High-Performance Mark Standards for Apparel & Footwear
Intertek Standard for High-Performance Mark for General Activewear / Athleisure Wear (International Market)
Descriptors | Testing | Method & Index | Requirement |
Absorbency | Absorbency | AATCC 79, BS 4554, CNS 13905 L3246 | Woven ≤5 seconds Knit ≤2 seconds |
Anti-Bacterial | Anti-Bacterial | ISO 20743, AATCC 100 | ≥95% bacterial reduction (as received) and ≥90% reduction (after 5 washes) |
CNS 14945, CNS 14946 | The reduction rate for bacteria is listed as Grade A >99.9%, B = 99-99.9% before and after wash | ||
Anti-Down Leakage | Down & Feather Penetration | SLHK-T-TMDB23 (SLHK – IHTM – 002) | Grade 4.0 |
FTMS 191 Method 5530 (tumble test) | ≤5 | ||
EN 12132 Part 1 (rubbing test) | ≤10 | ||
Fibre Proof Property of Fabric | EN 15586 (rubbing test) | ≤10 | |
Anti-Fungal | Anti-Fungal | AATCC 30 III | No growth |
ASTM G21 | ≤ Rating 1 | ||
CNS 2690 | 1. Grade 甲, 乙 and 丙 a. the growth of mold b. the physical strength of textile after contact with mold | ||
Anti-Radiation | Anti-Radiation – RFID Blocking | SLHK – IHTM – 004 (base on ISO 14443 PCARD) | Non-detectable |
Anti-Radiation – Electromagnetic Shielding | Flange Coaxial Method | For general use: ≥20 dB | |
Anti-Static | Anti-Static | AATCC 76 | Surface resistivity: 1x10^9Ω to 1x10^13Ω |
Anti-Weathering | Weathering | Xenon-arc: AATCC 16.3, ISO 105-B06 | Color change ≥ Grade 4.0 or strength loss: <30% |
UV: AATCC 186, ISO 4892-3 | Color change ≥ Grade 4.0 or strength loss: <30% | ||
Blood-Resistant | Synthetic Blood Resistance (not for activewear) | ASTM F1670 | No droplets of the synthetic blood appear |
CNS 14799 | No penetration of blood | ||
Breathable | Breathability | Ret method | ≤20 pa.m2/W |
ASTM E96 B) | ≥600g/m2/24h | ||
ASTM E96 BW) | ≥3000g/m2/24h | ||
ASTM E96 E & JIS L 1099 A1) Desiccant method (38±1)oC, RH (90±2)% | ≥3500g/m2/24h | ||
JIS L 1099 B1 & B2 Potassium acetate method | ≥10000g/m2/24h | ||
BS 7209 | ≥60% | ||
Compression | Compression | SLHK – IHTM – 005 | Refer to test method of FZ/T 73031 clause 5.4.1.1 & 5.4.2 |
Cool-Touch | Instant Cooling | CNS 15687 L3272 | Knit ≥0.130 W/cm2 |
Durable | Durability - Fabric | Click here for details | - |
Durability - Garment | Click here for details | - | |
Far-Infrared | Far-Infrared | GB/T 30127-2013 | For common specimens: Far infrared emission rate ≥0.88; temperature rise ≥1.4oC |
Handfeel | Fabric Touch (FTT) | Smoothness SLHK – IHTM – 003 | Min. Grade 3 and smoothness sensory index >0.4 |
Softness SLHK – IHTM – 003 | Min. Grade 3 and softness sensory index >0.4 | ||
Heat-Generating | Moisture-Absorption & Heat-Generating | ISO 16533 | Temperature difference: 2.5oC min. |
High-Visibility | Visibility – Hunter Orange | IHEA | Dominant Wavelength (nm): 595-605 nm; |
Visibility – Chromaticity of Neon Color (non-PPE) | ANSI 107, ISO 20471, AS/NZS 1906.4, AS/NZS 4602.1, BS EN 1150, CAN/CSA-Z96, CNS 15909 L4165 | Refers to BS EN 1150, it depends on colors and the requirements of standard | |
