服裝及紡織品檢測服務

CPST測試實驗室為各類服裝及以上產品提供服裝測試服務，包括:
•紡織品
•裝和成衣
•家紡產品及擺件
•服飾配件
•配件 （如：拉鏈，鈕釦等）
•地毯和地墊
•裝扮服裝及配件
•手袋/背包
•頭飾，鬆緊帶和頭帶
•節慶產品（如：聖誕襪）
•梭織和針織產品
•日用織物和毛巾
•皮革產品

Testing Guide for Restricted Substances in Major Apparel’s Materials & Components


Common Chemical Testing for Apparel & Textile Products

Substance	Legislation	Test Method	Reason for Concern
Azo dyes and azo colourants	REACH 1907/2006 Annex XVII Entry 43	Textiles: EN 14362-1 & EN 14362-3 Leather – CEN ISO/TS 17234	The prohibited amines are carcinogenic
Nickel	REACH 1907/2006 Annex XVII Entry 27	EN 1811 + A1 / Coated materials tested after EN 12472	Nickel can cause skin allergies
Lead (and its compounds)	REACH 1907/2006 Annex XVII Entry 63	EN 16711-1 & EN ISO 16711-2	Harmful to the environment; Toxic for reproduction
Cadmium	REACH 1907/2006 Annex XVII Entry 23 and EU Regulations 494/2011 and 835/2012	BS EN 1122 Method B	Carcinogenic. Harmful to the environment
PFOS (Perfluorooctane Sulphonates)	POP Directive 850/2004 as amended EU by Regulation 757/2010	Solvent extraction followed by LC-MS	Persistent in the environment, bioaccumulative; harmful to mammals
Phthalates	REACH 1907/2006 Annex XVII Entries 51 & 52	EN 14372 Textiles EN ISO 14389	Carcinogenic; endocrine disruptors
Dimethyl fumarate	REACH 1907/2006 Annex XVII Entry 61	Solvent extraction followed by GC-MS	Causes painful skin contact dermatitis, itching, irritation, redness and burns
Chromium VI	REACH 1907/2006 and Regulation 201/2014	ISO 17075	Carcinogenic
NPEO (Nonyl Phenyl Ethoxylate) & APEO (Alkyl Phenyl Ethoxylate)	REACH 1907/2006 Annex XVII Entry 46 as amended by Regulation 2016/26	AFIRM method Textiles: EN ISO 18254-1 Leather: EN ISO 18512-1 & EN ISO 18512-2	Bio- accumulative; toxic to the environment and to human health; reprotoxic
Flame retardants	REACH 1907/2006 Annex XVII	Solvent extraction followed by GC-MS or LC-MS. EN ISO 17881-1 (Brominated FRs) & EN ISO 17881-2 (Phosphorus based FRs)	Persistent organic pollutant; carcinogen; reprotoxic; mutagen
SCCP (Short Chain Chlorinated Paraffins)	REACH 1907/2006 Annex XVII Entries 32 to 38 inclusive POP Regulation 850/2004 as amended by Regulation 2015/2030	Solvent extraction followed by NCI-GC-MS	Toxic to environment.
Chlorinated Phenols (Pentachlorophenol)	REACH 1907/2006 Annex XVII Entry 22	DIN 53313 (Leather)	Bio- accumulative; persistent in the environment, toxic to aquatic species. suspected carcinogen
Biocides	EU Biocidal Product Directive 98/8/EC	Solvent extraction followed by GC-MS or LC-MS	Harmful to health and environment
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)	REACH 1907/2006 Annex XVII Entry 50 as amended by Regulations 1272/2013 and 326/2015	AfPS GS 2014 Footwear: ISO/TS 16190	Carcinogenic
Allergenic Disperse Dyes	Eco-labelling schemes	DIN 54231 (textiles)	Irritant
Carcinogenic Disperse Dyes	Eco-labelling Schemes	DIN 54231 (textiles)	Carcinogenic

Remark: It is the responsibility of the supplier to ensure compliance of their products with EU Regulation 1907/2006 (REACH) together with any additional requirements imposed in this document. The list of chemicals falling under REACH is updated regularly and the number of chemicals covered is expanding. It is the responsibility of the supplier to monitor and ensure the continued compliance of their products against the EU REACH Regulations.

