State-of-the-art lab in North America, CTT is equipped to perform testing on textile materials, solid polymers, Geosynthetics and composite materials. Our capacities cover a wide range of evaluation

 Accelerated ageing: including UV exposures; temperature cycling; static loading; flexing; salt fog exposure; repeated flexing; exposure to chemicals

Chemical testing: fiber content; polymers identification; molecules/element content; spectrometric analysis (UV-VIS-Near infrared-infrared); chromatography (HPLC-MS; GC-MS; Ionic chromatography; ICP-OES); chemical permeation; oxidation induction time (OIT and HP-OIT).

 Mechanical-Dynamometry: well-known for its wide range of testing capacity, CTT is equipped to perform tensile and compression tests, from 5N to 300kN, with climatic chambers (-70°C to 250°C) with contact and video extensometers. Impact tester is also available for solid polymers and plastic films.

Physical testing includes all measurements related to textile identification, knit/weave pattern, fiber and yarn dimensions, comfort evaluation including breathability and thermal insulation, fabric hand (Kawabata full testing line)

Flammability: burnt length, after flame and afterglow time, Radiant protective performance (RPP), thermal protective performance (TPP), FlashFireMan ™ - exposure to hydrocarbon flash fire as per NFPA 2112, smoke density, cone calorimeter, radiant panel index and self-extinguishment, toxic gas content.

Water behavior: water vapor permeability, waterproofness, drainage capacity and transmissivity, wicking rate and drying time.

Biodegradability and microbiological lab: biodurden evaluation of materials, bacteria resistance, anti-fungal activity, biodegradability.

Medical textiles: medical gowns, surgical drapes and gowns, medical masks, cardiovascular implants.

Custom-made testing: CTT adapts test methods, develops new concepts of measurements, participates actively to Standard committees (ASTM, CGSB, etc…)