TEXTILES COMMITTEE

(Government of India, Ministry of Textiles)

REVISED TEST CHARGES OF LABORATORIES OF TEXTILES COMMITTEE ST W.E.F. 1 SEPTEMBER 2008

1.

PHYSICAL PARAMETERS
*Test Charge (Rs.) 150.00 200.00 250.00 250.00

FIBRE : Cotton SN Test Parameter 1. Moisture Content 2. Trash Content 3. Fibre Maturity (NaOH swelling method) 4. HVI Parameters FIBRE : Wool SN Test Parameter 1. Wool Fibre length 2. Fibre fineness (Projection method) 3. Fibre strength (single fibre measurement) 4. Percentage medullated fibre content in wool fibre 5. Moisture content 6. Wool fibre grade of raw wool FIBRE : Man Made SN Test Parameter 1. Mean fibre length 2. Titre (denier) by cut and weigh method 3. Tensile characteristics of individual fibre and elongation: Tenacity and elongation at break (single fibre) Elastic recovery extra Modulus characteristics - extra 4. Fibre diameter / Linear density 5. Structural studies (IR Spectroscopic scan) YARN SN 1. 2. 3.

*Test Charge (Rs.) 300.00 300.00 1000.00 250.00 150.00 400.00

*Test Charge (Rs.) 500.00 350.00 1000.00 500.00 500.00 300.00 1000.00

4.

5. 6. 7.

8. 9. 10.

Test Parameter Lea count with CV% Yarn appearance grade ASTM (single spun yarn) Strength of yarn / Tenacity: Single thread strength / Rkm / Tenacity with elongation (%) Lea strength and count Individual value Evenness (U%) of Yarn Roving Sliver Spectrograph or diagram Individual values Fibre staple length of yarn Denier of multifilament yarn Twist per inch including direction of twist per sample Single yarn Plied yarn Single of plied / cabled yarn Twist in filament yarn Balance of twist Moisture content Loop Strength Hairiness

*Test Charge (Rs.) 150.00 200.00 350.00 350.00 100.00 350.00 350.00 350.00 100.00 100.00 500.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 300.00 200.00 150.00 150.00 350.00 100.00

TEXTILES COMMITTEE
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YARN SN Test Parameter 11. Length of yarn / spool FABRIC SN 1. Test Parameter Dimensional Test : Width and length Weight per square / linear metre Thickness Ends and picks Count of yarn : As received After removal of added matter Cover factor (inclusive of Count and Threads per inch) Strength of yarn removed from fabric Tensile strength of fabric with elongation At break At specified load, extra charge Seam breaking strength Seam slippage Grab test Bonding strength of bonded fabric Permeability Water cone test Air (low pressure test) Water permeability Water repellency (Spray test) Bundesmann Water repellency Twist per inch of yarn removed from fabric per sample Resultant Single yarn Single of plied / cabled yarn Tear resistance (Tongue) Tear resistance (Elmendorf) Crease recovery dry or / wet (Per wash extra charges as applicable for laundering) Pilling resistance By Pill Box By Tumble Pilling tester- Atlas Upto 1000 rubs (Martindale) Each additional 500 rubs (Martindale) Snap Button Pull Strength Stretch & Recovery of Elastomeric fabrics Stretch & Recovery of Elastic stripes Heat Ageing Of Elastic tapes (upto 100 hrs) Tensile strength Water repellence Appearance Additional for 10 hrs and fraction there after Ageing due to washing (per wash) Bursting strength Stiffness test Type of weave / knitting Abrasion resistance (Flex / Flat / Edge)

*Test Charge (Rs.) 200.00

*Test Charge (Rs.) 100.00 100.00 150.00 100.00 125.00 200.00 400.00 300.00 350.00 100.00 350.00 500.00 350.00 350.00 250.00 250.00 400.00 250.00 250.00 300.00 300.00 400.00 350.00 250.00 350.00

2. 3.

4. 5. 6.

7. 8. 9. 10. 11.

12.

13. 14. 15. 16.

17. 18. 19. 20.

300.00 400.00 200.00 50.00 300.00 500.00 500.00 1500.00 1200.00 1500.00 100.00 200.00 300.00 250.00 250.00 300.00

21. 22. 23. 24. 25.

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FABRIC SN 26. Test Parameter Abrasion resistance (Martindale) Upto 5000 rubs Each additional 5000 rubs or fraction thereof- extra Nature of yarn Staple / Spun / Filament and composition thereof Texturized / Non-texturized and composition thereof High tenacity Composition (Count wise / Denier wise) Melting point Moisture content Percentage crimp (Warp and Weft) Fabric defect analysis / bleached / dyed / printed *Test Charge (Rs.) 300.00 250.00 250.00 250.00 350.00 250.00 250.00 150.00 200.00 1000.00 + applicable testing charges 500.00 + applicable testing charges 200.00 200.00 200.00 300.00 150.00 350.00 200.00 250.00 200.00 350.00 100.00 350.00 200.00 400.00 400.00 500.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 500.00 400.00 300.00 100.00 150.00 100.00 150.00 100.00 100.00 100.00

27.

28. 29. 30. 31. 32.

33.

Opinion on product description / classification

34. 35. 36.

37. 38. 39.

40. 41.

42. 43. 44. 45.

