Testing for Textiles, Apparel, and Footwear

With the ever-changing governmental regulations and increase in consumer demand for high quality, it is essential for manufacturers, retailers, importers, and distributors to assess and test their products to appropriate national and international standards to minimize overall risk of their product. Intertek’s extensive testing capabilities enable our customers to proactively evaluate their textiles, apparel, and footwear at all stages of development and production.

Intertek offers the following tests for Textiles, Apparel, and Footwear products: 

• Fiber Identification 
• Feather and Down Testing 
• Flammability Testing 
• Care Label Instructions 
• Performance Testing 
• Eco-Textile Testing 
• Slip Resistance 
• Sole Bond Adhesion Strength 
• Seam Strength 
• Flex Cracking Resistance 
• Color Fastness – full range of tests
• GB 18401 
• EN71 
• Waterproof Testing 
• Hazardous Substance Testing  (such as Dimethylfumarate)
• Component Testing 
• Whole Shoe Appraisal 
• Wear Trials 
• Fit Assessment 
• Labeling
   

Request more information to see how Intertek can help your organization with Testing for Textiles, Apparel, and Footwear.