Laboratory textile analysis

Chemical analysis Characterization of materials Problem solving
More than 140 people
More than 140 people at your service
5200 m² laboratory
5200 m² laboratory + 99% of services are provided in-house
Accredited laboratory
Accredited laboratory COFRAC ISO 17025

As an industrialist, you wish to carry out textile analyses

Characterize, understand and ensure the reliability of your textile materials

Textiles, whether natural, synthetic, or composite, are central to numerous industrial applications: aerospace, automotive, luxury goods, medical, sports, and energy.
Their performance depends directly on their physicochemical and mechanical properties, which must be controlled at every stage: development, production, and quality control.

Our textile analysis services

Chemical analysis

Physico-chemical characterization

Mechanical and performance testing

  • Tensile testing of coated textiles according to ISO 1421
  • Textile analysis following disintegration

Our resources

FTIR

GC-MS

ICP

TGA

DSC

CHNSO

SEM

OM

The FILAB laboratory assists you in the analysis of your textiles

In what context should you have your textiles analyzed?

Material or finished product conformity check

Process optimization (heat treatment, chemical treatment, plasma treatment…)

Regulatory context (REACH, ISO, sector-specific standards)

Production problems (fiber breakage, stains, impregnation defects…)

Failure investigation (breakage, loss of performance, alteration of appearance)

Supplier qualification or validation of new batches

FAQ

Why analyze a textile?

Textile analysis allows verification of a material's composition, quality, durability, and regulatory compliance. It is essential for guaranteeing the safety, performance, and stability of products in demanding sectors such as medical, luxury, automotive, aerospace, cosmetics, and personal protective equipment.

What types of textiles can be analyzed?

All types of flexible materials:

  • natural fibers (cotton, wool, silk…),
  • synthetic fibers (polyester, polyamide, polypropylene…),
  • technical textiles (aramids, PTFE, textile composites…),
  • coated or functionalized textiles (surface treatments, flame retardants, hydrophobic coatings…).
What are the main objectives of a textile analysis?
  • Verify the composition of a textile,

  • Identify an unknown material,

  • Control the quality of a batch or supplier,

  • Verify a surface treatment (coating, finish),

  • Detect contaminants or pollutants,

  • Diagnose a failure (breakage, aging, deterioration),

  • Meet a regulatory or standards requirement.

Can pollutants or residues be detected in textiles?

Yes: solvents, heavy metals, plasticizers, organic compounds, process residues…
Techniques such as GC-MS, ICP-MS, or HPLC allow for highly sensitive analysis.

Which sectors regularly have their textiles analyzed?
  • Medical (masks, technical textiles),

  • Automotive (coatings, composite fabrics),

  • Luxury (material quality, identification),

  • Sports & protective equipment,

  • Cosmetics (wipes, supports),

  • Aerospace,

  • Technical textile packaging.

The filab advantages
A highly qualified team
A highly qualified team
Responsiveness in responding to and processing requests
Responsiveness in responding to and processing requests
A COFRAC ISO 17025 accredited laboratory
A COFRAC ISO 17025 accredited laboratory
(Staves available on www.cofrac.com - Accreditation number: 1-1793)
A complete analytical park of 5,200m²
A complete analytical park of 5,200m²
Tailor-made support
Tailor-made support
Video debriefing available with the expert
Video debriefing available with the expert
Thomas GAUTIER Head of Materials Department
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