The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has created a set of test textile materials to support the ...

Non-destructive testing (NDT) methods include a wide range of analytical techniques that can evaluate various kinds of materials, elements, welds, systems, etc., without rendering any damage or harm ...

Polymer-based—or plastic—synthetic materials have a hold on the fashion industry, currently making up about two-thirds of all fibers used in textiles with no signs of slowing down. At the same time, ...

Tinius Olsen and SDL Atlas participate and work within the Tasks groups at ASTM and the Working Groups at BSI, CEN and ISO meetings on the amendment and development of standards. Seaming properties ...

A new NIST research-grade test material is part of an effort to help the textile industry better identify and sort textiles ...

Three organizations representing the organic textile sector have reached a significant milestone in testing for genetically modified (GM) cotton. Following that project, the groups set out on a new ...