Oxford Fabric Testing

Oxford fabric is a functional woven textile widely used in luggage manufacturing, outdoor tents, rain gear, automobile seats and other fields. Usually made of polyester or nylon with plain weave or modified weave structure, it features thick texture and excellent wear‑resistance. Oxford fabric testing evaluates physical properties, chemical safety and functional indicators to meet standard requirements, supports manufacturers in quality control and protects consumer safety.

Test Items

1. Breaking Strength: Evaluate fabric resistance to fracture under tensile load.

2. Tearing Strength: Measure resistance when fabric edge is subjected to tearing force.

3. Peel Strength: Test bonding fastness between coating and base fabric.

4. Abrasion Resistance: Assess durability against surface abrasion.

5. Water‑penetration Resistance: Determine fabric resistance to water penetration.

6. Air Permeability: Evaluate the degree of air passage through fabric.

7. Water Vapor Permeability: Measure water‑vapor transmission capacity through fabric.

8. Color Fastness to Washing: Assess color stability after repeated washing.

9. Color Fastness to Rubbing: Test color change caused by friction.

10. Color Fastness to Light: Evaluate color stability under light exposure.

11. Color Fastness to Perspiration: Test color change upon contact with sweat.

12. Color Fastness to Dry‑cleaning: Assess color variation after dry‑cleaning treatment.

13. Formaldehyde Content: Detect residual free formaldehyde in textiles.

14. pH Value: Measure pH level of fabric aqueous extract.

15. Decomposable Carcinogenic Aromatic Amines: Detect residues of banned dyes.

16. Heavy Metal Content: Determine residues of harmful metals such as lead and cadmium.

17. Fabric Weight: Measure mass per unit area of fabric.

18. Fabric Thickness: Test fabric thickness under specified pressure.

19. Fabric Density: Detect warp and weft yarn arrangement density.

20. Dimensional Change Rate: Evaluate shrinkage or elongation after washing.

21. Anti‑ultraviolet Performance: Measure ultraviolet blocking capability.

22. Flammability: Assess flame retardant characteristics and burning rate.

23. Pilling Resistance: Test tendency of fabric surface to form pills.

24. Surface Water Repellency: Evaluate surface water‑repellent property.

Test Scope

1. PVC‑coated oxford fabric

2. PU‑coated oxford fabric

3. PA‑coated oxford fabric

4. Flame‑retardant oxford fabric

5. Waterproof oxford fabric

6. Breathable oxford fabric

7. Matt oxford fabric

8. Semi‑matt oxford fabric

9. High‑gloss oxford fabric

10. 210D oxford fabric

11. 420D oxford fabric

12. 600D oxford fabric

13. 840D oxford fabric

14. 1000D oxford fabric

15. 1200D oxford fabric

16. 1680D oxford fabric

17. Oxford fabric for luggage

18. Oxford fabric for tents

19. Oxford fabric for raincoats

20. Oxford fabric for shoe materials

21. Oxford fabric for sofas

22. Oxford fabric for automotive interiors

23. Oxford fabric for outdoor articles

24. Oxford fabric for industrial packaging

Applicable Standards

1. GB/T 3923.1, Textiles‑Tensile properties of fabrics‑Part 1: Determination of breaking force

2. GB/T 3917.2, Textiles‑Tearing properties of fabrics‑Part 2: Determination of tear force

3. GB/T 4669, Textiles‑Determination of mass per unit area

4. GB/T 3820, Textiles‑Determination of thickness of fabrics

5. GB/T 4668, Textiles‑Determination of fabric density

6. GB/T 3920, Textiles‑Test for colour fastness to rubbing

7. GB/T 3921, Textiles‑Test for colour fastness to washing

8. GB/T 3922, Textiles‑Test for colour fastness to perspiration

9. GB/T 8427, Textiles‑Test for colour fastness to artificial light

10. GB/T 4744, Textiles‑Determination of resistance to water penetration‑Hydrostatic pressure test

11. GB/T 5453, Textiles‑Determination of air permeability of fabrics

12. GB/T 12704, Textiles‑Test method for water‑vapour transmission

13. GB/T 18830, Textiles‑Evaluation of ultraviolet protective property

14. GB/T 2912.1, Textiles‑Determination of formaldehyde‑Part 1: Free and hydrolysed formaldehyde

Test Instruments

1. Electronic Textile Strength Tester

2. Martindale Abrasion Tester

3. Textile Air Permeability Tester

4. Hydrostatic Pressure Tester

5. Water‑vapor Permeability Tester

6. Textile Color Fastness Tester

7. UV Protection Tester

8. Textile Thickness Gauge

9. Precision Electronic Balance

10. Fabric Density Analyzer

11. Vertical Flammability Tester

12. Digital pH Meter

13. Spectrophotometer

14. Gas Chromatograph

Summary

Oxford fabric testing covers physical performance, chemical safety and functional characteristics. Systematic testing procedures enable comprehensive evaluation of product quality. Manufacturers shall select proper test items according to end‑use applications and perform regular quality monitoring to satisfy standard requirements and deliver reliable materials for downstream industries.