Visibility – Retroreflective (non-PPE) | ANSI 107, ISO 20471, AS/NZS 1906.4, AS/NZS 4602.1, BS EN 1150, CAN/CSA-Z96, CNS 15909 L4165 | As received (retroreflective material): RA≧100 cd/lx.m2 | |
Visibility – Glow in Dark | IHTM-TWN-TC-001 | Still glow | |
ISO 17398 | 3 mcd/m2 @60 mins for ISO 17398 | ||
Visibility – Camouflage | MIL-DTL-44436B | Depends on the standard requirements | |
| Leakage-Resistant | Absorbency and leakage test | SLHK – IHTM – 006 SLHK – IHTM – 007 | No leakage up to the claimed XYZ mL |
Liquid-Repellent | Aqueous Liquid Repellency | AATCC 193, BS ISO 23232 | Grade 5.0 |
Moisture Management | Moisture Management | AATCC 195, CNS 15659-2 L1038-2 | OMMC Overall Grade 3 |
Moisture Wicking | Moisture Wicking | AATCC 197 option B, CNS 15659-1 L1038-1 SEC 4.5 | 30 min. >10 cm |
Odor-Repellent | Deodorization | ISO 17299-1&2&3 CNS 17299-1 L3274-1, CNS 17299-2 L3274-2, CNS 17299-3 L3274-3 | 1. ≥70% for Ammonia and Acetic acid or |
Oil-Repellent | Oil Repellency | AATCC 118, BS ISO 14419 | Grade 5.0 |
Opaque | Opacity – Light Blocking | AATCC 203 | Light transmittance ≤0.05% |
Pathogen-Resistant | Blood-Borne Pathogens Resistance (not for activewear) | ASTM F1671 | No penetration of bacteriophage |
CNS 14800 | |||
Quick-Dry | Quick Dry | AATCC 199 | ≤90 min |
AATCC 200 | ≥10 ml/h | ||
AATCC 201 | ≤20 min or ≥0.6 ml/hr | ||
Stain Release | Soil Release | AATCC 130, CNS 11309 L3218 | Grade 3.5 |
Stretchable | Stretch & Recovery | Growth % after 30 minutes relaxation | ≤7% |
Recovery % after 30 minutes relaxation | >85% | ||
Thermal Comfort | Thermal Conductivity | ASTM D7984 | Feel warm: <200 Ws1/2/m2K |
UV Protection | UV Protection | EN 13758-2, AATCC 183 (ASTM D6544 / ASTM D6603), AS/NZS 4399, CNS 15001 L1035 | >UPF 40; UVA Transmittance <5% |
Warm-Feel | Thermal Resistance | ASTM D1518, ISO 11092, ASTM F1868 Part A, CNS 15102 L3256 | Coat: CLO ≥0.6; Down Jacket: CLO ≥0.55; Parka: CLO ≥0.7; Fibre-pelt Overall: CLO ≥0.55; Sleeveless Vest Sweater: CLO ≥0.12; Thin Sweater: CLO ≥0.2; Sweater: CLO ≥0.28; Thick Sweater: CLO ≥0.35; Jacket: CLO ≥0.35; Smock: CLO ≥0.3; Boller Sult: CLO ≥0.9; Trouser CLO ≥0.35; Highly Insulating Fibre-Pelt Jacket CLO ≥0.4 (Depends on the garment type) |
Water-Repellent | Water Repellency | Spray tests | 90 (4.0) AR; 80 (3.0) AF |
Rain-shower tests | Water Absorbency: 15% max | ||
Water-Resistant | Water Resistance | Hydrostatic pressure methods | ≥1000 mmH2O (150mbar) |
Rain test | Max. 1 gram | ||
Impact penetration | Max. 1 gram | ||
Waterproof | Waterproof | Hydrostatic pressure methods | ≥3000 mmH2O (300mbar) |
Wind-Proof | Wind Proof | ASTM D737 | <1 cfm |
ISO 9237, CNS 5612 L3081 | ≤10 mm/sec | ||
Wind-Resistant | Wind Resistance | ASTM D737 | <15 cfm |
ISO 9237, CNS 5612 L3081 | ≤30 mm/sec | ||
