Spectro in its efforts to ensure a pleasant and pollution-free environment for future generations helps both buyers and manufacturers satisfy the most stringent international eco testing requirements. Our comprehensive, one-stop service includes tests required by the eco labels and eco standards of different countries. Spectro also offers a full range of consultancy services that are designed to detect prohibited, hazardous substances and help you satisfy a variety of eco requirements.

The range of tests we cover include:

	Allergenous disperse dyes
	Organotin
	Chromium VI
	Azo Dyes
	Formaldehyde
	Penrachlorophenol (PCP)
	Heavy metals
	Ozone depleting substances (CFCs)

Softline can be divided in to three major fields:

	Textile
	Leather
	Paper

ROUTINE TESTING CARRIED ON TEXTILE:

Fabric Construction Tests

	Count of yarn from fabric
	Ends and picks per unit length in woven fabric
	Courses and Wales per unit length in knitted fabric
	Fabric width.
	Weight per square unit
	Linear weight
	Crimp
	Type of weave
	Twist of yarn
	Cover Factor

Strength & Other Physical Properties

	Tensile strength: Grab/Cut strip/Raveled strip
	Tear strength (Elmendorf, Single Rip)
	Bursting strength (Diaphragm / Ballburst)
	Pilling resistance:ICI pilling box /MartindaleTester/ Random pilling test
	Martindale Abrasion Resistance
	Seam Slippage/Seam strength
	Stretch & recovery
	Crease recovery angle
	Absorbency test (Water Drop method)
	Water repellency test (Spray Test)

Fiber Composition

	Qualitative
	Quantitatives

Shrinkage Related Test

	Dimensional stability to washing of fabric
	Garment shrinkage
	Appearance after washing
	Change in skewness in fabrics/Side seam twist in garment after laundering
	Relaxation Shrinkage
	Shrinkage to dry heat

Colour Fastness Tests

Colour Fastness to:

	Washing
	Crocking
	Perspiration / Saliva
	Dry Cleaning
	Chlorine Bleach
	Non Chlorine Bleach
	Sublimation
	Chlorinated Pool water
	Hot Pressing
	Organic Solvent
	Actual Laundering
	Light
	Water
	Water Spotting, Acid Spotting, Alkaline Spotting
	Sea water
	Chlorinated water
	Print durability
	Non chlorine bleach in home laundering (AATCC-172)

Flammability Of Textiles

	Inclined plane flammability test (45 Degree)
	Vertical flammability test

Flammability Of Textiles

	Inclined plane flammability test (45 Degree)
	Vertical flammability test

Miscellaneous Tests

	Fabric defect analysis
	Wash care instruction
	Wash care instruction
	Water soluble matter
	Total size on the fabric
	Test for mercerization(Barium activity number)
	Identification of dye or print used on the fabric/Garment

Yarn Tests

	Yarn Count/Denier
	Count with CV%
	Lea Breaking Strength
	Lea Breaking Strength with CV%
	Single Yarn Breaking Strength
	Twist & Ply
	Number of filaments

Test For Towels

	Count of WARP, WEFT & PILE Yarns
	Construction: WARP, WEFT & PILE
	Terry ratio : WARP to PILE length measurement
	Pile height

Zipper / Buttons / Buckles / Snaps / Lace / Velcro/ Elastic Tape

	Strength test for zippers as per ASTM D 2061 > Chain cross wise strength > Element slippage > Top stop holding > Slider pull, pull off > Holding strength of slider lock
	Strength test for zippers as per BS 3084
	Durability of zippers for 500 strokes
	Peel bond strength
	Unsnapping of snap fasteners
	Button impact test
	Button attachment strength
	Stretch properties of stretch fabric / tape

Eco-Friendly Tests

	pH value
	Conductivity of water extract
	Azo free (Cleavable amines)
	Formaldehyde (Free & Released)
	Nickel and other heavy metals
	Residual Chlorine

Chemical Tests

	Ash
	Chloride Content
	Heavy Metals (Pb, Cd, Ni)
	Moisture
	Oil Content
	pH Value
	Sulphate Content
	Water Soluble Extract
	Bitumen in laminated
	Wool Content
	Barium Activity
	Scouring Loss
	Residual Starch Content
	Identification of dye
	Solvent extractable

Paper

Routine tests carried on Paper

	Water absorbency
	Breaking length
	Bursting strength
	Coating Thickness
	Bulk
	Brightness/ Whiteness
	Gloss
	Chlorides
	GSM/ Weight /Substance
	Lead
	Sulphate content
	Moisture content
	Oil Absorbency
	Opacity
	pH value
	Surface pH
	Tensile strength & Elongation
	Tear factor
	Water absorption (Cobb Test)
	Moisture content
	Ash content
	pH value

Leather

Routine tests carried on Leather

	Thickness
	Apparent density
	Tensile strength & Elongation
	Tear strength
	Shrinkage temperature
	Water absorption
	Bond strength of laminated leather
	Volatile matter
	Moisture content
	Ash content
	Solvent extractable substance
	Hide substance
	Water soluble matter
	pH value

Products cover under Softlines

	HDPE bags/Jute Bags
	Crepe and Filter Paper
	Writing/Printing paper
	Coated paper
	Corrugated Box
	Carpet
	Congo Red Dye
	Vinyl Coated Fabric/li>
	Socks and Jersey
	Various Leather Products

The Essential Testing and Awareness Program on Toy Safety

Since the Toy Safety Directive (88/378/EEC) was put into force in Europe in 1988, it is necessary to ensure that toys are safe and comply with the European regulations .. .. ..