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Precision Testing Laboratories offers a wide variety of miscellaneous testing some of which is listed below. Please click on the rectangle to view specific testing procedures. Should you require a test that is not in any of our listings, please contact us.


Association for Contract Textiles (ACT)
Test Description Method
Direct Glue Wallcoverings
Colorfastness to Light AATCC 16, Option 1
Crocking - Wet & Dry AATCC 8
Drapery
Colorfastness to Light AATCC 16, Option 1
Crocking - Wet & Dry AATCC8/116
Flammability NFPA 701 Test 1
Physical Properties - Seam Slippage ASTM D3597/D434
Upholstery
Abrasion - General Contract and Heavy Duty
     Martindale ASTM D4966
     Wyzenbeek ASTM D4157
Colorfastness to Light AATCC 16, Option 1
Crocking - Wet & Dry AATCC 8
Flammability CAL 117, Section E
Physical Properties - Tensile Strength ASTM D5034
Physical Properties - Seam Slippage ASTM D3597/D434
Wrapped Panels and Upholstered Walls
Colorfastness to Light AATCC 16, Option 1
Crocking - Wet & Dry AATCC 8
Physical Properties - Tensile Strength ASTM D5034
Chemical Coated Fabrics and Film (CFFA)
Test Description Method
Abrasion Resistance
     Taber CFFA 1b/200b
     Wyzenbeek CFFA 1a/200a
Accelerated Light Aging & Weathering CFFA 2a.2/2b.2
Adhesion of Coating to Fabric CFFA 3
Bacterial Resistance CFFA 300
Blocking CFFA 4/201
Cold Cracking / Impact Resistance
     Impact CFFA 23
     Mandrel Method CFFA 6b
     Roller Method CFFA 6a
Crocking Resistance - Wet & Dry CFFA 7a/7b
Density - Specific Gravity CFFA 21
Dimensions
     Mass CFFA 220/700
     Thickness CFFA 220/700
     Weight - Backing CFFA 20
     Weight - Fabric CFFA 20
     Width CFFA 220/700
Dry Cleanability CFFA 8
Flammability Consult Lab
Flex Resistance CFFA 10
Hydrolytic Stability CFFA 11
Lacquer / Varnish Lifting CFFA 12
Moisture Vapor Transmission CFFA 19
Oil Resistance CFFA 13
Seam Strength - Tack Tear CFFA 14
Shrinkage CFFA 140
Soapy Water Extraction CFFA 25
Stain Resistance CFFA 141a/141b
Stretch and Set CFFA 15
Tear Strength
     Elmendorf CFFA 16a/26
     Tongue CFFA 16b
     Trapezoid CFFA 16c
Tensile Strength & Elongation CFFA 17/27
Volatility CFFA 18/270
Golf Bag / Luggage and Accessory Testing
Test Description Method
Abrasion Resistance
     Inflated Diaphragm (Stoll) ASTM D3886
     Martindale ASTM D4966
     Taber ASTM D3884
     Wyzenbeek ASTM D4157
Burst Strength
     Ball Burst ASTM D3787
     Mullen Burst ASTM D3786
Cold Cracking / Impact Resistance
     Impact ASTM D1790, PTL Methods
     Mandrel Method ASTM D751
     Roller Method ASTM D751, FTM 191A-5874
Colorfastness to:
     Crocking - Wet & Dry AATCC 8/116
     Light (Carbon Arc) AATCC 16, ASTM G23/G153
     Perspiration AATCC 15
     Water - Bleed Resistance AATCC 107
     Weathering (Carbon Arc) AATCC 16/FTM 191A-5804
Cycle Tester (Continuous Motion) PTL 1350-07/1360-07
     Handle / Strap / Sling Lifts
     Zipper / Zipper Pulls
Drop Tests PTL Methods
Hardware Tests:
     Buckles, Loops, Plastic Fasteners, etc. ASTM, PTL Methods
     Corrosion Resistance ASTM B117
     Finish Abrasion Burrell Shaker Method
     High Temperature Durability ASTM D573, PTL 1290-07
     Low Temperature Durability PTL 1370-07
     Tensile Strength ASTM D5035
     Zipper / Zipper Pulls ASTM, PTL, SFA Methods
Pilling - Random Tumble Method ASTM D3512
Strength Tests
     Seam Strength ASTM D5822
     Tensile Strength and/or Elongation ASTM D5034/D5035
Moisture Management
     Water Repellency - Spray Test AATCC 22
     Water Resistance AATCC 127, ASTM D751
Wheel / Roller Durability Testing PTL 1380-07
SFI Foundation Testing - Driver / Rider Racing Suit Performance
Test Description Method
Abrasion Resistance - Wyzenbeek SFI 40.1
Tear Strength - Tongue SFI 40.1


triangle Consulting Services
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triangle Consumer Product Testing
Please consult the lab for product durability, performance and strength testing.

triangle Military / Government Contract Verification Testing
Please contact the lab should you require a quotation for your military / government contract testing needs. We are QLL #15060 listed with DSCP in Philadelphia.


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