When conventional materials reach their limits, technical textiles come into play. Whether protecting people, supporting industrial processes or performing under demanding environmental conditions, technical textiles and personal protective equipment (PPE) must deliver reliable performance at all times. They provide protection against mechanical, thermal and chemical hazards and make an essential contribution to safety, functionality and durability.
Their wide range of applications includes firefighting and high-visibility clothing, cut-resistant and protective workwear, protective gloves, safety footwear, helmet components, fall protection systems, ropes and harnesses, geotextiles, roofing and waterproofing membranes, conveyor belts, tarpaulins, awnings, tents, membranes, filter media, nonwoven materials, coated textiles, conveying and transport belts, industrial curtains, and textile composite materials for mechanical and plant engineering. Their performance is based on precisely defined material properties that must be verified through reliable material and product testing.
FILK's accredited testing laboratory supports manufacturers, suppliers and users with a comprehensive portfolio of testing services for technical textiles, functional materials and personal protective equipment. By combining expertise in materials science with many years of testing experience, we support our customers from material selection and product development through to quality assurance. With our expertise in textiles, coated textiles, polymers, elastomers, leather and functional composite materials, we provide integrated testing and analytical solutions – from raw materials to finished products.
A key focus of our testing portfolio is physical and mechanical testing to evaluate the performance and durability of materials and products. We test woven and knitted fabrics, nonwovens, yarns, coated textiles, films, elastomers and composite materials with regard to their mechanical properties and fitness for purpose. Our services include the determination of tensile strength, tear strength, seam strength, abrasion resistance, puncture and penetration resistance, coating adhesion, elongation behaviour and other material- and product-specific characteristics.
Another important area of expertise is the testing of materials and products used in personal protective equipment. This includes protective clothing, protective gloves, safety footwear and other PPE components, which are evaluated for mechanical performance, wear resistance and functional reliability in accordance with national and international standards. In addition, we assess functional textiles and coated materials for industrial applications, including properties such as water absorption, water vapour permeability, air permeability, colour fastness, interlayer adhesion and resistance to ageing.
In addition to testing new materials and products, we support our customers in the investigation of product failures, quality issues and customer complaints. By combining materials-related failure analysis, microscopic investigations, and physical, mechanical and chemical testing, we identify the root causes of failures and provide a sound basis for product and process optimisation.
Our chemical analytical services focus on the determination of regulated and customer-specific substances in technical textiles and personal protective equipment. Our testing includes, among others, formaldehyde, restricted azo dyes, PFAS, phthalates, heavy metals and other substances specified by the REACH Regulation or industry-specific requirements. These analyses help manufacturers comply with regulatory requirements and ensure consistently high product quality.
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