Accessories & Textiles Testing

Packaging for official gifts was also analysed to ensure that every piece met the strict “low carbon” LOCOG policy of the Games, with no traceable toxic elements or compounds.

Chromium VI is not used within the leather tanning process, but its presence may occur by oxidation of chromium III due to a variety of reasons. For example oxidation of chromium III can occur with extremely high pH or temperature or if chrome powder is sourced from a non-reputable supply then there is a possibility that it may contain chrome VI as an impurity. Chromium VI is currently under public consideration for inclusion in the REACH regulations whereby its presence in leather would …

For quality assurance, qualitative and quantitative fibre composition analysis can be undertaken and textiles checked for colour fastness to respective ISO standards. The Laboratory has developed its own unique method to test colour fastness of beads. To find out more visit us at IJL on Stand H119. Laboratory Account Manager, Tim Smith and Laboratory Marketing Co-ordinator, Steve Franklin will also be visiting Autumn Fair International 2012 at NEC Birmingham September 2nd - 5th, to …