Testing

The cross-cut test is a method for determining the resistance of paints and coatings to separation from substrates by utilizing a tool to cut a right angle lattice pattern into the coating, penetrating all the way to the substrate.

Technical and high performance fibres are used to obtain a very high level of cut resistance. To take into account the continous innovetions and material developments, the testing procedures to assess the mechanical resistance of protective gloves has been adapted.

Methods based on the PCR technique (polymerase chain reaction) can differentiate between wool, cashmere, yak wool and their blends and detect GMO cotton.

While none of the existing test methods can give a definitive answer as to whether and how much recycled material is present in a final product, some tests do prove their usefulness.

The resistance to dimensional variation due to the effects of water and heat conditions is an essential requirement of carpet tiles.

Test method to determine the dimensional stability and curling of resilient floor coverings, in the form of sheets, tile or planks after exposure to heat.

DSC is a thermal analysis technique which couples temperature and heat shift to material transitions, in function of time and temperature in a controlled environment.

Analytical method to determine the thermo-mechanical properties, under a dynamic load, of a plastic during heating and cooling.

In rooms with electronic devices (e.g. computers), it is essential to ascertain the electrical resistance of floor coverings.

Testing materials intended to be used in the manufacturing of electrostatic dissipative protective clothing (or gloves) to avoid incendiary discharge.