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List of tests

List of tests (2008)

 

No.

Measured characteristic

Test method

1.

Qualitative analysis of fiber content

AATCC test method 20: 2005 (chemical and microscopical test)

ASTM D 276–00a (IR spectrum analysis)

ISO 11357-3: 1999 (DSC)

LTI method No 7-2007 (DSC)

2.

Qualitative and quantitative analysis of fiber content

LST ISO 1833 series standards (accredited are: LST ISO 1833-1, 4, 7, 11, 12*)

3.

Qualitative and quantitative analysis of fiber content

LST ISO 1833-2: 2007 (ternary fiber mixtures)

4.

Qualitative and quantitative analysis of fiber content

LTI method No. 3: 2007 (four fibers mixtures)

5.

Qualitative and quantitative analysis of fiber content

LTI method No. 4: 2007 (five and more fiber mixtures)

6.

Quantitative analysis of fiber content (microscopical test)

AATCC–20A: 2005, p. 14

ISO 17551: 2007

7.

pH value

LST EN ISO 3071: 2006 *

8.

Free and extractable formaldehyde (water extract method)

LST EN ISO 14184–1:1999 *

9.

Hygroscopity

LTI method No. 11: 2008

10.

Colour fastness to artificial light

LST EN ISO 105–B02: 2001*

11.

Colour fastness to water

LST EN ISO 105–E01: 1998 *

12.

Colour fastness to sea water

LST EN ISO 105–E02: 1998

13.

Colour fastness to chlorinated water

LST EN ISO 105–E03: 1999

14.

Colour fastness to perspiration

LST EN ISO 105–E04: 1998 *

15.

Colour fastness to spotting: water

LST EN ISO 105-E07: 2001

16.

Colour fastness to rubbing

LST EN ISO 105–X12: 2004 *

17.

Colour fastness to dry cleaning

LST EN ISO 105–D01: 1998 *

18.

Colour fastness to rubbing with organic solvents

LST EN ISO 105-D02: 2001

 

19.

 

Colour fastness to washing

LST EN ISO 105–C10: 2007

LST EN ISO 105–C06: 1999 *

LST EN ISO 105-C08: 2007

20.

Colour fastness to industrial laundering

LST EN ISO 105-C12: 2006

21.

Colour fastness to ironing

LST EN ISO 105–X11: 1998

22.

Colour fastness to bleaching by hypochlorite

LST EN 20105–N01: 2000

23.

Colour fastness to organic solvents

LST EN ISO 105–X05: 1998

24.

Air permeability

LST EN ISO 9237: 1997 *

25.

Resistance to surface wetting

LST EN 24920: 1997

26.

Resistance to water penetration

LST EN 20811: 1997*

ISO 1420: 2001  (for coated fabrics)

27.

General appearance after washing

Assessment according to an agreement.

Washing and drying procedure according to LST EN ISO 6330: 2002 *

28.

Dimensional change in washing and drying

LST EN 25077: 1996 * (washing and drying procedure according to LST EN ISO 6330: 2002 *)

29.

Mass per unit area

LST EN 12127: 1999 *

LST ISO 3801: 1998 (only for woven fabrics)

30.

Mass per unit length

LST ISO 3801: 1998, 1¸4 methods

31.

legth and width of woven fabrics

LST ISO 22198: 2007

32.

Tensile strength and elongation (for fabrics)

LST EN ISO 13934–1: 2000 * (strip method)

LST EN ISO 13934–2: 2000    (grab method)

LST EN ISO 1421: 2003  (for coated fabrics)

33.

Tensile strength and elongation (for yarns)

LST EN ISO 2062: 2000

34.

Seam tensile properties

LST EN ISO 13935–1: 2000  (strip method)

LST EN ISO 13935–2: 2000  (grab method)

 

35.

Tear properties of fabrics

LST EN ISO 13937–1: 2005 (Elmendorf method)

LST EN ISO 13937–2: 2001* (trousers-shaped)

LST EN ISO 13937–3: 2000 (wing-shaped)

LST EN ISO 13937–4: 2000 (tongue–shaped)

LST EN 1875–3: 2000 (trapezium– shaped)

LST EN ISO 4674–1:2005*  (for coated fabrics)

36.

Bursting properties

LST EN ISO 13938–1:2002*

37.

Twist in yarns

LST EN ISO 2061: 2000

38.