Common Quality & Performance Testing for Apparel & Textile Products

Test Name	Test Method	Requirement*	Sample Size
Fabric Construction & Fiber Composition
Fiber Content	AATCC 20/20A, ISO 1833, EU Regulation 1007/2006, GB/T 2910	Single: no tolerance Blend: -3% - +3%	Material: 2 A4 Garment: 1 pc
Thread Count	ASTM D3775, AS 2001.2.5, BS EN 1049-2, GB/T 4668, ISO 7211/2	+5% / -5% as claimed	0.5 metre
Stitch Density	ASTM D3887, BS EN 14970	+5% / -5% as claimed	1 metre
Yarn Size	ASTM D1059, BS ISO 7211-5, FZ/T 01093	+5% / -5% as claimed	1 metre
Fabric Weight	ASTM D3776/D3776M-09a (Option C), AS 2001.2.13, ISO 3801, BS EN 12127, GB/T 4669	+5% / -5% as claimed	1 metre
Dimensional Stability, Durability & Appearance
Dimensional Stability to Laundering	AATCC 135/150, ISO 3759/5077/6330, GB/T 8630/8628, BS EN ISO 25077	Woven: +/-3% Knit: +/-5%	Material:1 metre Garment: 1 pc
Dimensional Stability to Drycleaning	AATCC 158, EN ISO 3175-1/2/3/4	+/-2%	Material:1 metre Garment: 2 pcs
Dimensional Stability to Steam	Hoffman, BS 4323	+/-3%	Material:1 metre Garment: 3 pcs
Appearance After Laundering/ Dryclean	AATCC 124, AATCC 143	Satisfactory	Material:1 metre Garment: 2 pcs
Appearance After Ironing	Visal Assessment	Satisfactory	1 metre
Spirality/ Skewing	AATCC 179, ISO 16322-1/2, BS 2819	±3%	Material:1 metre Garment: 1 pc
Bow & Skew	ASTM D3882, GB/T 14801, BS 2819, BS EN ISO 13015	±5%	As received : 1 metre After Wash: added 1 metre
Colorfastness**
Colorfastness to Laundering/ Washing	AATCC 61, GB/T 12490/3921, ISO 105-C06/C10	CC: 4.0; CS: 3.0; SS: 4.5	A4
Colorfastness to Crocking/ Rubbing	AATCC 8/116, AS 2001.4.3, BS EN ISO 105-X12, GB/T 3920	Dry: 4.0; Wet: 3.0; Dark Color: Dry: 3.0; Wet: 2.0	2 X A4
Colorfastness to Perspiration	AATCC 15, AS 2001.4 E04, BS EN ISO 105-E04, GB/T 3922	CC: 4.0; CS: 3.0; SS: 4.5	A4
Colorfastness to Drycleaning	AATCC 132, ISO 105-D01, GB/T 5711	CC: 4.0; CS: 3.0; SS: 4.5	A4
Colorfastness to Light	AATCC 16, ISO 105 B02 ‡; GB/T 8427/14576	CC:4.0	A4
Colorfastness to Water	AATCC 107, AS 2001.4 E01, BS EN ISO 105-E01, GB/T 5713	CC: 4.0; CS: 3.0; SS: 4.5	A4
Colorfastness to Chlorine Bleach	TS-001, ISO 105-N01	CC:4.0	A4
Colorfastness to Non-Chlorine Bleach	TS-001, ISO 105-N02	CC:4.0	A4
Colorfastness to Chlorinated Pool Water	AATCC 162, ISO 105-E03	CC:4.0	A4
Colorfastness to Seawater	AATCC 106, BS EN ISO 105-E02	CC: 4.0; CS: 3.0; SS: 4.5	A4
Colorfastness to Ozone	AATCC 109, ISO 105-G03	CC:4.0	A4
Colorfastness to Burnt Gas Fume	AATCC 23, ISO 105-G02	CC:4.0	A4
Colorfastness to Saliva (>36mon only)	DIN 53160, LMBG 82.10, GB/T 18886	CC:4.0; CS: 4.0	A4
Colorfastness to Phenolic Yellowing	ISO 105 X18	CC:4.0	A4

Remark: (*) The “requirement” shown in this document is an example of MTS recommended minimum requirement, it is not designed for specific order, market or customer. It is suggested to consult your buyer before submitting testing applications.
              (**) CS in UK/EU is usually grade 4.5. ‡For EU, test method uses blue wool standards to assess light fastness.

Common Quality & Performance Testing for Apparel & Textile Products (Cont.)

