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For customers looking to maintain high standards of performance or seeking to comply with military or commercial specifications, let our Leather Testing Department help you.

Please click on the rectangle below to view the specific testing procedures for our most requested tests. Should you require a test that is not in our listing, please contact us.


Test Description Method
Ash Content ASTM D297/D2617/D4906, FTM 311-6421
Chrome Content ASTM D2807, FTM 311-6515
Formaldehyde Content HPLC, NIOSH Method 5700
Fungicide Analysis
     Copper 8, OPP, TCMTB, Others HPLC, Extraction
Moisture Content ASTM D3790, FTM 311-6211/6221
Nitrogen, Water Extractable ASTM D6016, FTM 311-6452
Nitrogen Content (Kjeldahl) and Hide Substance Content ASTM D2868, FTM 311-6441
Oil and Grease Content ASTM D3495
pH ASTM D2810, FTM 311-6621
Water Soluble Materials ASTM D2876, FTM 311-6341
Test Description Method
Anti-Microbial Finish Assessment AATCC 100/147
Anti-Fungal Finish Assessment / Resistance AATCC 30, ASTM G21
Blocking ASTM D6116, FTM 311-3121
Colorfastness to:
     Crocking - Rubbing (Wet & Dry) ASTM D5053, FTM 311-3011
     Light (Carbon Arc) AATCC 16, ASTM G23/G153
     Perspiration ASTM D2322, FTM 311-3211
     Staining (Bleed Resistance) ASTM D5552/D6012, FTM 311-3021
     Water Spotting SLF 420, IUF 420
Compressibility ASTM D2213, FTM 311-4411
Finish Testing
     Adhesion SATRA TM 408
     Cracking Resistance - Bally Flex ASTM D6182
     Cracking Resistance - Newark Flex ASTM D2097
     Pull Off (Tape Test) PTL 1310-07
     Stability (Oven, Light Aging, Weathering) ASTM D573/G153, FTM 311-3202
Flammability NFPA 1971/1977, CAL 117E, FMVSS 302, 16 CFR 1610, Contact Lab
Pipiness ASTM D2941, FTM 311-4111, SATRA TM 36
Stiffness (Tinius Olsen) ASTM D747, FTM 311-4211
Tackiness ASTM D6183, FTM 311-3111
Test Description Method
Abrasion Tests
     Martindale ASTM D4966
     Taber ASTM D3884
     Wyzenbeek ASTM D4157
Grain Cracking
     Impact (Low Temperature) ASTM D1790
     Mandrel / Fold ASTM D6075, FTM 311-7211
     Mullen ASTM D2210, FTM 311-2211
Tear Strength
     Slit / Slot ASTM D2212, FTM 311-2161
     Stitch (Single / Double Hole) ASTM D4786/D4705, FTM 311-2141/2151
     Tongue ASTM D4704, FTM 311-2111
     Trapezoid Tear ASTM D6077
Tensile Strength and/or Elongation ASTM D2208/D2209/D2211, FTM 311-2021/2031
Test Description Method
Area Stability (Shrinkage) ASTM D6013, FTM 311-7031
Breathability (Water Vapor Permeability) ASTM D5052, FTM 311-8011
Oil Repellency AATCC 118
Shrink Temperature ASTM D6076, FTM 311-7011
Water Absorption ASTM D1815/D6014/D6015, FTM 311-8111/8112
Water Repellency ASTM D1913
Water Resistance - Maeser Flex ASTM D2099
Wicking / Water Take-Up PTL 1030
Test Description Method
Apparent Density (Specific Gravity) ASTM D2346, FTM 311-1231
Thickness ASTM D1813/D1814
Weight


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