Colour Fastness Testing

Modern textile manufacturers employ progressively more sophisticated methods and use a variety of natural, man-made, and synthetic fibers. The quality and durability of fabrics are directly affected by the quality of fibers, correct choice of dyes and colorants, and the use of appropriate manufacturing processes.

GIG offers inspections and laboratory tests for all modern textiles, including:

· Textile and canvas rolls

· Home textiles, carpeting, curtains, and upholstery

· Textile checks on finished products (garments, apparel, accessories, toys)

Our quality control and testing services help textile mills, manufacturers, importers, and retailers ensure that their products meet their own quality standards and the requirements of their destination markets. We provide detailed same-day inspection reports and 48-hour turnaround on lab tests, giving you the fast and reliable results you need to make an informed decision for your textiles supply chain.

Standards & Regulations for Colour Fastness Test

EU

· Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011 on textile fibre names and related labelling and marking of the fibre composition of textile products

USA and Canada

· AATCC 8 Colorfastness to Crocking (wet & dry)

· AATCC 15 Colorfastness to Perspiration

· AATCC 16.3 Option 3 Colorfastness to Light

· AATCC 106 Colorfastness to Sea Water

· AATCC 107 Colorfastness to Water

· AATCC 116 Colorfastness to Crocking (rotary)

· AATCC 162 Colorfastness to Chlorinated (Pool) Water

The GIG Benefits

· Supply chain intelligence: get supplier and quality stats in real time

· Industry leading turnaround time for audits, testing and inspections

· Online and mobile: manage your orders and access your data anywhere, any time

· All-inclusive pricing: flat rates for inspections and audits; instant quotes for testing

If you would like to know more, please feel free to contact us.