Intertek Standard of High-Performance Mark for General Activewear / Athleisure Wear (International Market)
Descriptors Testing Method & Index Requirement
Woven ≤5 seconds
Absorbency Absorbency AATCC 79, BS 4554, CNS 13905 L3246
Knit ≤2 seconds
≥95% bacterial reduction (as received) and ≥90%
ISO 20743, AATCC 100
reduction (after 5 washes)
Anti-Bacterial Anti-Bacterial The reduction rate for bacteria is listed as
CNS 14945, CNS 14946 Grade A >99.9%, B = 99-99.9% before and after
wash
SLHK-T-TMDB23 (SLHK – IHTM – 002) Grade 4.0
Down & Feather
Penetration FTMS 191 Method 5530 (tumble test) ≤5
Anti-Down
Leakage EN 12132 Part 1 (rubbing test) ≤10
Fibre Proof Property of
EN 15586 (rubbing test) ≤10
Fabric
AATCC 30 III No growth
ASTM G21 ≤ Rating 1
1. Grade 甲, 乙 and 丙
Anti-Fungal Anti-Fungal
2. Grading should consider:
CNS 2690 a. the growth of mold
b. the physical strength of textile after contact with
mold
Anti-Radiation – RFID
SLHK – IHTM – 004 (base on ISO 14443 PCARD) Non-detectable
Blocking
Anti-
Anti-Radiation –
Radiation Flange Coaxial Method
Electromagnetic For general use: ≥20 dB
ASTM D4935
Shielding
Anti-Static Anti-Static AATCC 76 Surface resistivity: 1x10^9Ω to 1x10^13Ω
Anti- Xenon-arc: AATCC 16.3, ISO 105-B06 Color change ≥ Grade 4.0 or strength loss: <30%
Weathering
Weathering UV: AATCC 186, ISO 4892-3 Color change ≥ Grade 4.0 or strength loss: <30%
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Descriptors Testing Method & Index Requirement
Synthetic Blood ASTM F1670 No droplets of the synthetic blood appear
Blood-
Resistance (not for
Resistant CNS 14799 No penetration of blood
activewear)
Ret method
≤20 pa.m2/W
(ISO 11092, BS EN 31092, ASTM F1868 Part B, CNS 15102 L3256)
ASTM E96 B)
≥600g/m2/24h
water method (23±1)oC, RH (50±2)%
ASTM E96 BW)
≥3000g/m2/24h
Breathable Breathability inverted water method (23±1)oC, RH (50±2)%
ASTM E96 E & JIS L 1099 A1) Desiccant method (38±1)oC, RH (90±2)%
≥3500g/m2/24h
CNS 12222 A-1
JIS L 1099 B1 & B2 Potassium acetate method
≥10000g/m2/24h
CNS 12222 B-1/B-2
BS 7209 ≥60%
Refer to test method of FZ/T 73031 clause 5.4.1.1
Compression Compression SLHK – IHTM – 005
& 5.4.2
Knit ≥0.130 W/cm2
Cool-Touch Instant Cooling CNS 15687 L3272
Woven ≥0.170 W/cm2
Durable Durability Refer to tables on P. 6 - 8 Refer to tables on P. 6 - 8
For common specimens: Far infrared emission rate
≥0.88; temperature rise ≥1.4oC
GB/T 30127-2013 For flocculus: Nonwoven or pile fabrics, far infrared
Far-Infrared Far-Infrared
Test wavelength: 5-14um; Temp. 34oC emission rate ≥0.83; temperature rise ≥1.7oC;
Washing cycles if necessary: underwear ≥30 times;
outerwear ≥11 times
Smoothness SLHK – IHTM – 003 Min. Grade 3 and smoothness sensory index >0.4
Handfeel Fabric Touch (FTT)
Softness SLHK – IHTM – 003 Min. Grade 3 and softness sensory index >0.4
Heat- Moisture-Absorption &
ISO 16533 Temperature difference: 2.5oC min.
