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Textile Analysis Laboratory is one of the many technical and testing services provided by the Drycleaning & Laundry Institute (DLI). The analysts seek to determine the cause of damage and assign responsibility for failure of a garment or household textiles to withstand drycleaning or laundering. In many cases, the report offers an objective means of settling disputes between drycleaners, launderers, manufacturers, and consumers.
Trained analysts study approximately 25,000 garments each year. Laboratory-derived data also supports DLI?s continuing efforts to identify problem areas and train member drycleaners and launderers in proper cleaning techniques.
ITAL Analysts use a combination of testing methods (many derived from the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists) combined with their knowledge of textiles and professional fabric care to arrive at the cause of the problem. Testing methods include microscopic examinations to identify the nature of the fabric damage, examination under ultraviolet light, testing with chemical indicators and spotting chemicals, and the use of drycleaning and finishing methods and equipment to reconstruct the cleaning process used.
Analysis reports are also used by the Federal Trade Commission to identify and pursue repeat problems with apparel manufacturers. DLI also works closely with some garment manufacturers to identify and resolve issues in garment construction, dyeing and finishing.
Related sites:
Textile Testing and Care Label Evaluations
Quality Control Testing
Fellowship Product Testing
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