Co., Ltd. joined with Guangdong ChiuVention Instrument Co., Ltd. and Shenzhen Future Lab Technology Research Center Co., Ltd. The AI-Powered Innovation Conference on Testing and Inspection Technology and Equipment took place at the FuLi Mandarin Wanda Hotel in Dongguan. It had a grand debut. This event drew more than…
1. The importance of fabric quality in the textile industry The textile industry is one of the biggest industries for daily use. It employs many workers and has a high production and export volume. The growth of this industry impacts the economy and job opportunities. The quality of fabric products impacts their price. This, in…
Understanding Color Fastness and Its Key Influencing Factors Color fastness, known as dye fastness, is the ability of dyed or printed fabrics to keep their color. It shows how well they stand up to fading or running in various conditions during use or processing. These conditions include: pressure friction washing rain sunlight exposure to light…
Why Bidirectional Temperature-Regulating Fabrics Are the Future of Functional Textiles? Common Pain Points Temperature-regulating fabrics are designed to solve the everyday discomfort caused by fluctuating temperatures. In summer, traditional fabrics often feel sweaty and tight in the sun. In winter, the cold outside and warm inside create a sharp contrast. This makes it easy to…
Cool Fabrics: The New Favorite for Beating the Summer Heat Cool fabrics are gaining popularity for summer clothes. They are great for workouts or hot weather. Many people feel uncomfortable in tight clothes and sweat. Traditional fabrics often struggle to offer both quick cooling and enduring comfort. Recent advances in textile technology have made cool…
Tensile Strength Test Equipment in the Textile Industry Introduction Tensile Strength Test is a crucial test that determines the strength and durability of textiles. Imagine you’re at a party in your favorite shirt. Then, while hugging a friend, it tears at the elbow or underarm. So here, tensile strength comes in. The tensile strength test…