Generating Heat-Generating
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Descriptors Testing Method & Index Requirement
Dominant Wavelength (nm): 595-605 nm;
Visibility – Hunter
IHEA Y Brightness / Luminance Factor (%): 40% min;
Orange
Excitation Purity (%): 85% min
Visibility – Chromaticity ANSI 107, ISO 20471, AS/NZS 1906.4, AS/NZS 4602.1, BS EN 1150, Refers to BS EN 1150, it depends on colors and the
of Neon Color (non-PPE) CAN/CSA-Z96, CNS 15909 L4165 requirements of standard
Visibility –
ANSI 107, ISO 20471, AS/NZS 1906.4, AS/NZS 4602.1, BS EN 1150, As received (retroreflective material):
High-Visibility Retroreflective (non-
CAN/CSA-Z96, CNS 15909 L4165 RA≧100 cd/lx.m2
PPE)
IHTM-TWN-TC-001 Still glow
Visibility – Glow in Dark ISO 17398 3 mcd/m @60 mins for ISO 17398
2
JIS Z9107 7 mcd/m2 @60 mins for JIS Z9107
Visibility – Camouflage MIL-DTL-44436B Depends on the standard requirements
Liquid- Aqueous Liquid
AATCC 193, BS ISO 23232 Grade 5.0
Repellent Repellency
Moisture
Moisture Management AATCC 195, CNS 15659-2 L1038-2 OMMC Overall Grade 3
Management
Moisture
Moisture Wicking AATCC 197 option B, CNS 15659-1 L1038-1 SEC 4.5 30 min. >10 cm
Wicking
1. ≥70% for Ammonia and Acetic acid or
Odor- ISO 17299-1&2&3
Deodorization 2. ≥75% for Nonenal; or
Repellent CNS 17299-1 L3274-1, CNS 17299-2 L3274-2, CNS 17299-3 L3274-3
3. ≥85% for Isovaleric acid
Oil-Repellent Oil Repellency AATCC 118, BS ISO 14419 Grade 5.0
Opaque Opacity – Light Blocking AATCC 203 Light transmittance ≤0.05%
Blood-Borne Pathogens ASTM F1671
Pathogen-
Resistance (not for No penetration of bacteriophage
Resistant CNS 14800
activewear)
AATCC 199 ≤90 min
Quick-Dry Quick Dry AATCC 200 ≥10 ml/h
AATCC 201 ≤20 min or ≥0.6 ml/hr
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Descriptors Testing Method & Index Requirement
Stain Release Soil Release AATCC 130, CNS 11309 L3218 Grade 3.5
Growth % after 30 minutes relaxation
(Knitted fabric: EN 14704-1, ASTM D2594, CNS 8039 L3139 Section 5.2
Method C, Modified Test
Woven fabric: EN 14704-1, ASTM D3107, CNS 8039 L3139 Section 5.2 ≤7%
Method C
Elastic fabric: EN 14704-1, ASTM D4964, ASTM D6614, CNS 8039 L3139
Section 5.2 Method C, Modified Test)
Stretchable Stretch & Recovery Recovery % after 30 minutes relaxation
(Knitted fabric: EN 14704-1 method, ASTM D2594, CNS 8039 L3139
Section 5.2 Method C, Modified Test
Woven fabric: EN 14704-1 method, ASTM D3107, CNS 8039 L3139 Section
>85%
5.2 Method C
Elastic fabric: EN 14704-1, ASTM D4964, ASTM D6614)
Recovery % time fellows
(CNS 8039 L3139 Section 5.2 Method C, Modified Test)
Thermal Feel warm: <200 Ws1/2/m2K
Thermal Conductivity ASTM D7984
Comfort Cool touch: >250 Ws1/2/m2K
EN 13758-2, AATCC 183 (ASTM D6544 / ASTM D6603), AS/NZS 4399, CNS >UPF 40; UVA Transmittance <5%
UV Protection UV Protection
15001 L1035 should include the garment design
Coat: CLO ≥0.6; Down Jacket: CLO ≥0.55;
Parka: CLO ≥0.7; Fibre-pelt Overall: CLO ≥0.55;
Sleeveless Vest Sweater: CLO ≥0.12;
Thin Sweater: CLO ≥0.2; Sweater: CLO ≥0.28;
Thick Sweater: CLO ≥0.35;
Warm-Feel Thermal Resistance ASTM D1518, ISO 11092, ASTM F1868 Part A, CNS 15102 L3256 Light Summer Jacket: CLO ≥0.2;
Jacket: CLO ≥0.35; Smock: CLO ≥0.3;
Vest: CLO ≥0.2;
Boller Sult: CLO ≥0.9; Trouser CLO ≥0.35;
Highly Insulating Fibre-Pelt Jacket CLO ≥0.4
(Depends on the garment type)
Spray tests
(AATCC 22, ISO 4920, JIS L1092, AS 2001-2-16, CAN/CGSB-4.2 No./N26.2, 90 (4.0) AR; 80 (3.0) AF
Water- CNS 10461 L3202)
Water Repellency
Repellent Water Absorbency: 15% max
Rain-shower tests
Visual Grade: 4 min.
