Version 3

2019

TEST ROUTINE
KappAhl Test Routines

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................. 1

Expenses ................................................................................................................................. 1
Laboratories ............................................................................................................................ 1
Test Report ............................................................................................................................. 1
Test Sample ............................................................................................................................ 1
Product Groups ....................................................................................................................... 2
TEST PACKAGE – TEXTILE PRODUCTS ........................................................................ 3
Table 1 – Test based on hang tag ........................................................................................... 4
TEST PACKAGE – ACCESSORIES .................................................................................... 5
TEST PACKAGE – LEATHER ............................................................................................. 6
TEST PACKAGE – SHOES ................................................................................................... 7
Table 2 - Shoes ....................................................................................................................... 7
TEST PACKAGE – OTHER .................................................................................................. 8

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GENERAL INFORMATION
KappAhl Test Routines is a document showing required Test package to be done on an order depending on
product. KappAhl do not demand a test report for every test stated in Physical and Chemical Requirements, but it
is essential that all requirements are met.

KappAhl reserve the right to ask for additional documentation showing that all requirements have been met.

Expenses
Test are made at the supplier’s expense and shall be included during price negotiations.

Laboratories
All testing must be carried out according to test methods stated in KappAhl’s Physical requirements and
Chemical requirements. The latest edition of every method shall be used if no other information is mentioned.

All tests must be performed by laboratories approved by KappAhl. Contact KappAhl Quality Department or
Production Offices for information regarding approved laboratories in all areas.

Test Report
The test report must be written in English and the hard copy and returned samples must be sent to your local
KappAhl office. A soft copy of the test report must also be emailed directly from the laboratory to KappAhl`s
local office and supplier.

All test reports must include below information:

- Style Name
- Article and Order number
- Colourway
- Supplier Name
- Date
- Category (Men/Women/Children/Infants)
- Fiber Content
- Care Label Instructions
- Performed test including Test Method
- KappAhl requirements
- Test result
- Picture of the product

If repeat/long-life/booking orders or orders with the same fabric placed with same supplier, perform full test
package every sixth month.

Test Sample
Required tests shall be done on counter sample. Counter sample must be in bulk fabric and with bulk accessories
and details. An approved test report must be sent to your local KappAhl office before cutting/ before production
starts.

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Product Groups
Product groups Example of products
Denim Trousers, jeans, jackets, shirts, skirts and dresses
Heavy & fine knit (flat knit) Tops, cardigans, bottoms and dresses
Jersey & sweat (circle knit) Tops, bottoms, dresses, skirts, body’s, jumpsuits, shorts, knitted bathrobes, bibs,
socks and bras
Outerwear Rainwear, jackets, blazers, overalls, coats, vest
Swimwear Jersey and woven fabric
Woven bottoms Trousers, dresses, jumpsuits, shorts, skirts and mixed woven/jersey bottom, woven
bathrobes
Woven tops Shirts, blouses, indoor jackets and woven bibs,

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TEST PACKAGE – TEXTILE PRODUCTS

02. Heavy & fine knit (flat

03. Jersey & sweat (circle

06. Woven bottoms

07. Woven tops
04. Outerwear.
05. Swimwear
01. Denim

knit)
knit)
Test Specifications
COLOUR FASTNESS (CF)
CF to rubbing
CF to washing
CF to sea water
CF to chlorinated water
CF to water
CF to perspiration
CF to light
WASHING
Appearance after wash or dry cleaning 1
DURABILITY
Pilling 2
Resistance to abrasion 3
Seam slippage, fabric below 150 g/m2
Tear Strength 4
Tensile Strength 5
Buckle strength 6
Torque test 6
Zippers 7
SAFETY AND OTHER
Flammability 8 Test required
Shedding propensity 9 Test not required
Test based on hang tag, see table 1

1 Dimensional stability; Not required on swimwear

Dimensional stability; Not required for garments in 100% polyester and 100% polyamide
Dry cleaning test to be done if the garment are not washable in water.
Printed brand logo inside garment; Test not required
2 Woven fabric; garments in all types of wool or viscose or 100% polyester.

