At our Test Center, we offer a comprehensive range of test methods to determine the technological parameters of fibers, textile products and composite fiber structures. The Test Center has been accredited according to DIN ISO 17025 since 2002. Our know-how and the competency of the Test Center are based on the long-standing experience of our skilled staff, excellent equipment and the collaboration of research, developments and tests.

The determination of the specific fiber properties of cotton, wool and bast fibers is one of FIBRE's main competencies. FIBRE enjoys a worldwide excellent reputation in this field. This recognition is not only based on our competency and reliability but also on our neutrality and independence.

In addition to the physical-technical and mechanical tests, our range of services includes chemical and microscopic methods. In addition, the analysis of composite fiber materials is an essential field of activity at the Test Center. Composite fiber structures are tested here with the aid of mechanical and chemical processes. We also test fiberglass, carbon fiber and natural fiber-reinforced plastics.

Our comprehensive and modern technical equipment includes:

• Cotton fiber testing systems (USTER HVI and Premier ART), USTER MDTA3 (Trashtester), USTER AFIS, GRAF SCT, Micronaire, Pressley
• OFDA 100, Almeter AL100 / Fibroliner FL 100, Airflow, Toenissen tester to determine "cleanliness"
• Zwick and INSTRON tensile testing machines up to 250 kN, VÖTSCH climate exposure test cabinet, equipment for determining fiber volume content and creation of micrographs
• Special testing machines for the detailed analysis of individual fiber properties, e.g. fogging detection, heat conduction measurements, DIASTRON
• Light and scanning electron microscopes, image analysis
• Extraction equipment, chemical analysis
• Test appliances for the implementation of qualitative and quantitative fiber analyses
  

Part of the above-mentioned test procedures must be carried out under prescribed conditions (climate). Our laboratories are equipped with high-precision climate air-conditioning systems and therefore guarantee constant and valid testing conditions.