About the tests
The tests have helped companies improve quality and gain more trust from consumers because those tests have assisted them to secure quality, safety and information on the harmfulness based on specific knowledge and know-how regarding textile products (subsidiary products included) distributed in domestic markets.
The tests have enhanced the company’s brand image, facilitated the sales of products, and spread consumers’ awareness by securing excellent quality through validation (testing) regarding the safety and harmfulness of textile products (subsidiary materials).
Based on the experience and expertise accumulated over the last 50 years as well as the latest test and analysis equipment, as a KOLAS’s official test and certification institute, the institute has leaped forward to become one of the most trusted global institutes in the testing industry by providing services that can meet the needs of customers.
Official test results report will be completely issued based on domestic and foreign regulations and standards to check the quality-related elements such as safety, harmfulness, and functions of textile products.
※ A test results report with the (
) logo of KOLAS (Korea Laboratory Accreditation Scheme) will be issued under the mutual accreditation agreement with ILAC (International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation).
About the services
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Tests regarding raw and subsidiary materials
Tests regarding quality control and properties of products
Test for products that are sold through distribution channels, such as department stores and marts as well as for those that are delivered to organizations
Tests for checking prior to quality-related indication
Tests regarding fiber contents and color fastness / Tests regarding structural properties and dimensional stability / Test regarding physical properties / Tests regarding functionalities / Tests regarding harzardous materials / Tests regarding products / Tests regarding down & feathers
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The institute has been certified as an international-class test institute after being evaluated by KOLAS according to the ISO accreditation test criteria. When a company completes the KOLOA accreditation tests, a test results report with the KOLAS logo will be issued, allowing the results to to be recognized internationally.
Textile and related products
Mechanical tests
Tensile strength / Tearing strength / Bursting strength / Pilling / Air permeability / Yarn size / Waterproofness / Water repellency / Dimension change rate / Yarn count / Density / Width / Twist count / Weight / Electrostatic Propensity / Down Proofness / Feather and Down Species / Composition of blended(Down&synthetic fiber) filling materials / Down oxygen number / Fill power
Chemical tests
Textile discernment / Fiber Contents / Formaldehyde content / Color fastness to Light / Color fastness to Accelerated Washing / Color fastness to Crocking / Color fastness to Perspiration / Color fastness to Drycleaning / Color fastness to Water / Color fastness to Sea Water / Color fastness to Chlorinated bleach / Color fastness to Chlorinated water / Color fastness to Iron / Assessment of Antibacterial Activity / Resistance to Fungus / PCP content / Deldrin content / TDBPP content / Azo dye content
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While indications regarding fiber composition and care labelling are regulated, unexpected accidents occur frequently because manufacturers and consumers have insufficient awareness. The institute carries out tests regarding recommendations for proper quality-related indication for products to improve quality and prevent consumers’ complaints
Washing methods (washing or dry cleaning) / Whether bleaching agents can be used / Proper ironing temperature / Fiber Contents / Drying methods
Test request procedure
1. Prior to requesting
Consultation
Prepare a test and analysis request form
Prepare samples based on the test items
Business registration certificate (required at first submission only)
Agreement for personal information provision consent form (required at first and every 5 years)
2. Submit the test request form
Check the request items and submit the request form
Receives the certificate for submitting
Pay fees (cash, account transfer or credit card)
3. Tests
Professional test engineers carry out tests according to austere criteria or standards based on the contents requested by customers.
4. Issue a test results report
A test results report with the test results of the presented samples calculated in numerical data will be issued from the relevant official test certification institute.
Applicable items
Textile and related products
Yarn and fabric
Clothing (including underwear, skirts, pants, shirts, coats, jackets, socks, jumpers, and leather products).
Including hats, gloves, towels, mufflers and neck ties.
Beddings (including covers, mattress, sitting cushions and cushions), curtains, carpets, bags, shoes, and other textile products.
Subsidiary materials for textile
Buttons, slide fasteners (zippers), bands, ornaments, and various accessories
