Although standardized test methods for fiber-reinforced composites are used for a wide variety of fiber forms, most of these test methods were developed with a focus on composites with continuous ...

Non-destructive testing (NDT) methods include a wide range of analytical techniques that can evaluate various kinds of materials, elements, welds, systems, etc., without rendering any damage or harm ...

Lab testing for PFAS "forever chemicals" can help prove compliance with regulations — although not without some caveats and complications.

Tinius Olsen and SDL Atlas participate and work within the Tasks groups at ASTM and the Working Groups at BSI, CEN and ISO meetings on the amendment and development of standards. Seaming properties ...

DURHAM, N.C. — March 5, 2026 — The AATCC Stain Release Replica is the essential tool to evaluates a fabric’s ability to release stains from corn oil (AATCC TM130) and household soils (AATCC TM215). We ...

Biobased testing reveals the percentage of biobased versus fossil carbon content in a given sample.Biobased carbon testing helps manufacturers develop materials that mee ...

A committee at the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATC) has approved its first standardised test method for e-textiles. The ‘AATCC EP13, Evaluation Procedure for Electrical ...

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) has introduced a new test method to measure accumulated condensation on a fabric, calling it an "important step" to drive sustainable ...