Lab Testing
We rely on precise mechanical testing to quantify the performance of our coatings. By maintaining rigorous and repeatable testing methods, we deliver coatings you can trust to perform consistently from lab to production. The following are our test methods:
We perform each test 5 times and have an average standard deviation of less than 5% to ensure consistent performance.
A picture is worth a thousand words.
One of the ways we measure fabric durability is through the Taber Abrasion Resistance Test. Below is a comparison of two coatings applied to the same base fabric and tested for an identical number of abrasion cycles. The sample on the left uses a traditional solvent-based PU coating, while the sample on the right uses our waterborne Eco-Coating. After 2,000 cycles, the solvent-based coating shows heavy wear and visible fiber damage, while our Eco-Coating remains almost unchanged. The bottom line is that we can increase the abrasion resistance of your fabric by up to 500%.
