COVID19 PPEs Testing & Inspection Services
During this difficult time, TTI Testing Laboratories are committed to providing the same high-quality Testing Services for which we have always been known.
The COVID-19 pandemic is the biggest public health challenge the world has faced in recent memory. Our technical experts are at the forefront of the response, providing outstanding care, educating the public, advising the government and other health institutions, and conducting research to better understand the virus and the outbreak. This is an all-hands-on-deck moment, and we are acting accordingly.
Tti testing laboratories operate at world-class standards on a global basis with global partner MTS supporting refinery, distributors and other businesses with below mentioned features:
- Globally Recognized ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited Petroleum Testing Services
- OGRA Approved Laboratory
- Technical Support, Trouble Shooting & Personalized Customer Services
- Fastest Reporting Time
- Exclusive Packages for Annual Testing Services Contracts
In order to ensure COVID-19 Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) comply with Protection and Quality Assurance Requirements, it is important to verify and inspect products so that they reach the frontline healthcare personnel and the consumers with approved quality measures and to achieve traceability and consistency in the supply chain, produced goods and in future shipments.
Please find below the Salient features of our COVID-19 Personal Protection Equipment (PPEs) Testing Program.
COVID-19 PPEs Testing Services:
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- Face Mask
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Test Parameters |
Method |
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ASTM F2100:2019 |
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BFE (Bacterial Filtration Efficiency) |
ASTM F2101 |
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PFE (Particulate Filtration Efficiency) |
ASTM F2299 |
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Breathability |
MIL-M-36954C |
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Resistance to synthetic blood penetration |
ASTM 1862 |
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Flame retardant |
16 CFR 1610 |
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EN 14683:2019 |
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BFE (Bacterial Filtration Efficiency) |
EN 14683 Annex B |
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Differential Pressure (Breathability) |
EN 14683 Annex C |
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Synthetic Blood Penetration for Face Mask, Pressure: 16kPa (120mmHg)* |
ISO 22609 |
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Microbial cleanliness (Bioburden) |
EN 14683 Annex D (ISO 11737 Part 1) |
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General – Materials and construction & Design |
EN 14683 |
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Assessment of Antibacterial Finishes |
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Assessment of Antibacterial Finishes (Qualitative) |
AATCC 147 |
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Assessment of Antibacterial Finishes (Quantitative) |
AATCC 100 |
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Assessment of Antiviral Finishes |
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Determination of antiviral activity of textile products |
ISO 18184:2019 |
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- EU Standards Gowns & Coverall
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Test Parameters |
Method |
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EN 13795‐1:2019 |
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Resistance to Dry Microbial Penetration |
EN ISO 22612 |
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Resistance to Wet Microbial Penetration |
EN ISO 22610 |
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Cleanliness microbial / Bioburden |
EN ISO 11737-1 |
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Particle Shed analysis (Lint Generation) |
EN ISO 9073-10 |
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Resistance to liquid penetration Hydrostatic Pressure |
EN ISO 811 |
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Hydraulic bursting Strength (Dry/Wet) |
EN ISO 13938-1 |
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Tensile Strength (Dry/Wet) |
EN 29073-3 |
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EN 13795‐2:2019 |
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Resistance to Dry Microbial Penetration |
EN ISO 22612 |
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Cleanliness microbial / Bioburden |
EN ISO 11737-1 |
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Particle Shed analysis (Lint Generation) |
EN ISO 9073-10 |
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Hydraulic bursting Strength (Dry/Wet) |
EN ISO 13938-1 |
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Tensile Strength (Dry) |
EN 29073-3 |
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EN 13034:2005 + A1:2009 |
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Pre-Treatment by Dry Cleaning (5 Cycles) |
EN 14325:2004 clause 4.2 |
ISO 3176 |
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Pre-Treatment by washing (5 Cycles) |
EN 14325:2004 clause 4.2 |
ISO 6331 |
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Pre-Treatment by Cleaning & Disinfection |
EN 14325:2004 clause 4.2 |
ISO 3176 / ISO 6331 |
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Abrasion Resistance (Up to 2000 Cycles) |
EN 14325:2004 clause 4.4 |
EN 12947-3 |
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Tear Resistance – Non woven |
EN 14325:2004 clause 4.7 |
ISO 9073-5 |
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Tensile Strength |
EN 14325:2004 clause 4.9 |
EN 13934-2 |
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Puncture Resistance |
EN 14325:2004 clause 4.10 |
EN 864 |
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Liquid Repellency |