Wool-Comfort | Fabric Handfeel Test – by Wool Comfort Tester (Prickle Factor) | SLHK – IHTM – 001 | Prickle factor ≤450; |
Wrinkle-Free | Wrinkle Resistance | Smooth appearance: AATCC 124, ISO 7769, CNS 8313 L3149 | Grade 3.5 |
Seam appearance: AATCC 88B, ISO 7770, CNS 13906 L3247 | Grade 3.5 | ||
Crease retention: AATCC 88C, ISO 7769, CNS 13980 L3251 | Grade 3.5 | ||
Wrinkle recovery: AATCC 128, ISO 9867 | Grade 3.5 | ||
Remark: | Sample will be tested in as receive and after 5 washes when pre-treatment is not specified in the standard | ||
Intertek Standard for High-Performance Mark for Footwear
Descriptors | Testing | Method & Index | Requirement |
Anti-Bacterial | Anti-Bacterial | AATCC TM100, ASTM E2149, ASTM E2180, ISO 22196 | >95% reduction in bacterial growth |
Breathable | Breathability | ISO 17699 | Upper: min 0.8mg/cm².hour Lining: min 2.0mg/cm².hour |
Cushioning | Cushioning | Whole shoe: EN ISO 20344,5.14 | Min 20 Joules |
| Durable | Durability | Click here for details | - |
Moisture Wicking | Wicking | AATCC TM197, 4 hours | Wicking height: max 10mm |
Odor-Repellent | Deodorization | ISO 17299-1&2&3 CNS 17299-1 L3274-1, CNS 17299-2 L3274-2, CNS 17299-3 L3274-3 | 1.≥70% for Ammonia and Acetic acid or 2. ≥75% for Nonenal; or 3.≥ 85% for lsovaleric acid |
Oil-Repellent | Oil Repellency | AATCC TM118 | Min grade 3 |
Shock-Absorbing | Shock Absorption | ASTM F1976, ASTM F1614 | Sneakers/Trainers/Racket Sports: Forepart: Max 200m/s²; Heel part: Max 150m/s²; Casual Shoes: Forepart: Max 250m/s²; Heel part: Max 200m/s²; Town Shoes: Forepart: Max 350m/s²; Heel part: Max 300m/s²; |
Slip -Resistant | Slip Resistant | EN ISO 13287 | Ceramic tile with NaSL: Flat: Min.0.30; Heel: Min.0.28 |
ASTM F2913 | Clay Tile Surface, for children: Forepart/heel: dry & wet: Min.0.30 Flat: dry & wet: Min.0.40 Other shoes: Forepart/heel: dry & wet: Min.0.30 | ||
ASTM F1677 | Olean quarry tile, Min. Dry:0.8; wet:0.7; 0.05g oil/0.05g oil+water:0.4; 0.2g oil/0.2g oil+water:0.35 | ||
Insulation against Cold | Thermal Insulation | ISO 20877, ISO 20344,5.13 | Max. 10 °C temperature decrease on the upper surface of the insole |
Washable | Washable shoe | ISO 19954 EN ISO 6330:2012; Washing Procedure 4N | No Damage and No Obvious Change in Dimension. Less than one half size shrinkage, No loss of adhesion, No significant colour loss or other damage |
Waterproof | Waterproof | EN ISO 20344,5.15.2 Water level is 5mm above feather line or 25mm above ground, whichever is the least | No penetration after 20,000 cycles |
GB/T 16641 Water level: the half distance between sole to upper junction and upper to tongue stitching point, flexing angle: 45°, 60 cycles/min | No penetration after 20,000 cycles | ||
EN 13073 | Total Area of Water Penetration After 100 Trough Lengths Shall Be Not Greater Than 3 cm² | ||
ISO 2023 for rain boots | No leakage |
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