Material Failure Analysis + Expertise

Failure Analysis

The accredited test lab offers a wide range of special analytics and methods for different tasks regarding expertise and failure analysis.

• peel-off effects, surface abrasion

• surface cracks, material breaks

• discolouration / staining / blooming effects

• delamination, adhesion problems

• area shrinkage and dimensional stability  

• loose-grain effects, waviness, folds

• processing problems

Selection of suitable test methods and problem related interpretation of test results outlining the potential sources of material failure are an integral part of services offered.

Material Identification

• material identification - leather, splits, coated textiles, etc.

• product designation (watch straps, bags, mobile phone cases, etc.)

• identification of animal origin of leather (cattle, goat, deer, etc.)

• identification of leather type – aniline, semi-aniline or pigmented leather

• test of full grain leather, identification of corrected grain leather

• composite materials (correct labeling)

Expertise

• test of material properties, assessment of possible applications

• compliance with standards and technical terms of supply

• material comparison between delivered material and reference sample

• estimation of suitability of new materials