SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION TO ISO/IEC 17025:2005

VARTEST LABORATORIES, INC.2

19 West 36th St 10th Floor
New York, NY 10018
Adam R. Varley Phone: 212 947 8391

MECHANICAL

Valid To: August 31, 2020 Certificate Number: 2180.01

In recognition of the successful completion of the A2LA evaluation process, accreditation is granted to
this laboratory to perform the following tests on fiber, yarn, textiles and other related end use items,
coated fabrics and trims, including both metal and plastic components:
TEST DESCRIPTION TEST METHODS

Physical Testing:
Bending Modulus by Means of a Cantilever Beam ASTM D747
Ball Bursting Strength ASTM D6797; NFPA 1971 8.13
Blocking Resistance at Elevated Temperatures ASTM D751 Pts 84-88
Brush Pilling ASTM D3511
Dynamic Fatigue ASTM D4033-92 (Withdrawn 2001) 1
Fabric Thickness ASTM D1777 Options 1, 2, 5
Wale and Course Count of Weft Knitted Fabrics ASTM D8007
Low Temperature Bend Test ISO 4675
Mace Snagging ASTM D3939
Martindale Abrasion EN 530; ASTM D4966; ISO 12947
Martindale Pilling ASTM D4970
Mass Per Unit Area ASTM D3776
Moisture Vapor Transmission ASTM E96
Mullen Bursting Strength ASTM D3786; ISO 13938-1
Penetration Resistance of Protective Clothing to Liquids ASTM F903
Penetration Resistance of Protective Clothing to ASTM F1670
Synthetic Blood
Rain Test AATCC 35
Random Tumble Pilling ASTM D3512
Resistance to Damage by Flexing ISO 7854 (Method A)
Seam Failure in Woven Fabric ASTM D1683; NFPA 1971 8.14
Seam Slippage Woven Upholstery Fabrics ASTM D3597 Section 6.3
Slippage of Yarn in Seam ASTM D434-95 (Withdrawn 2004) 1
Small Parts Rule CPSC 16 CFR Part 1501
Spray Test AATCC 22
Strength/Elongation Grab Method ASTM D5034; NFPA 1971 8.49
Strength/Elongation Strip Method ASTM D5035
Stretch Properties of Knitted Fabric ASTM D2594

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TEST DESCRIPTION TEST METHODS
Stretch Properties of Textiles ASTM D6614
Stretch Properties of Woven Fabric With Stretch Yarn ASTM D3107
Taber Abrasion ASTM D3884
Tear Strength Elmendorf Method ASTM D1424
Tear Strength of Fabrics: Tongue Method ASTM D2261
Tensile Properties of Yarn ASTM D2256, Conditions 1-4
Tension and Elongation of Elastic Fabric ASTM D4964
Thermal Stability, Heat and Thermal Shrinkage NFPA 1971 8.6; NFPA 1975 8.2; NFPA 2112 8.4
Resistance
Toys and Other Articles Intended for Use by Children CPSC 16 CFR 1500.51, 1500.52, 1500.53
Sharp Point Determination- Toys and Other Articles CPSC 16 CFR 1500.48
Intended for Use by Children
Sharp Edge Determination- Toys and Other Articles CPSC 16 CFR 1500.49
Intended for Use by Children
Trapezoid Tear Strength ASTM D5587; NFPA 1971 8.12
Warp (End) and Filling (Pick) Count of Woven Fabric ASTM D3775
Water Resistance - Hydrostatic Pressure Test AATCC 127 Option 2
Water Resistance - Hydrostatic Pressure Test ISO 811
Width of Fabric ASTM D3774
Wyzenbeek Abrasion ASTM D4157
Yarn Number by Skein Method ASTM D1907
Yarn Number: Short Length Method ASTM D1059
Yarn Slippage Upholstery Seam ASTM D4034-92 (Withdrawn 2001) 1
Zipper Strength ASTM D2061
Sections: 14.1/2/3, 22.2/3/5/6, 30.1/2/3, 58, 68, 97
Dimensional Change and Appearance:
Appearance of Apparel After Laundering AATCC 143
Appearance of Fabrics After Repeated Home Laundering AATCC 124
Appearance of Seams in Durable Press Items After AATCC 88B
Repeated Home Laundering
Appearance Retention of Creases in Fabric After AATCC 88C
Repeated Home Laundering
Dimensional Change in Commercial Dry Cleaning AATCC 158; ISO 3175-1, -2
Dimensional Change in Home Laundering, Fabric AATCC 135; NFPA 1971 8.1, 8.24
Dimensional Change in Home Laundering, Garment AATCC 150; ISO 3759
Dimensional Change Domestic Washing ISO 3759, ISO 5077, ISO 6330
Dimensional Change to Commercial Laundering AATCC 96
Skewness Change in Fabric and Garment Twist AATCC 179
in Home Laundering
Colormetrics:
Colorfastness to Burnt Gas Fumes AATCC 23
Colorfastness to Crocking: Flat AATCC 8; ISO 105-X12
Colorfastness to Crocking: Rotary AATCC 116
Colorfastness to Drycleaning AATCC 132
Colorfastness to Hot Pressing AATCC 133; ISO105-X11
Colorfastness to Accelerated Laundering AATCC 61; ISO 105-C06
Colorfastness to Light, Xenon AATCC 16.3; ISO 105-B02:20141
Colorfastness to Perspiration AATCC 15; ISO 105-E04
Colorfastness to Sea Water AATCC 106; ISO 105-E02

