Textile Testing Methods - A Wet Processing Industry Requirement

A clear awareness of quality parameters, theTensile strength, CSP etc. and EPI and PPI foretell the
terminologies used in testing and passing a particularquality of yarn and fabric respectively.
material, are all very crucial and important for everyThe final quality of finished products may be assured if
textile dyer, exporter and manufacturer.proper quality control measures are adopted in testing
The Textile processor should know the parameters ofthe incoming dyestuff and chemicals regularly. The
buyer's requirements in quantitative terms and onlytechnique of doing these tests is though not a
then he can take necessary measures to attain thatcomplicated, a proper guidance is necessary.
standard. Textile processing is a vast ocean makingTextile fabric or yarn before going for the next phase
use of so many processes, chemicals, machinery andof processing, eg., garmenting or weaving/knitting, has
men.to be tested for the required quality standards
A clear cut policy on Quality Assurance and Qualitystipulated by the buyer. The tests like wash fastness,
control are a must for any good wet processingrubbing fastness, anti-staining properties, fire retardant,
industry. Right from fiber to finished goods there are sowater repellent etc have to be conducted in the
many inputs and outputs. A systematic quality controlin-house laboratory and a prior assessment should be
procedure is essential to eradicate final qualitymade before sending the product for 3rd party testing.
problems of dyeing and finishing.Nowadays the instrumental shade passing (Color
For example the cotton fiber test - for it maturity,Computer), shade matching, light and other fastness
staple length, color, moisture content etc determinestesting are all become mandatory to be fit for a highly
what quality of final yarn and thereafter the fabric, thecompetitive export market.
unit is going to produce. The physical tests such as TPI,