certifikat
What a certificate does not say anything about
Short answer: A certificate does not say how long a garment lasts, how it fits, how well it moves moisture, or whethe...
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How to check a certificate yourself
Short answer: Find the number on the label or hang tag, look it up with the scheme it belongs to, and check that the ...
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Why sewn in is not the same as made from
Short answer: Because the label says where the garment was assembled, not where the fibre, yarn and fabric came from....
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What the country of origin on the label means
Short answer: The country on the label is where the garment was last substantially processed, usually where it was se...
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How a label is checked by authorities
Short answer: The authority buys goods in shops, sends them for testing and compares the result with what the label s...
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What REACH means for clothing
Short answer: REACH is the EU's rules for chemical substances. For clothing it means that a range of substances are b...
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Why pH is measured on a finished fabric
Short answer: pH is measured on a finished fabric because skin has a slightly acidic surface, and a fabric that is to...
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What azo dyes are
Short answer: Azo dyes are a large group of dyes used in textiles. Most are unproblematic, but a few can split into s...
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Why formaldehyde is measured in textiles
Short answer: Formaldehyde is measured in textiles because it has been used in treatments that make fabric crease-fre...
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What is tested for in heavy metals
Short answer: Tests look for metals that can remain from dyes, prints and metal parts in the garment, including lead,...
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Why limit values are strictest at skin contact
Short answer: Limit values are strictest for skin contact because skin is warm and damp with sweat, and both make it ...
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What a test report contains
Short answer: A test report must say who tested, what was tested, by which method and what number came out. Without a...
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