Helena Hjärtnäs

Snagging is defined as loops of yarn/fibres on the surface of woven or knitted fabrics that occur when the material comes into contact with a sharp/prickly object. When we use textiles in different areas, there is a risk that they…

OEKO-TEX® LEATHER STANDARD is a certification for leather products and accessories that have been tested with regard to the content of substances that are harmful to health. Do you want to convey that your products are safe to use…

Some textiles are given an increased product performance by adding a water-repellent treatment to their functional surfaces. The method can be used to assess the effectiveness of such finishing. At our Textile Laboratory, "sp…

The test can be used to assess the effectiveness of finishing procedures to make fabrics water-repellent and to assess the ability to absorb and resist water penetration. At our Textile Laboratory we can offer testing of water rep…

Some textiles are given an enhanced product performance by adding a soil- and oil-repellent treatment to its functional surfaces. Water and oil repellent properties of surfaces improve its weather resistance, make them easier to c…

The air permeability of a fabric is a measure of how well the fabric allows air to pass through it. The air permeability property is of importance for a number of applications, such as for e.g. industrial filters, tents, sails, pa…

Certify your production according to STeP to show that your articles are produced environmentally friendly in a sustainable way. The certification includes requirements for environmental impact, chemicals, quality, social responsi…

OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 is the most well-known and widespread brand in the world, therefore also the world's leading label for textiles, accessories and products tested regarding content of harmful substances. Do you want to c…

Pilling is a phenomenon that occurs during use and washing. Pills are tangled fibres/fibre ends that are stuck to the fabric surface. As we use and move in our clothes, abrasion/rubbing occurs on different surfaces, which leads to…

<p>When we use textiles such as clothing textiles, furniture fabrics, bed textiles, work clothes, etc., these are exposed to various types of wear. Abrasion is a type of wear, which can e.g. eventually lead to that the texti…