To meet your needs, CTC offers several types of physical tests and robotic cells, combined with measurement tools for the relevant parts (handbag or suitcase).

 

The range of physical tests for leather goods, bags and luggage

Mechanical resistance

Test name	Standard
Abrasion resistance - Martindale method	CTC method - CTC-P-CU-028
Adhesion of finishing	EN ISO 11644
Adhesion resistance of glued parts	EN ISO 17708
Breaking strength of seams	NF G 92 003
Determination of tear load trouser test piece	EN ISO 3377-1
Fatigue resistance of handle strap	QBT/2922
Flex resistance under load	BS 5131 § 4.2
Lateral opening strength of fastener chain	EN 16732 Annexe G
Lateral tensile strength of the chain after tiredness test	EN 16732 Annexe F
Pulling strength of reinforcing rows	NF G 92 004
Pulling strength of straps, shoulder strap....	NF G 92 005
Repeated flex resistance (dry condition)	EN ISO 5402-1
Repeated flex resistance (wet condition)	EN ISO 5402-1
Resistance to cyclic stress under load	NF G 92 008
Resistance to opening or tensile strength of closure devices	NF G 92 006
Tear strength of constituent materials	NF G 92 002
Tensile strength of carry handle	NF G 92 007
Tensile strength of cursor	EN 16732 Annexe B
Torsion/bending aging	CTC method - CTC-P-DV-02

 

Colour fastness

Test name	Standard
Behaviour to wet heat (7 days)	CTC method - CTC-P-BA-014
Color fastness to light	CTC method - CTC-P-DV-01
Color fastness to perspiration	EN ISO 11641
Color fastness to rubbing (dry and wet conditions)	EN ISO 20433
Color fastness to rubbing (dry condition)	EN ISO 11640
Color fastness to rubbing (sweat condition)	EN ISO 11640
Color fastness to rubbing (wet condition)	EN ISO 11640
Color fastness to water spotting	EN ISO 15700
Migrakit test	EN ISO 15701
Resistance to surface wetting	EN ISO 17231

 

Test your products

 

What are the criteria to test for a bag or piece of luggage?

CTC can help you test the robustness of your products. We work with you to set up situations that reproduce the most common use cases.

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Other leather goods tests

In addition to physical testing to ensure the durability of products, our laboratories offer chemical analyses to protect the environment and the health of consumers. We can also assess the quantity of bio-based material in your materials, to help you meet the new requirements of the French and international markets.

In recent years, robots have also been to the CTC laboratories to accurately meet the needs of manufacturers. Robotics has become the ideal solution for carrying out innovative tests in real-world conditions.

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