(ISO 9865, DIN EN 29865, CNS 10461-1 L3202-1)
Penetration: 0 gram
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Descriptors Testing Method & Index Requirement
Hydrostatic pressure methods
(AATCC 127, ISO 811, JIS L1092 method A, CAN/CGSB-4.2 No./N26.3, AS ≥1000 mmH2O (150mbar)
1066 method 2, CNS 10460 L3201)
Water-
Water Resistance Rain test
Resistant Max. 1 gram
(AATCC 35, ISO 22958, CNS 10462 L3203)
Impact penetration
Max. 1 gram
(AATCC 42)
Hydrostatic pressure methods
Waterproof Waterproof (AATCC 127, ISO 811, JIS L1092 method A, CAN/CGSB-4.2 No./N26.3, AS ≥3000 mmH2O (300mbar)
1066 method 2, CNS 10460 L3201)
ASTM D737 <1 cfm
Wind-Proof Wind Proof
ISO 9237, CNS 5612 L3081 ≤10 mm/sec
Wind- ASTM D737 <15 cfm
Wind Resistance
Resistant ISO 9237, CNS 5612 L3081 ≤30 mm/sec
Fabric Handfeel Test –
Prickle factor ≤450;
Wool-Comfort by Wool Comfort Tester SLHK – IHTM – 001
or Min. Rating 4.0
(Prickle Factor)
Smooth appearance: AATCC 124, ISO 7769, CNS 8313 L3149 Grade 3.5
Seam appearance: AATCC 88B, ISO 7770, CNS 13906 L3247 Grade 3.5
Wrinkle-Free Wrinkle Resistance
Crease retention: AATCC 88C, ISO 7769, CNS 13980 L3251 Grade 3.5
Wrinkle recovery: AATCC 128, ISO 9867 Grade 3.5
Remark: Sample will be tested in as receive and after 5 washes when pre-treatment is not specified in the standard
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Durable (Garment)
GARMENT
PRODUCT TYPE TEST METHOD T SHIRT SHIRT DENIM JEANS KNITWEAR LIGHT PADDED JACKET
PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE
No of Washes 56 40 30 30 30
Assessments after Washes 1, 5, 15, 30, 56 1, 5, 20 and 40 1, 5, 15 and 30 1, 5, 15 and 30 1, 5, 15 and 30
ISO 6330 and Intertek Intertek Assessment
Appearance After Wash Intertek Assessment Table Intertek Assessment Table Intertek Assessment Table Intertek Assessment Table
Assessment Table Table
Dimensional Stability to Washing ISO 6330 +/- 5% +/- 3% +/- 3% +/- 5% +/- 3%
Spirality ISO 16322-3 Procedure C +/- 5% +/- 5%
Tensile strength ISO 13934 -2 Grab Method 15 kg 30 Kg 17Kg
Tear Strength EN ISO 13937-1 1000g 1800 g 1000g
Seam Strength ISO 13935 –2 (modified) 12 Kg 20 Kg 12Kg
10 Kg 15 kg 15 kg
Seam Slippage ISO 13936 – 2 (modified)
6mm SO 6 mm SO 3 mm SO
ISO 13938 – 1 or 2
Bursting Strength 350 Kpa 300 Kpa
30mm diaphragm
500 revs 2000 revs 2000 revs 500 revs
After 1 wash - Grade 3-4 After 1 wash - Grade 3-4 After 1 wash - Grade 3-4 After 1 wash - Grade 3-4
Pilling ISO 12945 –2
After 15 washes - Grade
After 15 washes - Grade 3 After 15 washes - Grade 3 After 15 washes - Grade 3
3
After 1 wash - After 1 wash -
After 1 wash - After 1 wash -
Extension 10 % after 30 Extension 10 % after 30
EN 14704-1 Extension 5 % after 30 mins Extension 5 % after 30 mins
Stretch and Recovery mins mins
Method A
After 15 washes - After 15 washes - After 15 washes - After 15 washes -
15% after 30 mins 10% after 30 mins 10% after 30 mins 15% after 30 mins
COLOUR PERFORMANCE
No of Washes 1 1 1 1 1
Change: 4 Change: 4 Change: 4 Change: 4 Change: 4
