Our accredited laboratory performs a variety of tests using the Martindale method with professionalism and in an accredited procedure. This physical testing method is designed to determine the abrasion and wear resistance of textiles, leather, artificial leather, and other flexible surface materials.
In the Martindale test, standardized specimens are pressed against defined abrasive surfaces on a rotating drum and moved in circular paths to simulate realistic abrasion and rubbing stresses. Continuous movement generates controlled mechanical wear, making it possible to assess mass loss as well as surface changes, fiber loosening, color abrasion, or fabric damage. Test parameters such as applied pressure, abrasive medium, test speed, and number of abrasion cycles are precisely defined to ensure comparable, reproducible results that are essential for product development, quality assurance, and material approval.
The Martindale method is widely applied in the evaluation of upholstery fabrics, apparel textiles, home textiles, technical textiles, leather and leather substitutes, as well as composite materials containing textile components, also for tests in the automotive industry / car interior (Daimler, BMW, Volkswagen …).
Our accredited testing laboratory offers the following martindale tests:
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