Knitted fabric; Blends over 10%, all fabric with wool and viscose content and 100% polyester.
No pilling test required; Briefs, boxers, bras, underpants, string, socks, brushed fabric
3 Proxtec /Woxo outerwear, socks and Pile fabric e.g. terry, velvet, corduroy, velour, fleece
4 Denim that are scrapped and/or chemical treated e.g. with heavy resin

Test not required on dresses, blazers, wool coats and fake fur.
5 Denim that are scrapped and/or chemical treated e.g. with heavy resin.
6 Buckle by design and colour per season
7 For non-nominated zipper supplier; Zip must have an approved test report not older than 1 year.
8 Cellulose or cellulose blends below 100 g/m2

Brushed/raised/loops on face side in 100% cellulose or cellulose blends

Children’s Nightwear below 120 g/m2.
9 Pile ≥5 mm in size ≤ 104

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Table 1 – Test based on hang tag

Information on Hang tag Required test to be done

Quick dry Quick Dry
Cashmere, Silk Fiber composition
Shaping Elastic behavior
Water proof 10 Resistance to water penetration
Resistance to water penetration after resistance to abrasion
PFAS11
Water Repellent Resistance to surface wetting (Spray Test)
PFAS12
Breathable Water vapor permeability
Windproof Air permeability
Thermal Thermal Resistance
UV-protection UV-protection
Anti-slip Slip Resistance
Down Methods of testing the down-proof properties of fabrics. (Penetration resistance)
Determination of the quantitative composition of feather and down (Feather and down content)
Alkylphenol Ethoxylates (APEO)

10 Water penetration test must also be done after resistance to abrasion

11 Rubberized rainwear (polyuretan) PFAS is not required
12 Test one fabric for Proxtec & Woxo per season

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TEST PACKAGE – ACCESSORIES

10. Functional/Ski gloves

18. Warming accessories

11. Hat/hair accessories
12. Indoor scarves, tie
13. Indoor slippers

16. Rain poncho

15. Sunglasses

17. Umbrella
14. Jewelry
09. Belts
08. Bags
Test Specifications
COLOUR FASTNESS (CF)
CF to rubbing 13
CF to water
WASHING
Appearance after wash or dry cleaning
DURABILITY
Resistance to surface wetting
Resistance to abrasion 14
Water penetration 15
Zippers 16
SAFETY
Personal eye protection
Flammability 17
CHEMICALS
PFAS

13 If polyurethane bags, belts and hair accessories, in-house test at KappAhl Production office, instead of external test, will be
done
14 Gloves with grip fabric
15 If waterproof function
16 For non-nominated zipper supplier; Zip must have an approved test report, which comply with EN 16732 and must not be

older than 1 year. If missing test report, zipper test must be performed
17 Fabric made of cellulose or cellulose blends weighting below 100 g/m2.

Brushed/raised.
All fabric with loops made of cellulose or cellulose blends.

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TEST PACKAGE – LEATHER

22. Leather Jackets

21. Leather Gloves

23. Leather - Other

20. Leather Belts
19. Leather Bags
Test Specifications
COLOUR FASTNESS (CF)
CF to rubbing 18
CF to water
CF to water spotting
DURABILITY
Tear Strength
Flex Resistance
CHEMICALS
Chromium VI

18
For belts, test will be done in-house by KappAhl production office

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TEST PACKAGE – SHOES

29. Sandals with toe post

31. Rain boots

27. Moccasin
24. Ballerina

30. Sneakers
26. Flip flop

28. Sandals
25. Crocs
Test Specifications
COLOUR FASTNESS (CF) (if textile or leather material)
CF to rubbing (test on insole)
CF to perspiration (test on insole)
DURABILITY
Slip Resistance
Sole flex / Bata belt
Water Resistance
Strap attachment strength
Sole bond peel strength
Toe post attachment
Resistance to abrasion, outsole
CHEMICALS
PAH

Table 2 - Shoes
SHOES SHOES
Ballerina Sandal

Crocs Sandal with

toe post

Flip flop Sneakers

Moccasin Rainboots

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TEST PACKAGE – OTHER

35. Knitted blankets

38. Woven blankets

33. Changing pad
32. Baby mobile

36. Pillow case

34. Interior box

39. Costumes
37. Soft toys
Test Specifications
COLOUR FASTNESS (CF) (if textile or leather material)
CF to rubbing
CF to salvia 19
WASHING
Appearance after wash
DURABILITY
Resistance to abrasion 20
Pilling 21
SAEFTY
Flammability 22
Sharp point & edge
Shedding propensity23
EN 71, part 1-3
Zipper 24

19 Baby orders
20 All fabrics with pile surface, i.e. terry and velvet
21
Woven fabric; test only required on products with wool or viscose content.
Knitted fabric; test only required for blends over 10% and 100% viscose.
Brushed fabric; No pilling test required
22
Fabric made of cellulose or cellulose blends weighting below 100 g/m2
Brushed/raised
All Children’s Nightwear weighting below 120 g/m2.
All fabric with loops made of cellulose or cellulose blends.
23
Products with pile ≥5 mm
24
For non-nominated zipper supplier; Zip must have an approved test report not older than 1 year.

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