Thread density

LST EN 1049–2: 1998

39.

Linear density of yarns (the skein method)

LST EN ISO 2060: 2000

40.

Linear density of yarns (from woven fabric)

ISO 7211–5: 1984

41.

Resistance to pilling and to surface fuzzing (Martindale method)

LST EN ISO 12945–2: 2001

42.

Resistance to pilling and to surface fuzzing (pilling box method)

LST EN ISO 12945–1: 2004

43.

Abrasion resistance

LST EN ISO 12947–2: 2001*

LST EN ISO 12947–3: 2001

LST EN ISO 12947–4: 2001

LST EN 530: 1997*   (protective clothing)

LST EN ISO 5470–2: 2003  (for coated fabrics)

LST EN 14465: 2006, annex A (for upholstery fabrics)

LST EN 13770: 2002 (of knitted footwear garments)

44.

Fiber diameter (microscopic test)

ISO 137–1975

LTI method No. 8: 2007

45.

Fiber length (microscopic test)

ISO 6989–1981

46.

Determination of the elasticity of fabrics

LST EN 14704-1: 2005 (strip tests)

LST EN ISO 14704-2: 2007

47.

Slippage resistance of yarns at a seam in woven fabrics

LST EN ISO 13936–1: 2004 (fixed seam opening)

LST EN ISO 13936–2: 2004 (fixed load)

48.

Oil repellency

LST EN ISO 14419: 2000

49.

Test for limited flame spread

LST EN ISO 15025: 2006*   (protective clothing–test for limited flame spred)

LST EN 1103: 2006 (for apparel fabrics)

LST EN ISO 6941: 2004* (measurement of flame spread properties)

50.

Surface resistivity

LST EN 1149-1:2006* (protective clothing –surface resistivity)

LST EN 1149-2:2000 (protective clothing–vertical resistance)

LST EN 1149-3:2006, method 2* (protective clothing–measurement of charge decay)

51.

Measurement of surface colour:

·     in visible radiation range

·     IR radiation range

·     of fluorescent material for high-visibility warning clothing (PPE)

·     determination of colour differences DE

 

LST EN ISO 105–J01: 2000*

LST EN ISO 105-J01: 2000

CIE 15.2 9LST EN ISO 105– J01: 2000)*

 

LST EN ISO 105-J01: 2000* (calculation according LST EN ISO 105-J03: 2000)

52.

Instrumental assessment of relative whiteness

LST EN ISO 105–J02: 2000

53.

Recovery from creasing

LST EN 22313: 2000

54.

Thermal resistance

LST EN 31092: 2002 (ISO 11092: 1993) *

55.

Water vapour resistance

LST EN 31092: 2002 (ISO 11092: 1993) *

56.

Measurement of water vapour permeability

LST EN ISO 15496: 2004

57.

Water vapour permeability (cup method)

LTI method 2-1999

58.

Removal of non-fibrous matter

LTI method No. 12-2008

59.

Twist or skewness after washing

ISO 16322–2:2005 (fabrics)

ISO 16322–3:2005 (garments)

61.

Determination of fabrics resistance to damage by flexing

LST EN ISO 7854: 2000 (for coated fabrics)

62.

Determination of extractable heavy metals

(the test is performed using subcontractors)

Extraction with artificial acid sweat solution (LST EN ISO 105–E04 ).

Determination – spectrophotometry method (AAS)

63.

Thickness of textiles and textile products

LST EN ISO 5084: 2000

64.

Determination of the time of absorption (for towels)

LST EN 14697: 2005, annex B

65.

Determination of coating adhesion

LST EN ISO 2411: 2000

66.

Determination of width and length

LST EN 1773: 2001

 

NOTES: * – tests, included in the scope of accreditation.

▪ – exposition until 5 grade is 61 EUR, over 5 grade – 81 EUR;

▪▪ – until 40000 rubs the price is 41 EUR, every additional 20000 rubs – 6 EUR;

▪▪▪ – the price for every additional washing cycle is 14 EUR.

 

Fee for report in Lithuanian language – 4 EUR;    in English – 6 EUR;

 

Opinions and interpretations about the test results 15÷30 EUR.

Statement of compliance/non-compliance with requirements and/or specifications 12 EUR.

 

DISCOUNTS: Discounts are applied for customers, who signs long-term contract with laboratory.

 
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