Quality Assurance
Built to spec. Tested to prove it.
ACW operates an in-house testing lab that validates every product we manufacture against specifications and industry standards. Below is a list of the commons tests we perform regularly — and the standards we’re held to including test methods.
109+
Years in business
ISO 9001
2015 Certified
Lot
Traceability
Physical Testing & Inspection
Every Two Hours
Our quality management system is independently certified to ISO 9001, ensuring consistent product quality, traceability, and continuous improvement across all manufacturing operations.
Physical Dimensions & Construction
| Property | Standard / Method |
|---|---|
| Width | ASTM D3774 |
| Thickness | ASTM D1777 |
| Weight | ASTM D3776 / D3776M |
| Curvature | Per Specification (4.5.5 / 4.6.3) |
| Picks Per Inch | ASTM D3775 (Visual) |
| Weave | Visual |
| Warp Yarn Denier / Ply | CofC & AATCC TM20 / ASTM D1907 |
| Fill Yarn Denier / Ply | CofC & AATCC TM20 / ASTM D1907 |
| Face / Back Warp Ends / Binder | ASTM D3775 |
| Catch Cord | Per Specification via CofC & 3.6.4 |
Physical Performance
Strength and durability characteristics.
| Property | Standard / Method |
|---|---|
| Breaking Strength | ASTM D6775 / 4108 |
| Elongation | ASTM D6775 or 4108 |
| Abrasion Resistance | ASTM D6770 / ASTM D6775 |
Coatings, Treatments & Finishes
Applied finishes and treatments.
| Property | Standard / Method |
|---|---|
| Class R Impregnation | Per Specification (6.7 / 3.2.1) |
| Polyvinyl Butyral Finish | Per Specification (4.5.1) |
| Approved Finish | Per Specification (6.7 / 6.4) |
Color & Appearance
Visual quality and color performance.
| Property | Standard / Method |
|---|---|
| Shade Examination | AATCC EP9 & 4.6.1 |
| Colorfastness to Crocking (Wet & Dry) | AATCC TM8 |
| Colorfastness to Light | AATCC 16.3 / 5560 |
| Colorfastness to Laundering | AATCC TM61 / 5614 |
Inspection & Quality Control
Final checks and roll-level inspection.
| Property | Standard / Method |
|---|---|
| Length Examination | MIL-STD-3064 |
| Roll Examination | Per Specification |
| Visual Examination | MIL-STD-3064 |
Coatings, Treatments & Finishes
Internal composition and chemical behavior.
| Property | Standard / Method |
|---|---|
| Extractable Matter | Per Specification (3.2.1.5 / 4.5.1) |
| pH | AATCC TM81 |
Testing standards by category
Mechanical performance
| Test | Method | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Abrasion resistance | 5309 / D6770-02 | FED-STD-191AASTM |
| Breaking strength | PIA-4108 / D6775-02 / D2256 | PIAASTM |
| Breaking strength & elongation | D6775-02 | ASTM |
| Stiffness — cloth | 5204 / D1388 | FED-STD-191AASTM |
| Fabric weight | D3776 Opt D | ASTM |
Color fastness
| Test | Method | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Crocking (dry & wet) | AATCC 8-2007 | AATCC |
| Colorfastness to laundering | 5614-1990 / AATCC 61-2009 | FED-STD-191AAATCC |
| Colorfastness to light | AATCC 61-2004 | AATCC |
| Colorfastness to wear | 5630 | FED-STD-191A |
| Dimensional change | AATCC 96-2009 | AATCC |
Flame & heat resistance
| Test | Method | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Flame resistance — horizontal | 5900 | FED-STD-191A |
| Flame resistance — vertical | 5400 / D6413 | FED-STD-191AASTM |
| Motor vehicle flammability | FMVSS 302 | FMVSS |
| Aircraft compartment interiors | FAA 25.853 | FAA |
Custom specification requirements?
The tables above represent our standard tests. ACW routinely accommodates special testing requirements and unlisted specifications just have automotive, PPAPs, Flammability testing — contact our sales team to discuss your product’s unique performance needs.
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