Whiteness index Instrumental No. of filament in yarn Paper Cobb value Opacity Brightness Breaking length Tear index Drape test Terry ratio (Pile ratio) Skewness after home laundering (spirality) in Knitted fabric For single wash For each additional wash Bow and Skew in woven fabric Colour Measurement Colour difference Comparison of strength of dye Reflectance readings for calibration samples upto 8 level with spectral curve Comparison of strength of dyestuff on the basis of assessment on the dyed fabric Whiteness / Yellowness evaluation comparison between them Reflectance curve Visual assessment of colour difference Heat Shrinkage Shrinkage in boiling water Nylon button strength Nature of fabric Woven / Knitted Dyed / Bleached / Yarns of different colour / Printed Piled / Flocked Coated / Laminated / Impregnated Upholstery Lining / Interlining Reinforce material

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FABRIC SN Test Parameter *Test Charge (Rs.) 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00

Warp / Weft knitted Embroidery visible to naked eye Tufted / Non-tufted Cut pile / Loop pile / Other

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2.

CHEMICAL PARAMETERS

FABRIC SN
1. 2.

Test Parameter
Identification of fibre Quantitative analysis inclusive of identification: Two component Extra for each component Scouring loss (%) Residual starch on bleached fabric pH determination Non-fibrous matter (%) Oil, fats and waxes Water soluble matter (Cold water / Hot water) Estimation of Ash Total size Finish Fatty matter Starch Alkali content Alkali solubility Acid content Acid value / Free acidity of water Chloride content Copper or Zinc content in rot proofed materials Test for mercerisation (Barium activity number) Identification of dyes (per class) Wool fibre content of raw wool Absorbency Iodine absorption test of cotton fabrics of terry towel Dimensional changes of woven or knitted fabrics To washing one wash per additional wash To relaxation Industrial fabric at 95 deg. Print durability after domestic laundering one wash per additional wash Wettability Residual chlorine in cotton fabrics Flammability test: Inclined plane Vertical plane Limiting oxygen index Upholstery & bedding items Smouldering Cigarette) Small open flame Wooden cribs Carpet

*Test Charge (Rs.)

200.00 350.00 150.00 400.00 350.00 200.00 350.00 300.00 400.00 400.00 400.00 400.00 350.00 350.00 350.00 350.00 350.00 300.00 400.00 400.00 350.00 350.00

3. 4. 5. 6.

7.

8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.

300.00 300.00

15.

200.00 100.00 200.00 400.00 200.00 100.00 150.00 300.00 600.00 600.00 800.00 750.00 750.00 1500.00 3000.00

16. 17. 18.

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FABRIC SN
19. 20. 21.

Test Parameter
UV & water vapour Smoothness appearance Colour fastness to: Washing : With / Without multifibre staining fabric Test I Test II Test III Test IV Test V Light By ISO / IS method upto 3 BWS Above 3 to 4 BWS above 4 to 5 BWS above 5 to 6 BWS above 6 BWS By AATCC Method 10 AFU 20 AFU 40 AFU 80 AFU additional 10 AFU & fraction thereof Bleaching Hot pressing (Dry/Wet/Damp) Rubbing (Dry / Wet) Organic solvent Dry cleaning Perspiration (Acid & Alkaline) Water By BS, ISO, IS method By AATCC method Ozone Saliva Swimming pool water Sea water Sublimation Mercerisation Purity of salt lime Soda Ash Purity of acid alkali Rust proof Wicking Cotton waste white Cotton waste grey Wash care (includes CF to wash at 40oC, CF to dry cleaning, Shrinkage to wash, CF to hot press) Soil release oily stain release Wetting oil efficiency Dyeability of grey fab

*Test Charge (Rs.)

35.00/Hr 200.00

150.00 150.00 150.00 250.00 500.00

350.00 750.00 1200.00 2500.00 3500.00 350.00 700.00 1200.00 2500.00 300.00 300.00 300.00 150.00 250.00 350.00 300.00 200.00 300.00 1000.00 300.00 300.00 300.00 300.00 300.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 300.00 300.00 2150.00 1650.00 1000.00 300.00 300.00 1000.00

22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32.

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3. SN
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

ECO PARAMETERS Test Parameter

Banned amines (Azo free) Pesticides Penta chloro phenol (PCP) Ortho Phenyl Phenol (OPP) PCP & OPP together Formaldehyde Traces of heavy metals by extraction/digestion (per metal) Ag, Cu, Cd, Co, Ni, Pb, Sb, Fe, Cr, Zn, As, Hg. Nickel release Nickel release per week / Microgram/Cm2 Presence of PVC Bielteins test BOD of waste water / Effluent Pthalates COD of waste water / Effluent TOC of waste water / Effluent Conductivity of water Water Hardness Water testing PH Conductivity Oxidisible matter Residue on evaporation at 110 deg Dissolved Oxygen Total Suspended Solids Total dissolved solid Total sulphate Oil & Grease Separation and identification of chemicals Detection & estimation of effluent parameters like Phenol, Nitrite, Sulphides, Sulphite, Hardness, Alkalinity, Oil & grease etc. Identification and quantification of coatings / finishes Using FT-IR Water Analysis Colour Turbidity Total hardness Chloride Sulphate Phosphate Nitrate Nitrite Ammonical nitrogen Total nitrogen Chlorine Silica Iron Manganese

*Test Charge (Rs.)

2750.00 3000.00 1500.00 1500.00 2000.00 600.00 330.00 550.00 300.00 500.00 250.00 250.00 500.00 250.00 400.00 200.00 350.00 200.00 200.00 250.00 250.00 250.00 250.00 200.00 350.00 250.00 2000.00 350.00 per parameter 1000.00 100.00 200.00 350.00 300.00 300.00 300.00 300.00 300.00 300.00 300.00 300.00 300.00 300.00 300.00

8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.

18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.

* Conditions and testing service charges are Subject to Change without prior notice.

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