Textile testing

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Textile testing is the process of measuring the properties and performance of textile materials—textile testing includes physical and chemical testing of raw materials to finished products.

Textile testing assists textile production in selecting various types of fibers and their transformation into yarn, fabric, and finished goods such as clothing. The materials are evaluated at multiple stages of production to qualify, compare, and standardize to meet the norms of different production stages and consumer requirements. The testing of textiles is carried out in laboratories and in the field using simple to sophisticated testing methods and equipment. In textile testing, many analytical instruments and online monitoring systems are utilized. Textile testing adds value to different agencies involved in the textile supply chain, from production, distribution and consumption.[1][2]

Multiple units are utilized to measure textile fibers, threads, yarns, and fabrics.

  1. ^ Booth, John E. (1969). Principles of textile testing; an introduction to physical methods of testing textile fibres, yarns, and fabrics. Internet Archive. New York, Chemical Pub. Co. pp. 1–4.
  2. ^ Jewel (2005). Textile Testing. APH Publishing. pp. 1–5. ISBN 978-81-7648-748-1.