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TEST DESCRIPTION TEST METHODS
Colorfastness to Water AATCC 107; ISO 105-E01
Colorfastness to Water: Chlorinated Pool AATCC 162
Colorfastness to Water Spotting AATCC 104
Formaldehyde Release AATCC 112; ISO 14184-1,2; JIS L 1041
Instrumental Color Measurement AATCC EP 6, 7; ASTM E1164
Oil Repellency - Hydrocarbon Resistance AATCC 118
Opacity of Paper Tappi T425 - om
pH of Water Extract AATCC 81; ISO 3071
Soil Stain Release AATCC 130
Ultraviolet Transmission Through Fabrics AATCC 183
Weather Resistance - Xenon Light Exposure AATCC 169
Chemical and Elemental Analysis:
Extractable Matter in Textiles ASTM D2257
Fiber Identification: Qualitative AATCC 20; ASTM D276
Fiber Identification: Quantitative AATCC 20A; ASTM D629
Fiber Identification: SEM Analysis of Specialty Fibers IWTO 58
Finish Analysis AATCC 94
Fiber Diameter: Projection Microscope ASTM D2130; IWTO 8; AATCC 20A
Flammability:
Cigarette Ignition Resistance, Upholstered Furniture NFPA 260; ASTM E1353; UFAC
Flame Propagation - Small Scale NFPA 701 Test 1
Flammability, 45 Degree, Wearing Apparel CPSC 16 CFR Part 1610
Flammability, Children’s Sleepwear CPSC 16 CFR Part 1615/1616
Flammability, Vertical Test ASTM D6413; FAR 14 CFR Part 25.853;
FED-STD-191A Mtd 5903.1; NFPA 1971 8.2
Ignitability of Upholstered Furniture – Match Flame EN 1021-2; ISO 8191-2
Ignitability of Upholstered Furniture – EN 1021-1; ISO 8191-1
Smoldering Cigarette
Smolder Resistance for Upholstered Furniture California Technical Bulletin 117-2013 June
Vertical Flame - Protective Clothing ASTM F1358
Thermal:
Thermal and Evaporative Resistance-Sweating Hot Plate ASTM F1868
Thermal Resistance Batting Hot Plate ASTM D1518
Thermal & Water Vapour Resistance SGHP ISO 11092
Laboratory Practices:
Conditioning Textiles for Testing ASTM D1776; NFPA 1971 8.1
Biological Testing:
Antifungal Activity Assessment AATCC 30
Antibacterial Finish Assessment AATCC 100
Antibacterial Finish Assessment - Parallel Streak Method AATCC 147
Determining the Antimicrobial Activity of Antimicrobial ASTM E2149
Agents Under Dynamic Contact Conditions
Resistance to Fungi ASTM G21

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TEST DESCRIPTION TEST METHODS

Retroreflective and High Conspicuity Testing:

Area Measurement of Irregularly Shaped Fabric ANSI/ISEA 107-2010, 2015
Describing Retroreflection ASTM E808
Measuring Photometric Characteristics of Retroreflectors ASTM E809
Coefficient of Retroreflection, Sheeting ASTM E810
High Visibility Safety Apparel CSA Z96
High Visibility Safety Apparel - Garments & Accessories ANSI/ISEA 107-2010, 2015
High Visibility Safety Apparel - Retroreflection ANSI/ISEA 107-2010, 2015
High Visibility Safety Apparel - Fabric ANSI/ISEA 107-2010, 2015
High Visibility Safety Garments AS/NZ 1906.4:2010 + Amdt 1/2014
High Visibility Warning Clothing ISO 20471/Amd 1:2016
Retroreflective Sheeting for Traffic Control ASTM D4956
Lead and Heavy Metal Testing:
Lead Content CPSC 16 CFR Part 1303
Total Lead (Pb) in Children’s Metal Products CPSC-CH-E1001-08.3
Total Lead (Pb) in Non-Metal Children's Products CPSC-CH-E1002-08.3
Lead (Pb) in Paint and Other Similar Surface Coatings CPSC-CH-E1003-09.1
Determination of Lead by Flame Atomic Absorption ASTM E1613
Spectrometry (FAAS)
Preparation of Dried Paint Samples by Hotplate or ASTM E1645
Microwave Digestion for Subsequent Lead Analysis
Acid Digestion of Sediments, Sludges, and Soils EPA 3050B
Microwave Assisted Acid Digestion of Sediments, EPA 3051A
Sludges, Soils, and Oils
Microwave Assisted Acid Digestion of Siliceous and EPA 3052
Organically Based Matrices
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry EPA 7000
Phthalate Testing:
Determination of Phthalates CPSC-CH-C1001-09.4

1
This laboratory’s scope contains withdrawn / superseded methods. As a clarifier, this indicates
that the applicable method itself has been withdrawn or is now considered “historical” and not that
the laboratory’s accreditation for the method has been withdrawn.

2
The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) requires that every children's product subject
to a federal consumer product safety requirement be tested by a Consumer Product Safety Commission
(CPSC) accepted laboratory for compliance with the applicable federal children's product safety
requirements. Accreditation by A2LA does not infer acceptance by the CPSC. Please verify this
organization’s acceptance status by using the CPSC’s searchable database, located at
http://www.cpsc.gov/cgi-bin/labsearch/.

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 Accredited Laboratory
A2LA has accredited

VARTEST LABORATORIES, INC.

New York, NY
for technical competence in the field of

Mechanical Testing
This laboratory is accredited in accordance with the recognized International Standard ISO/IEC 17025:2005
General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. This accreditation demonstrates
technical competence for a defined scope and the operation of a laboratory quality management system
(refer to joint ISO-ILAC-IAF Communiqué dated April 2017).

Presented this 6th day of November 2018.

_______________________
President and CEO
For the Accreditation Council
Certificate Number 2180.01
Valid to August 31, 2020

For the tests to which this accreditation applies, please refer to the laboratory’s Mechanical Scope of Accreditation.