Melchior laboratory
Textile tests for your articles
Our quality control - your trust in good hands
At Melchior Textil, quality is not just a promise, but a commitment. That's why we operate our own modern testing laboratory to ensure that our products meet the highest standards. With many years of experience in textile testing, you can rely on our expertise.
Our services at a glance:
- Physical tests
- Chemical tests
- Detailed advice
- Creation of test reports
As a neutral partner for quality testing, we are proud to offer you trust and reliability. Your satisfaction is our goal and we are ready to support you on your way.
Melchior laboratory tests at a glance
Basic tests
| Test | DIN / ISO | Sample size |
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Fabric binding abbreviation and examples
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ISO 9354
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DIN A4
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Width
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ISO 3932
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1 m x full width
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Weight
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ISO 3801
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1 m x full width
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Fabric construction examination method
Part 2: Determining the number of threads per unit of length (thread count) Warp |
DIN EN 1049-2
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40 x 40 cm
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Fabric construction examination method
Part 2: Determining the number of threads per unit of length (thread count) Weft |
DIN EN 1049-2
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40 x 40 cm
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Determination of the thickness
of textiles and textile products |
DIN EN ISO 5084
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20 cm x full width
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Raw fabric tests
| Test | DIN / ISO | Sample size |
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Sizing determination
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DIN A4 20 gr.
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Sucking time
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TEGEWA drip test
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DIN A4
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Determination of pH of the aqueous extract
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DIN EN 1413
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DIN A4 10 gr.
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Washing methods
| Test | DIN / ISO | Sample size |
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Non-commercial washing and
drying methods for testing textiles (1993) (trim authenticity BASF) per wash cycle |
DIN EN 26330
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70 x 70 cm
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Washing method DIN EN ISO 6330 / 9N = 95 °C normal
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Drying process A = on the line
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Washing method DIN EN ISO 6330 / 6N = 60 °C normal
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Drying process B = in drip-wet condition
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Washing method DIN EN ISO 6330 / 4N = 40 °C normal
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Drying process C = in lying condition
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Washing method DIN EN ISO 6330 / 4M = 40°C Gentle wash cycle
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Drying process e = Flat ironing presses
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Drying process f = in tumbler
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Determination of measurement changes during washing and drying
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ISO 5077
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1 m x full width
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Industrial washing and finishing processes
for testing workwear (75°C / 85°C) per washing cycle |
DIN EN ISO 15797
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2 m x full width
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Measurement stability after 5 washing cycles 15797
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DIN EN ISO 3759
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Procedure for the evaluation of the appearance
of clothes, other textile products and domestic laundry as well as drying |
DIN EN ISO 15487
AATC 124 Monsanto (Grade 1-4) Self-smoothing behavior (Grade 1-10) |
1 m x full width
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Ironing shrink ironing press (ironing thermo) 160° 20 sec. without steam
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DIN 53894-1
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70 x 70 cm
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Measurement change under hot air (1 min 195 °C)
(thermal shrinkage) |
ISO 9866 1+2
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1 m x full width
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Technical tests
| Test | DIN / ISO | Sample size |
|---|---|---|
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Determination of the tendency of textiles
to linting on the surface and pilling tendency Part 2: Modified Martindale method up to 1000 rpm |
DIN EN ISO 12945-2
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1 m x full width
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Determination of the tendency of textiles
to linting on the surface and pilling tendency Part 2: Modified Martindale method up to 2000 rpm |
DIN EN ISO 12945-2
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1 m x full width
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Determination of the tendency of textiles
to linting on the surface and pilling tendency Part 2: Modified Martindale method up to 5000 rpm |
DIN EN ISO 12945-2
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1 m x full width
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Determination of the tendency of textiles
to linting on the surface and pilling tendency Part 2: Modified Martindale method per additional 1000 rpm |
DIN EN ISO 12945-2
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1 m x full width
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Part 1: Determination of maximum tensile strength and
ultimate tensile elongation with the strip tensile test (elongation at break is included) |
DIN EN ISO 13934-1
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1 m x full width
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Part 2: Digging method
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DIN EN ISO 13934-2
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1 m x full width
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Determination of the sliding resistance of
Yarns in woven seams |
DIN EN ISO 13936-2
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1 m x full width
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Tear resistance characteristics of textiles
Part 1: Determination of the tear resistance with the ballistic pendulum (Elmendorf) |
DIN EN ISO 13937-1
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30 cm x full width
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Determination of the crease recovery angle of
textile fabrics |
DIN EN 22313
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20 cm x full width
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Determination of the abrasion resistance of
textile fabrics |
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Part 2: Determination of sample destruction up to 5000 rpm
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DIN EN ISO 12947-2
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30 cm x full width
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Part 2: Determination of sample destruction per additional 5000 rpm
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DIN EN ISO 12947-2
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30 cm x full width
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Part 3: Determination of mass loss
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DIN EN ISO 12947-3
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30 cm x full width
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Part 4: Assessment of surface changes
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DIN EN ISO 12947-4
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30 cm x full width
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Color fastness tests
| Test | DIN / ISO | Sample size |
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Color fastness - Method 4: washing
(5 g/l soap + 2 g/l soda) |
DIN EN ISO 105 C04
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DIN A4
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Color fastness for domestic laundry and
industrial laundry Hohenstein 702 Workwear |
DIN EN ISO 105 C06
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DIN A4
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Color fastness tests against water
(water fastness) |
DIN EN ISO 105 E01
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DIN A4
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Determination of the color fastness of dyeings
and prints against chlorinated water |
DIN EN ISO 105 E03
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DIN A4
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Color fastness tests against perspiration
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DIN EN ISO 105 E04
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DIN A4
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Determination of color fastness to bleaching:
Hypochlorite, light exposure |
DIN 54034
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DIN A4
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Determination of color fastness to bleaching:
Hypochlorite, heavy exposure |
DIN EN ISO 105 N01
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DIN A4
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Determination of dry heat fastness
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DIN EN ISO 105 P01
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DIN A4
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Color fastness tests against organic
solvents (chemical cleaning fastness) |
DIN EN ISO 105 X05
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DIN A4
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Determination of the fastness to ironing of
dyeings and prints (dry) |
DIN EN ISO 105 X11
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DIN A4
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Determination of the fastness to ironing of
dyeings and prints (wet) |
DIN EN ISO 105 X11
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DIN A4
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Validation of colored toys on saliva and sweat fastness
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DIN 53160
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DIN A4
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Rubbing fastness of dyeings (dry)
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DIN EN ISO 105 X12
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DIN A4
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Rubbing fastness of dyeings (wet)
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DIN EN ISO 105 X12
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DIN A4
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Determination of dry cleaning fastness
(authorities) |
DIN EN ISO 105 D01
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DIN A4
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Determination of the seawater fastness of
dyeings and prints (authorities) |
DIN EN ISO 105 E02
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DIN A4
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Determination of the alkali fastness of
dyeings and prints (authorities) |
DIN EN ISO 105 E06
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DIN A4
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Determination of the water drop fastness of
dyeings and prints |
DIN EN ISO 105 E07
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DIN A4
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Special tests
| Test | DIN / ISO | Sample size |
|---|---|---|
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Determination of water repellency
properties (spray method) AATCC 22 |
DIN EN 24920
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DIN A4
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Oil repellency
(Dupont water drop test / oil repellency) |
AATCC 118 / DIN EN ISO
14419 + Correction 1 |
DIN A4
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