Colour Fastness to Washing ISO 105 -C06 Stain: 4 Stain: 4 Stain: 3-4 Stain: 4 Stain: 4
Cross Stain: 4-5 Cross Stain: 4-5 Cross Stain: 4-5 Cross Stain: 4-5 Cross Stain: 4-5
Change: 4 Change: 4 Change: 4 Change: 4 Change: 4
Colour Fastness to Water ISO 105 -E01 Stain: 4 Stain: 4 Stain: 3-4 Stain: 4 Stain: 4
Cross Stain: 4-5 Cross Stain: 4-5 Cross Stain: 4-5 Cross Stain: 4-5 Cross Stain: 4-5
Change: 4 Change: 4 Change: 4 Change: 4 Change: 4
Colour Fastness to Perspiration ISO 105 -E04 Stain: 4 Stain: 4 Stain: 3-4 Stain: 4 Stain: 4
Cross Stain: 4-5 Cross Stain: 4-5 Cross Stain: 4-5 Cross Stain: 4-5 Cross Stain: 4-5
Stain Stain Stain Stain Stain
Colour Fastness to Crocking ISO 105 -X12 Dry: 4 Dry: 4 Dry: 4 Dry: 3-4 Dry: 4
Wet 3-4 Wet 3-4 Wet 3-4 Wet 3 Wet 3-4
Colour Fastness to Light ISO 105 -B02 Std 5 Std 5 Std 5 Std 5
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Durable (Fabric)
FARBIC
PRODUCT TYPE TEST METHOD T SHIRT SHIRT DENIM JEANS KNITWEAR
PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE
No of Washes 56 40 30 30
Assessments after Washes 1, 5, 15, 30, 56 1, 5, 20 and 40 1, 5, 15 and 30 1, 5, 15 and 30
ISO 6330 and Intertek
Appearance After Wash Intertek Assessment Table Intertek Assessment Table Intertek Assessment Table Intertek Assessment Table
Assessment Table
Dimensional Stability to Washing ISO 6330 +/- 5% +/- 3% +/- 3% +/- 5%
Spirality ISO 16322-3 Procedure C +/- 5% +/- 5%
ISO 13934 -2
Tensile strength 15 kg 30 Kg
Grab Method
Tear Strength ISO 13937-1 1000g 1800 g
ISO 13938 – 1 or 2
Bursting Strength 350 Kpa 300 Kpa
30mm diaphragm
500 revs 2000 revs 2000 revs 500 revs
Pilling ISO 12945 –2 After 1 wash - Grade 3-4 After 1 wash - Grade 3-4 After 1 wash - Grade 3-4 After 1 wash - Grade 3-4
After 15 washes - Grade 3 After 15 washes - Grade 3 After 15 washes - Grade 3 After 15 washes - Grade 3
After 1 wash - After 1 wash - After 1 wash - After 1 wash -
Extension 10 % after 30 mins Extension 5 % after 30 mins Extension 5 % after 30 mins Extension 10 % after 30 mins
EN 14704-1
Stretch and Recovery
Method A After 15 washes - After 15 washes - After 15 washes - After 15 washes -
15% after 30 mins 10% after 30 mins 10% after 30 mins 15% after 30 mins
COLOUR PERFORMANCE
No of Washes 1 1 1 1
Change: 4 Change: 4 Change: 4 Change: 4
Colour Fastness to Washing ISO 105 -C06 Stain: 4 Stain: 4 Stain: 3-4 Stain: 4
Cross Stain: 4-5 Cross Stain: 4-5 Cross Stain: 4-5 Cross Stain: 4-5
Change: 4 Change: 4 Change: 4 Change: 4
Colour Fastness to Water ISO 105 -E01 Stain: 4 Stain: 4 Stain: 3-4 Stain: 4
Cross Stain: 4-5 Cross Stain: 4-5 Cross Stain: 4-5 Cross Stain: 4-5
Change: 4 Change: 4 Change: 4 Change: 4
Colour Fastness to Perspiration ISO 105 -E04 Stain: 4 Stain: 4 Stain: 3-4 Stain: 4
Cross Stain: 4-5 Cross Stain: 4-5 Cross Stain: 4-5 Cross Stain: 4-5
Stain Stain Stain Stain
Colour Fastness to Crocking ISO 105 -X12 Dry: 4 Dry: 4 Dry: 3-4 Dry: 4
Wet 3-4 Wet 3-4 Wet 3 Wet 3-4
Colour Fastness to Light ISO 105 -B02 Std 5 Std 5 Std 5
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