Apparel and Clothing - Sports Performance Laboratory Services

Apparel and Clothing - Sports Performance

The sports performance apparel and clothing industry is at the forefront of combining athletic functionality with advanced technology to enhance athlete performance across a wide range of sports. Specializing in garments designed to improve comfort, enhance mobility, and regulate body temperature, this sector caters to the needs of both professional athletes and fitness enthusiasts. With a focus on materials that offer moisture-wicking, breathability, and durability, sports performance clothing is crafted to withstand the rigors of intense physical activity while aiding in recovery and providing support where it's needed most. This industry is constantly innovating, incorporating smart textiles and ergonomic designs to push the boundaries of what athletic wear can achieve.

Apparel and Clothing - Sports Performance Testing and Research Services

Contract Laboratory can help you with all your Apparel and Clothing - Sports Performance testing, analysis, scientific research and development, inspection, certification, engineering, failure investigation, and product development needs including:

Moisture Management Testing: Evaluates the fabric's ability to absorb and evaporate sweat
keeping the athlete dry and comfortable
Compression Testing: Assesses the level of compression provided by garments to ensure they offer the correct support and circulation benefits
Durability Testing: Examines the wear and tear of the fabric under rigorous physical activity
ensuring long-lasting quality
UV Protection Testing: Measures the effectiveness of fabrics in blocking harmful UV rays
providing adequate protection for outdoor sports
Water Resistance Testing: Determines the garment's ability to repel water
essential for outdoor and water sports apparel

Type of Apparel and Clothing - Sports Performance Products

Contract Laboratory can assist your company, academic institution, government agency or organization in outsourcing contract laboratories to perform testing, analysis, and product development for many Apparel and Clothing - Sports Performance finished products, processes, systems, in-process materials, raw materials and components such as:

Hats
Caps
Sneakers
Golf Shoes
Pants
Tops
Headbands
Sweat Bands
Jackets
Coats
Cleats
Leotards

Apparel and Clothing - Sports Performance Test Methods and Standards

Contract Laboratory can help with testing, analysis, assays, evaluations, examinations, inspections and certifications to different Apparel and Clothing - Sports Performance test methods, standards, procedures or specifications.

ISO 9240:1992 - ISO/TR Textiles -- Design of apparel for reduced fire hazard
ISO 15487:2018 - Textiles -- Method for assessing appearance of apparel and other textile end products after domestic washing and drying
ISO 15831:2004 - Clothing -- Physiological effects -- Measurement of thermal insulation by means of a thermal manikin
ISO 17493:2016 - Clothing and equipment for protection against heat -- Test method for convective heat resistance using a hot air circulating oven
ISO 20739:2019 - Martial arts -- Wushu Taiji clothing -- Requirements and test methods
ISO 9920:2007 - Ergonomics of the thermal environment -- Estimation of thermal insulation and water vapour resistance of a clothing ensemble
ISO 10256-5:2017 - Protective equipment for use in ice hockey -- Part 5: Neck laceration protectors for ice hockey players
AATCC 207 - Seam Twist in Garments Before and After Home Laundering
ISO 3759:2011 - Textiles - Preparation, marking and measuring of fabric specimens and garments in tests for determination of dimensional change
ISO 9240:1992 - Textiles - Design of apparel for reduced fire hazard
ISO 9920:2007 - Ergonomics of the thermal environment - Estimation of thermal insulation and water vapour resistance of a clothing ensemble
ISO 15831:2004 - Clothing - Physiological effects - Measurement of thermal insulation by means of a thermal manikin
AATCC 172 - Test Method for Colorfastness to Powdered Non-Chlorine Bleach in Home Laundering
ASTM F1891 - Standard Specification for Arc and Flame Resistant Rainwear
ASTM F1958 - Standard Test Method for Determining the Ignitability of Non-flame-Resistant Materials for Clothing by Electric Arc Exposure Method Using Mannequins
ISO 20739:2019 - Martial arts - Wushu Taiji clothing - Requirements and test methods
ISO 20320:2020 - Protective clothing for use in snowboarding - Wrist protectors - Requirements and test methods

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