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Quality Assurance & In‑House Testing

Every product validated against ASTM, AATCC, MIL‑STD and FAA standards in our own lab.

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 common tests we perform regularly — and the standards we’re held to including test methods.

109+

Years in business

ISO 9001

2015 Certified

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Traceability

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Color Match

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Our quality management system is independently certified to ISO 9001:2015, ensuring consistent product quality, traceability, and continuous improvement across all manufacturing operations.

Material Validation

In industries where equipment failure is never an option, the difference between a trusted supplier and a risky one comes down to proof. When you’re building for mission-critical environments — whether in engineering, defense, emergency response, or aerospace — material integrity is absolutely required. Standards are unforgiving, and words like “durable” or “high strength” mean nothing without verified testing. ACW’s quality assurance process is built on exactly that: verified, documented, repeatable results across every product we ship.

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 Z

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

Chemical Properties

Internal composition and chemical behavior.
Property Standard / Method
Extractable Matter Per Specification (3.2.1.5 / 4.5.1)
pH AATCC TM81
Ellipse 9246
Ellipse 9248

Custom specification requirements?

The tables above cover our standard tests. ACW also routinely handles special and unlisted requirements, including automotive PPAPs and flammability testing. Contact our sales team to discuss your product’s unique performance needs.

Ready to source with confidence?

Talk to our team about quality assurance requirements, certifications, or custom testing for your specific application.