Although standardized test methods for fiber-reinforced composites are used for a wide variety of fiber forms, most of these test methods were developed with a focus on composites with continuous ...

Lab testing for PFAS "forever chemicals" can help prove compliance with regulations — although not without some caveats and complications.

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 ...

Biobased testing reveals the percentage of biobased versus fossil carbon content in a given sample.Biobased carbon testing helps manufacturers develop materials that mee ...

A committee at the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATC) has approved its first standardised test method for e-textiles. The ‘AATCC EP13, Evaluation Procedure for Electrical ...

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) has introduced a new test method to measure accumulated condensation on a fabric, calling it an "important step" to drive sustainable ...

In my July 2005 column, a new ASTM standard shear test method was introduced 1. At that time, I raised the question, Why do we need another shear test method for composite materials?, with the promise ...

Local authorities and their partners are being invited to pitch to take part in a series of pilots to test the effectiveness of textiles 'survival' bags. Research by WRAP has showed that if textiles ...