Test Name	Test Method	Requirement*	Sample Size
Physical
Tensile Strength	ASTM D5034/D5035, AS 2001.2.3.2, EN ISO 13934-1/2, GB/T 3923.1/2, ISO 5081-1/-2	General Fabrics: <3.5 oz/sq.yard: Min 30lbs 3.5-5.0 oz/sq.yard: Min.35lbs >5.0 oz/sq.yard: Min.40lbs Denim Fabrics: <8.0 oz/sq yard: Min.50lbs 8.0-12.0 oz/sq.yard: Min.80lbs >12.0 oz/sq.yard: Min.100lbs Lining and Pocketing Fabrics: ≤3.0 oz/sq.yard: Min.20lbs >3.0 oz/sq.yard: Min.30lbs	13935-2: 1.5 metres Others:1 metre
Tearing Strength (Elmendorf)	ASTM D1424 /D2261; AS 2001.2.8, EN ISO 13937-1, GB/T 3917.1	General Fabrics: <3.5 oz/sq.yard: Min 2.0lbs 3.5-5.0 oz/sq.yard: Min.2.5lbs >5.0 oz/sq.yard: Min.3.0lbs Denim Fabrics: <8.0 oz/sq yard: Min.4.0lbs 8.0-12.0 oz/sq.yard: Min.5.0lbs >12.0 oz/sq.yard: Min.6.0lbs Lining and Pocketing Fabrics: ≤3.0 oz/sq.yard: Min.1.5lbs >3.0 oz/sq.yard: Min.2.0lbs	1 metre
Bursting Strength	ASTM D3786/D3786M-09, AS 2001.2.4, EN ISO 13938-1/-2, GB/T 7742.1	<3.5 oz/sq.yard: Min 30psi 3.5-8.0 oz/sq.yard: Min.45psi >8.0 oz/sq.yard: Min.55psi	1 metre
Seam Slippage/ Strength	ASTM D434 / ASTM D1683 EN ISO 13935-1/-2, EN ISO 13936-1/-2	<5.0 oz/sq.yard 15.0lbs./in ≥5.0 oz/sq.yard 20.0lbs./in	1 metre
Adhesion/ Bonding Strength	AATCC 136, EN ISO 2411	800 gf/cm	1 metre
Pilling Resistance (Elastomeric Pad)	ASTM D3514	Grade 3	1 metre
Pilling Resistance (Circular Locus)	GB/T 4802-1	Grade 3	1 metre
Pilling Resistance (Random Tumbler)	ASTM D3512/D3512M-10el	Grade 3	1 metre
Pilling/ Abrasion Resistance (ICI Pilling Box)	IWS 152, EN ISO 12945-1, GB/T 4802.3	Grade 3	1 metre
Pilling Resistance (Martindale Tester)	ASTM D4970, AS 2001.2.25, EN ISO 12945-2, GB/T 21196.2/4802.2	Grade 3	1 metre
Abrasion Resistance (Martindale Tester)	ASTM D4966, EN ISO 12927-2	3,000 cycles	1 metre
Abrasion Resistance (Taber)	ASTM D3884	Slight Abrasion	1 metre
Abrasion Resistance (Pile Retention)	ASTM D4685, BS 4655	Grade 3	1 metre
Snagging (Mace Snag)	ASTM D3939, BS PD 6527 Method 19	Grade 3	1 metre
Stretch & Recovery	ASTM D3107 / D2594 / D4964 EN 14704-1	80% recovery @ 60 min.	1 metre
Button Impact	ASTM D5171, BS 4162	max 10%	40 pcs Button
Snapping/ Unsapping	MTS-S045 / ASTM D4846, CEN/TR 16792 Annex B	2.0 – 5.0 lbs	10 pcs snap
Zipper Strength	ASTM D2061, EN 16732	Chain Crosswise Strength: 77lbs Separating Unit: 26.4lbs	10 pcs Zipper
Zipper Operability	ASTM D2062, EN 16732	max 1.6lbs	3 pcs Zipper
Flex Resistance	Footwear: ISO 5402, Apparel: ISO 7854	No Crack Evident /No Damage	A4

Common Quality & Performance Testing for Apparel & Textile Products (Cont.)

Test Name	Test Method	Requirement*	Sample Size
Functional Test
Water Vapour Permeability	ASTM E96, BS 7209, ISO 11092	> 500 gr./sq m / 24 hours	0.5 metre
Water Resistance - Rain Test	AATCC 35	Maximum 1g of water penetration @2 ft/2 minute	1 metre
Water Repellency- Spray Test	AATCC 22 / ISO 4920 / GB/T 4745	90 (ISO 4)	1 metre
Oil Repellency	AATCC 118, EN ISO 14419	Original : 6 (Not wet by n-decane) After 3 laundering : 4 (Not wet by n-tetradecane)	1 metre
Soil Resistance	AATCC 130	Class 4.0 minimum	1 metre
Water Resistance - Hydrostatic Pressure Test	AATCC 127, ISO 811	>5,000 mm (UK: >1500mm)	1 metre
Antibacterial activity assessment of textile materials	AATCC 147, EN ISO 1618	No Growth	1 metre
Antifungal activity on textile	AATCC 30, EN ISO 13629-2	No growth.	1 metre
Absorbency	AATCC 79	Maximum 30 seconds	0.5 metre
Wrinkle resistance	AATCC 143	Wrinkle Free Smoothness: Grade 4.0 minimum Pocket seam: Grade 4.0 minimum Seams: Grade 3.5 minimum	Garment: 2 pcs
Ultraviolet protection factor	AATCC 183, EN ISO 13758-1/-2, Hats: BS 8466	Excellent UV Protection	0.5 metre
Air permeability	ASTM D737, EN ISO 9237	Woven: > 20 cfm Knit: > 160 cfm	0.5 metre