Textile and Apparel Testing

In today's world, where consumers want authenticity and sustainable choices, the fashion industry faces two main challenges: providing high-quality items and keeping up with changing regulations.

At Cotecna we understand the intricate balance that fashion retailers, brands, and manufacturers must strike to thrive in this dynamic landscape. With ISO 17025 certified labs, Cotecna is equipped to offer and deliver testing services to the Textile and Apparels Industry and protect the interests of retailers, brands and textile manufacturers and consumer safety.

Elevating Your Apparel Identity

Fashion is not just about fabric; it's about stories woven into every thread. In a market rife with marketing claims, differentiating your brand through sustainable, top-tier apparel, textiles are the key to standing out. At Cotecna, we are committed to ensuring that your products uphold the highest standards of quality and authenticity.

Navigating the Regulatory Maze

The regulatory horizon is ever shifting, creating challenges for even the most seasoned fashion players. Compliance is no longer a choice; it's a necessity. With Cotecna as your strategic partner, you gain access to a simplified solution for the complex world of compliance testing. Our in-depth understanding of global regulations empowers you to navigate this landscape with confidence.

The Cotecna Advantage

Our state-of-the-art laboratories, strategically located in India, USA, China, UAE and Italy, are dedicated to testing textiles and apparels for uncompromising quality and durability. These criteria, aligned with consumer expectations, lay the foundation for your success in the market. Our extensive experience in collaborating with fashion and luxury brands ensures that your entire supply chain is fortified with stringent quality controls.

From Factory to Shelf

Your brand integrity is the sum of its parts, from the inception of a product to its final destination. At Cotecna, we are your partners throughout this journey. Our suite of assurance services confirms that your products not only meet but exceed quality, safety, and social standards. We are the guardians of your brand's promise, ensuring that every product is a testament to your commitment to excellence.

Testing services for Textile & Apparels category

Cotecna’s scope of testing capabilities for textiles and apparel covers the following:

• Appearance test (after wash/dry clean cycle)
• Antibacterial finish durability test
• Azo test, PCP, Formaldehyde, APEO/ NPEO, Phthalates, etc.
• Breathability test, Air Permeability test (sportswear)
• Colour matching/ colour staining tests
• Dimensional stability test (shrinkage test)
• Extractable heavy metals test
• Fabric weight or GSM test (for knitted & woven garments)
• Fibre composition analysis
• Flammability testing (apparels, nightwear, carpets, soft toys, etc.)
• Peel bond strength test (pasted materials)
• pH test
• REACh – SVHC Test
• RSL (Restricted Substance Test)
• Seam strength, seam slippage, seam bursting test
• Stain resistance/stain release performance test
• Water absorbency/water repellence test
• Zip Quality Test (zipper strength, zipper reciprocation test)

Textile Certifications

Cotecna offers various Textile Certification options to help businesses prove their sustainability, management, quality and other claims. 

Cotecna Group Textile Service Providers

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We believe that quality is more than a tagline – it's a non-negotiable principle. Together, we'll create not just products, but legacies of trust, quality, and sustainability.

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