Quality Control & Material Testing

Quality Control & Material Testing

At Senfa Cilander, we uphold high standards of quality control (management system ISO 9001:2015 certified soon) to ensure that all textiles meet stringent quality assurance protocols and lab testing requirements. Our services are tailored to meet specific market demands and compliance with international regulations, fire-retardant standards, and various performance criteria.

Overview of Testing Methods and Equipment:

  • Fire Retardant M1 Test & Complementary Tests: Ensuring compliance with M1 - NF P 92-507, FAR25.853 and DIN 53438 standards for fire safety, vital for applications where flame resistance is critical.
  • Dynamometer Test: Assessing fabric durability through tensile strength (EN ISO 2411), rupture resistance (EN ISO 1421), and tear resistance (EN ISO 1875-3).
  • Breathability Mask Test: Evaluating filtration efficiency according to EN 149, ensuring textiles meet standards for breathable and protective materials.
  • Spray Test: Testing water repellency following EN ISO 4920, determining the fabric's resistance against water penetration.
  • Water Column Test: Measuring water resistance (According to ISO811) to assess a fabric’s ability to withstand pressure without allowing water infiltration.
  • Kundt's Tube Measurements - Acoustic Test: Determining sound absorption properties for fabrics designed to improve acoustic environments.
  • Breathability Testing for Substrates: Evaluating air permeability (ISO 9237) and moisture management to ensure comfort and functionality in various applications.
  • Spectrocolorimeter Measurements: Using Spectra Magic NX software to assess color accuracy and consistency, measuring ΔE CMC under D65 10° conditions.
  • Sun Test: Conducting artificially accelerated aging simulations to evaluate a fabric’s resistance to UV light and overall durability.
  • Surface Tension & Energy Measurement: Analyzing fabric surface properties to determine compatibility with coatings, treatments, and applications requiring precise adhesion.
  • Elmendorf tear strength, pendulum method according to ISO 13937
  • Thickness according to ISO 5084
  • Martindale abrasion resistance according to ISO 12947
  • Tensile and tear strength according to ISO13934, ISO13937
  • Scrub test for testing the adhesion of a coating to the textile, according to ISO 5981

Senfa Cilander ensures that all textiles not only meet industry standards but exceed expectations through rigorous testing and advanced material characterization.