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Textile And Apparel Standards

Textile and Apparel Standards

Unlocking the Benefits of Textile and Apparel Standards in the Clothing Industry 

In the clothing industry adherence to rigorous textile and apparel Standards is essential for ensuring quality and sustainability. These Standards provide a comprehensive framework for evaluating the physical, mechanical, and chemical properties of textiles, fabrics, and cloths, encompassing both natural and synthetic fibres.

A key aspect is the mandatory inclusion of five international care symbols, which guide consumers on proper garment maintenance and enhance clothing longevity. Additionally, these Standards ensure that materials used in fabrics and dyes are safe, promoting health and safety in textile production.

Apparel Standards address care labelling, packaging, sizing, and compliance with the Modern Slavery Act throughout the production cycle. By adhering to these clothing Standards, companies enhance their reputation and demonstrate a commitment to ethical practices. Specific Standards, such as flame-resistant clothing Standards and high-visibility (hi vis) clothing Standards, cater to specialised industries where safety is paramount, ensuring adequate protection for workers in hazardous environments.

Textile certification Standards improve accountability and transparency in production processes. As the demand for sustainable practices grows, these Standards help businesses monitor their environmental impact and report on their sustainability performance, ultimately fostering innovation and responsible practices in the clothing industry. 

Textile floor coverings - Cleaning maintenance of residential and commercial carpeting
Published: 12-Dec-2018
Textile products - Fibre content labelling
Published: 20-Dec-2019
Textiles and textile products — Microplastics from textile sources — Part 3: Measurement of collected material mass released from textile end products by domestic washing method
Published: 05-May-2023
Textiles — Determination of index ingredient from coloured textile — Part 8: Hibiscus
Published: 20-Aug-2024
Leather Leather for apparel (excluding furs) Specifications and sampling procedures
Published: 28-Apr-2021
Textiles - Method for assessing appearance of apparel and other textile end products after domestic washing and drying (ISO 15487:2018)
Published: 28-Nov-2018
Textiles — Quality labelling specification for dehaired cashmere
Published: 28-Apr-2023
Textiles — Method for assessing appearance of apparel and other textile end products after domestic washing and drying
Published: 05-Sept-2018
Textiles for health care facilities and institutions General apparel
Published: 05-May-1996
Leather — Physical and mechanical tests — Determination of softness
Published: 25-Aug-2015
Textiles. Solar UV protective properties Method of test for apparel fabrics
Published: 31-May-2007
Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part B04: Colour fastness to artificial weathering: Xenon arc fading lamp test
Published: 08-Mar-2024
Textiles. Water resistance. Rain tests: exposure to a horizontal water spray
Published: 12-Aug-2021
Textiles Bursting properties of fabrics Part 1: Hydraulic method for determination of bursting strength and bursting distension
Published: 22-Nov-2019
Textiles — Determination of resistance to water penetration — Impact penetration test
Published: 15-Nov-2007
Textiles — Determination of the slippage resistance of yarns at a seam in woven fabrics — Part 2: Fixed load method
Published: 19-Apr-2004
Leather - Leather for apparel (excluding furs) - Specifications and sampling procedures
Published: 13-Jan-2022
High-visibility safety apparel
Published: 01-Jan-2022
Specification for water vapour permeable apparel fabrics
Published: 31-May-1990
Selection and use of protective apparel and surgical drapes in health care facilities
Published: 28-Feb-2021
Textiles. Bursting properties of fabrics Pneumatic method for determination of bursting strength and bursting distension
Published: 03-Jan-2020
Liquid barrier performance and classification of protective apparel and drapes intended for use in health care facilities
Published: 05-Dec-2022
Protective clothing for firefighters - Laboratory test methods and performance requirements for wildland firefighting clothing (ISO 15384:2018, MOD)
Published: 23-July-2021
Protective devices against diagnostic medical X-radiation Protective clothing, eyewear and protective patient shields
Published: 17-June-2022

Intertek Inform: Your source for Textile And Apparel Standards 

Intertek Inform makes it easy for businesses to access Key Textile And Apparel Standards from our website. Whether you need a single Standard or a tailored subscription, we provide flexible option to suit your needs.

You can purchase individual Standards in digital PDF or printed (hardcopy) formats through our user-friendly website. For more extensive needs, consider subscribing to i2i, our secure, cloud-based, configurable platform that allows for efficient management of Standards throughout your organisation. 

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