QUALITY STANDARDS
A quick guide to FibreGuard fabric’s comprehensive standards and testing.
FIBREGUARD’S STAIN REMOVAL TESTING
To guarantee ultimate cleanability, stain-on-stain removal, wash after wash, FibreGuard has developed a unique set of testing criteria. Every FibreGuard fabric is tested by our in-house independent and fully accredited Laboratory, Labotex.
In total 17 different stains are applied to the fabric which must be removable under a range of different conditions. All common accidental household stains need to be easy to remove, even after the stain has been left on the fabric for several hours. To ensure lasting performance, FibreGuard fabrics are tested after washing multiple times, this confirms that the FibreGuard properties won’t diminish after washing and are permanent.
We’re talking oily, greasy stains like:
- mayonnaise
- ketchup
- mustard
- oil
- ball point pen
- silly putty
- wax crayon
You can clean gloopy stains off of FibreGuard fabrics too, such as:
- mud
- yoghurt
- chocolate
- mascara
Liquid stains are cleanable from FibreGuard fabrics, such as:
- red wine
- coffee
- fruit juice
- biological materials like blood, sweat or vomit
MECHANICAL TEXTILE TESTING
PROVEN EXCELLENCE THROUGH MECHANICAL TEXTILE TESTING
FibreGuard fabrics are rigorously tested by our in-house, fully accredited laboratory, as well as external independent labs to ensure that they’re durable, reliable, and of consistently high quality.
Once our fabrics comply with our comprehensive testing criteria, they will receive the FibreGuard stamp of approval so you can rest assured that this fabric will perform to the highest standards.
MARTINDALE & WYZENBEEK WEAR RESISTANCE (EN 14465, ASTM D4157)
FibreGuard fabrics are thoroughly assessed to guarantee they are durable and hard wearing. All of our fabrics are tested for resistance to wear and abrasion, achieving excellent Martindale and Wyzenbeek results.
PILLING & BRUSH PILLING (ISO 12945-2, ASTM D 3511)
The pilling and brush pilling tests evaluate how the surface of our fabrics will look and perform after prolonged use. Our team follow this testing method to ensure our fabrics stay looking as good as new for longer.
COLOUR FASTNESS TO LIGHT (ISO 105-B02)
All FibreGuard fabrics are colourfast which means they will not fade when exposed to light. We test according to the international standard to ensure the fabric colour maintains its original hue and intensity.
WASHABILITY (ISO 3759)
Our fabrics meet a precise set of criteria as outlined by the International Standards Organisation for assessing dimensional change in textiles after washing. FibreGuard fabrics are fully washable at a range of temperatures and methods.
Our fabrics will retain their original dimension, aspect, stability, colour, and beauty, wash after wash. Please refer to fabric sample for recommended care instructions.
FIRE RETARDANT (FR) COMPLIANCE
FibreGuard fabrics comply with a range of fire retardant standards such as; CAL 117, FMVSS, NFPA 260, BS58852 source 0, and more. FR compliance varies from collection to collection, and requirements vary from country to country, so please refer to fabric sample for applicable standards.
STANDARD 100 BY OEKO-TEX®
FibreGuard fabrics are certified under the STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®. Here are quick facts:
- The STANDARD 100 is a product label for textiles and accessories that have been tested for harmful substances.
- Products certified with OEKO-TEX® do not contain any harmful substances.
- The certification system is in many cases more comprehensive and stricter than required by national and international standards.
- The STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® certification means more transparent supplier relationships upholding a consistent standard of excellence.
- The test criteria are globally standardised and are updated at least once a year based on new scientific information or statutory requirements.
Our unique STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® number is 0611045.
ISO 14001 STANDARD ON ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
In addition to this, we monitor our mills’ compliance with the ISO 140001 standard on environmental management, empowering them to develop practical systems so that we can all manage our environmental responsibilities together.
ISO 14001 establishes the criteria for an environmental management system and can be certified. Designed for any type of organisation, regardless of its activity or sector, it provides assurance that the environmental impact of
operations is being measured and improved. The benefits of ISO 14001 for our customers are:
- Minimised collective environmental footprint.
- Diminished collective risk of pollution incidents.
- Operations systems are continuously improved.
WE ARE AN ISO 9001 CERTIFIED COMPANY
This specification from The International Standards Organisation is “based on a number of quality management principles including a strong customer focus, the motivation and implication of top management, the process approach and continual improvement.”
Using ISO 9001 helps ensure that customers get consistent, good-quality products and services, which in turn brings many business benefits.
