R&D and Laboratory

Innovation is our motor.

R&D and Laboratory

Innovation is our motor.

R&D Dept.

Our Research & Development department together with the internal laboratory is constantly searching for new materials, new raw materials, new processes that foresee trends and captivate our customers. Because we believe in innovation and maintaining the highest level quality standard we invest most of our time in researching new materials, new processes and new technologies. Clients expect elaborate and quality workmanship and Italian Converter does its utmost to exceed both clients' and company expectations.

Tecnologia
la nostra missione

Internal Laboratory

Our internal laboratory, led by our team of industry experts, is wholly dedicated to testing and analysis in full compliance with current ISO standards. Every day we dedicate a large part of our time to laboratory research: researching different finishes, testing new raw materials, constantly improving our products, testing articles and creating new fabrics.

Test

The tests

After many years of experience, internal staff are specialized in quickly recognizing the characteristics of each item so that we are able to assign each product, according to each test result, a perfect end use. We are able to create, with great speed, customized samples for every clients' need.

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Resistance
to Breaking

Dynamometer Test

These tests are carried out using an instrument called a dynamometer which is capable of measuring various physical-mechanical resistances for fibrous raw material, semi-finished spinning mill products and, finally, actual fabrics.


Reference Standards
- UNI EN ISO 2411
- UNI EN ISO 13937
- UNI EN ISO 13934

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Color
Fastness

Crocking Test

The Crocking Test is performed to determine a fabric's color fastness against dry or wet rubbing. Color fastness is evaluated with specific methods according to regulation on test tubes set in a standard atmosphere through "gray scale" interpretation.

Reference Standards
- UNI EN ISO 105-X12

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Material
Water Repellence

Spray Test

The Spray Test allows for determining resistance to surface wetting by water (wettability index); it is significant for evaluating the fabric behavior when subjected to waterproofing or water-repellent treatments


Reference Standards
- UNI EN 24920

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Flexural
Strength

Bally Test

The Bally test measures a material's resistance to bending with temperatures from -5° to room temperature to verify its suitability for its end use. For the most demanding clients, we are able to test a fabric down to 20° below zero. The test is performed using a specific piece of equipment, called a Bally, that is able to simulate shoe flexion during movement especially since there could be breakages at the points where flexion is greatest.


Reference Standards
- UNI EN ISO 17694
- UNI EN 13512

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Abrasion
Resistance

Martindale Test

The Martindale test is used to analyze fabric and leather (natural or synthetic) resistance to deterioration.


Reference Standards
- UNI EN ISO 12947

Dynamometer Test

These tests are carried out using an instrument called a dynamometer which is capable of measuring various physical-mechanical resistances for fibrous raw material, semi-finished spinning mill products and, finally, actual fabrics.


Reference Standards
- UNI EN ISO 2411
- UNI EN ISO 13937
- UNI EN ISO 13934

Crocking Test

The Crocking Test is performed to determine a fabric's color fastness against dry or wet rubbing. Color fastness is evaluated with specific methods according to regulation on test tubes set in a standard atmosphere through "gray scale" interpretation.

Reference Standards
- UNI EN ISO 105-X12

Spray Test

The Spray Test allows for determining resistance to surface wetting by water (wettability index); it is significant for evaluating the fabric behavior when subjected to waterproofing or water-repellent treatments


Reference Standards
- UNI EN 24920

Bally Test

The Bally test measures a material's resistance to bending with temperatures from -5° to room temperature to verify its suitability for its end use. For the most demanding clients, we are able to test a fabric down to 20° below zero. The test is performed using a specific piece of equipment, called a Bally, that is able to simulate shoe flexion during movement especially since there could be breakages at the points where flexion is greatest.


Reference Standards
- UNI EN ISO 17694
- UNI EN 13512

Martindale Test

The Martindale test is used to analyze fabric and leather (natural or synthetic) resistance to deterioration.


Reference Standards
- UNI EN ISO 12947

Certifications

Italian Converter has always been committed to respecting environmental, social and chemical standards.
Environmental standards, the company has embarked on a path to manage GREEN items.
Social standards, refers to workers' rights. Among Italian Converter's values, equality and inclusiveness are at the fore.
Chemical standards,the company asks suppliers and subcontractors to comply with the PRODUCT RESTRICTED SUBSTANCE LIST which it has drafted itself.
The company keeps up with the regulations in force, both nationally and internationally, to ensure total transparency and safety for clients and suppliers.