Check Fabric
At Retter Workwear, we believe that the fabric is the main point where the quality comes from. We carry out fabric inspections in detail for every healthcare lab coat, industrial uniform, and flame-resistant (FR) coverall that we make. Our seven-step Fabric Checking Process ensures that every fabric roll meets the safety standards of the world such as NFPA, ISO, and OEKO-TEX. By maintaining consistent quality at the fabric level, we are able to assure that the end product of clothing delivers comfort, durability, and excellent safety.
Why Fabric Checking Matters
- Safety Assurance: Certified FR fabrics go through various tests such as flame resistance, heat insulation, and shrinkage control.
- Durability: The use of high-tensile fabrics makes industrial wear of the metal-working industry very heavy for a long time.
- Healthcare Hygiene: Our use of antimicrobial and fluid-resistant fabrics is aimed at making healthcare garments safe and comfortable.
- Consistent Quality: The uniform fabric batches are the main factors that ensure color fastness and dimensional stability.
Our fabric inspection minimizes risks of garment failure and ensures compliance with global safety regulations.
7-Step Fabric Checking Process
Graphic Idea: Create a horizontal infographic showing seven numbered steps in a pipeline design with fabric rolls, microscopes, and lab icons.
Incoming Fabric Verification
Visually, each fabric roll is scrutinized by us to confirm that the hues remain consistent, the material is without any surface faults and the weave is proper.
Graphic: Close-up photo/illustration of a technician checking fabric rolls under bright inspection lights.
Dimensional Stability Test
We conduct tests on fabric shrinkage and stretch resistance under heat and washing conditions. This is extremely important for FR coveralls that are the most frequent industrial laundering subjected. Graphic: Illustration of fabric sample inside a washing test machine.
GSM (Weight) & Thickness Measurement
We measure the GSM (grams per square meter) and the thickness in order to confirm that each batch meets the product specification requirements for durability and comfort.
Graphic: Infographic of a digital GSM tester weighing a fabric swatch.
Tear Strength & Tensile Testing
Industrial workwear requires fabrics that are resistant to tearing. Our tensile strength test is aimed at checking the resistance to rips and wear of the stress caused by the daily use of the material.
Graphic: Photo/illustration of a tensile testing machine stretching fabric.
Color Fastness & Shade Matching
We perform shade banding tests to ensure that the color of the garments remains uniform. After several washes, special checks are carried out to make sure that FR dyes are still strong.
Graphic: Side-by-side fabric swatches under color-matching light.
Flame Resistance & Thermal Protection Test
Each batch of FR fabric is inspected for conformity with NFPA 2112, ISO 11612 as well as other flame-resistance standards. We mimic flash fire and radiant heat situations.
Graphic: Illustration of a fabric swatch being exposed to controlled flame in a lab.
Final Certification & Approval
Our “Certified Quality” badge is only awarded to fabrics that have passed all of our tests and which then proceed to garment production.
Graphic: Seal or stamp graphic reading “Certified Quality – Retter Workwear” on a fabric roll.
Specialized Fabric Checks for Different Sectors
Flame-Resistant (FR) Workwear
- Flame spread & heat transfer index testing
- Arc flash protection evaluation
- Laundering durability check
Healthcare & Lab Clothing
- Antimicrobial performance testing
- Fluid resistance & breathability
- Skin-friendly pH & hypoallergenic compliance
Our quality protocols ensure both industrial workers and healthcare professionals receive garments that perform reliably in their specific environments.
Fabric Testing Standards We Follow
- NFPA 2112, NFPA 70E – Flame-resistant & arc flash protection
- ISO 11612, ISO 15797 – Heat, flame, and industrial laundry durability
- AATCC & ASTM Standards – Color fastness, shrinkage, tensile testing
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100 – Skin-friendly, non-toxic fabrics for healthcare uniforms
Eye-Catching Graphics for the Page
- Hero Banner: A high-resolution image of fabric rolls in a testing lab with headline text:
“Certified Quality Begins with Fabric.” - Step-by-Step Infographic: 7-step timeline with icons: microscope, GSM scale, flame test, color swatches.
- FR vs Healthcare Panel: Split-screen comparison image – one side shows orange FR fabric, other shows white healthcare fabric under a magnifying glass.
- Badge Graphic: “100% Tested & Certified by Retter Workwear.”
