Main description (English)

Textile materials science studies the structure, properties and behaviour of textile materials during production and use. The introduction of new materials, technologies and functional finishes requires reliable methods for assessing their characteristics. Standardized tests are the principal tool for the objective determination of the quality indicators of textile products, while the use of accredited laboratories ensures the credibility, reproducibility and international recognition of the results obtained. This paper reviews the scope of standardized test methods (mechanical properties, abrasion and pilling, comfort and barrier properties, colour fastness and spectral characteristics), the ISO/IEC 17025 requirements for traceability, competence and quality control, and the role of standardized testing in hypothesis verification, comparison with reference samples, statistical treatment and publication of scientific results. Applications in technical, protective, medical and functional textiles are outlined, together with the challenges facing the standardization of smart, nano-enhanced and biodegradable materials. Keywords: textile materials science; standardized testing; accredited laboratory; ISO/IEC 17025; metrological traceability; functional textiles