Apparel and Clothing - Outerwear Laboratory Services

Apparel and Clothing - Outerwear

The outerwear apparel and clothing industry specializes in garments designed to protect against the elements. This sector focuses on producing a wide range of protective clothing including jackets coats rainwear and insulated pieces for various weather conditions. Emphasizing durability, functionality, and fashion, the outerwear industry caters to diverse consumer needs, offering solutions for both extreme weather protection and stylish, everyday wear. Innovations in materials and design ensure that outerwear not only provides warmth and weather resistance but also aligns with current fashion trends, making it a staple in wardrobes around the world.

Apparel and Clothing - Outerwear Testing and Research Services

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

Waterproof Testing: Evaluates the garment's ability to resist water penetration
crucial for rainwear and technical outerwear
Breathability Testing: Measures the fabric's ability to allow moisture vapor to pass through
preventing overheating during physical activities
Wind Resistance Testing: Assesses how well the garment can protect against wind chill
a key factor for comfort in windy environments
Thermal Insulation Testing: Determines the warmth provided by insulated garments
ensuring they meet the required standards for cold weather protection
Abrasion Resistance Testing: Evaluates the durability of outerwear fabrics against wear and tear
ensuring long-lasting performance

Type of Apparel and Clothing - Outerwear 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 - Outerwear finished products, processes, systems, in-process materials, raw materials and components such as:

Jackets and Coats: Ranging from lightweight windbreakers to heavy-duty winter coats
designed for varying climates and occasions
Rainwear: Waterproof and water-resistant jackets
pants
and full suits designed to keep the wearer dry during wet weather
Insulated Garments: Including down jackets and synthetic insulated coats that provide significant warmth in cold conditions
Technical Outerwear: High-performance gear for outdoor activities
offering additional features like breathability
wind resistance
and waterproofing
Parkas: Heavy jackets with insulation and hoods
designed for extreme cold weather conditions
Vests: Sleeveless options for layering
providing warmth to the core while allowing freedom of movement
Softshells: Flexible
breathable outerwear ideal for active use in mild to cool conditions

Apparel and Clothing - Outerwear Test Methods and Standards

Contract Laboratory can help with testing, analysis, assays, evaluations, examinations, inspections and certifications to different Apparel and Clothing - Outerwear 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 9920:2007 - Ergonomics of the thermal environment -- Estimation of thermal insulation and water vapour resistance of a clothing ensemble
AATCC 207 - Seam Twist in Garments Before and After Home Laundering
AATCC 208 - Water Resistance: Hydrostatic Pressure Test Using a Restraint
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 042 - Test Method for Water Resistance: Impact Penetration
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 20320:2020 - Protective clothing for use in snowboarding - Wrist protectors - Requirements and test methods

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