B-Tex Laboratory
India. Full service research, development and testing institute for man-made fiber, yarns, textiles and textile chemicals. Also, manufacturers of testing instruments, and providing technical engineering services.
SGS Group
Switzerland. Multi-national group of laboratories, active in testing, verification and certification of materials and products. Testing and evaluation of natural and synthetic fibers, textile fabrics and waste, and garments.
FILK. Forschungsinstitut für Leder und Kunststoffbahnen Freiberg
Germany. Non-profit research and testing institute for the plastics, leather, textile and nonwovens industries. Also, organizers of conferences, seminars and courses. Comprehensive listing of testing services. English and German.
International Textile Center
USA. Texas Tech University auxiliary, conducting textile research, testing and evaluation of natural and man-made fibers, yarns and fabrics, and textile manufacturing, dyeing and finishing systems and processes. List of publications. Links to related sites.
The Govmark Organization, Inc
USA. Independent laboratory for fire and flammability testing services for the textile, plastics and construction industries. Directory of tests, searchable by product and test method.
Textiles Committee
India. Department of the Indian Ministry of Textiles, involved in testing, quality inspection and certification, and market research and technical consulting services.
http://textilescommittee.nic.in/
http://textilescommittee.nic.in/
Leather Research Laboratory
USA. Analytical, technical and certification services for the leather processing industry. Also, consulting, testing, and educational and training services. Located at the University of Cincinnati.
http://www.leatherusa.com/LIA-LeatherLab.htm
http://www.leatherusa.com/LIA-LeatherLab.htm
TTS. Textile Testing Services
Canada. Independent, commercial analysis and testing services center for the textile and apparel industries, based in the University of Manitoba's Human Ecology Faculty.
http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/human_ecology/TTS/index.html
http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/human_ecology/TTS/index.html
Asia Inspection & Testing Pvt., Ltd
India. Commercial testing laboratory for the yarn spinning, textile fabric, apparel, carpet and toy industries.
http://www.asiainspectionandtesting.com/
http://www.asiainspectionandtesting.com/
Testing Services, Inc
USA. Independent testing laboratory for the textile and carpet industries. Detailed list of available services. Also, specialty testing services.
Intertek Testing Services Group
World wide group of testing laboratories for the textile, footwear, toys, petroleum and chemicals industries. Also, ISO certification and related services.
Testex AG
Switzerland. Independent textile testing institute. Chemical analysis, mechanical and electronic testing of fibers, yarns and fabrics, and consulting on ecological management issues. English, German and French.
Shuster Laboratories, Inc
USA. Independent laboratory for product evaluation and testing. Services include product development, testing and technical consulting. Bioburden and biocompatibillity tests for the nonwoven medical fabrics industry.
ICEC. Institute for the Certification of Quality in Leather
Italy. Non-profit institution, founded by tanners, processors and manufacturers, involved in certification of quality systems and procedures for the European leather and leather goods industries.
NAMSA. North American Science Associates, Inc
USA. Independent laboratory with affiliates worldwide. Provides biological, chemical and physical testing services to the medical device industry, and offers education, consultation and on-site evaluation of customer operations. Bioburden and biocompatibillity testing for nonwovens, produced for medical end uses.
Nelson Laboratories
USA. Independent institution, providing microbiology testing services for the medical device and pharmaceutical industries. Bioburden and biocompatibillity tests for nonwoven medical products. Provides technical information.