EN 14325:2004 clause 4.12 |
EN ISO 6530 |
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Resistance to penetration by liquids |
EN 14325:2004 clause 4.13 |
EN ISO 6530 |
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Seam Strength (Per Seam) |
EN 13034:2005 |
EN ISO 13935-3 |
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- US Standards Gowns & Coverall
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Test Parameters |
Method |
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ASTM F3352:2019 |
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Impact Penetration |
AATCC 42-2017 |
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Fluid Resistant/Hydrostatic Test |
AATCC 127-2018 |
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Viral Penetration Resistance |
ASTM F1671 |
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Tensile Strength |
ASTM D5034 |
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Tear Strength |
ASTM D5733 |
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Seam Strength |
ASTM D751 /ASTM D1683 |
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Lint Generation |
ISO 9073-10 |
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Evaporative Resistance |
ASTM F1686-B |
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ASTM F3352:2019 |
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Impact Penetration |
AATCC 42-2017 |
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Fluid Resistant/Hydrostatic Test |
AATCC 127-2018 |
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Viral Penetration Resistance |
ASTM F1671 |
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Blood Penetration-Drapes |
ASTM F1670 |
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Tensile Strength |
ASTM D5034 |
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Tear Strength |
ASTM D5733 |
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Seam Strength |
ASTM D751 /ASTM D1683 |
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Lint Generation |
ISO 9073-10 |
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Evaporative Resistance |
ASTM F1686-B |
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AAMI PB 70 |
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Level 1 |
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Breaking Strength of Non-Woven |
ASTM D5034 |
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Tear Strength of fabric by trapezoid Method |
ASTM D5733 |
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Seam strength |
ASTM D1683 |
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Water Resistance: Impact Penetration (Critical Area & Less Critical Area) |
AATCC 42 |
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Level 2 |
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Breaking Strength of Non-Woven |
ASTM D5034 |
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Tear Strength of fabric by trapezoid Method |
ASTM D5733 |
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Seam strength |
ASTM D1683 |
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Water Resistance: Impact Penetration (Critical Area & Less Critical Area) |
AATCC 42 |
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Water Resistance: Hydrostatic Pressure Test (Critical Area & Less Critical Area) |
AATCC 127 |
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Level 3 |
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Breaking Strength of Non-Woven |
ASTM D5034 |
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Tear Strength of fabric by trapezoid Method |
ASTM D5733 |
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Seam strength |
ASTM D1683 |
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Water Resistance: Impact Penetration (Critical Area & Less Critical Area) |
AATCC 42 |
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Water Resistance: Hydrostatic Pressure Test (Critical Area & Less Critical Area) |
AATCC 127 |
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Level 4 |
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Breaking Strength of Non-Woven |
ASTM D5034 |
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Tear Strength of fabric by trapezoid Method |
ASTM D5733 |
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Seam strength |
ASTM D1683 |
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Water Resistance: Impact Penetration (Critical Area & Less Critical Area) |
AATCC 42 |
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Water Resistance: Hydrostatic Pressure Test (Critical Area & Less Critical Area) |
AATCC 127 |
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Blood Penetration |
ASTM F1670 |
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Viral Penetration Resistance |
ASTM F1671 (Under Development) |
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- Microbiology
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Test Parameters |
Method |
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Assessment of Antibacterial Finishes |
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Assessment of Antibacterial Finishes (Qualitative) |
AATCC 147 |
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Assessment of Antibacterial Finishes (Quantitative) |
AATCC 100 |
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Assessment of Antibacterial Finishes (Quantitative) |
ASTM 2149 |
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Resistance to Wet Microbial Penetration |
EN ISO 22610 |
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Resistance to Dry Microbial Penetration |
EN ISO 22612 |
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Cleanliness microbial / Bioburden |
EN ISO 11737-1 |
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Assessment of Antiviral Finishes |
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Determination of antiviral activity of textile products |
ISO 18184:2019 |
COVID-19 Personal Protective Equipment Inspection Services:
Tti Inspections (Pvt) Ltd is one of the leading 3rd Party Inspection Company providing globally recognized ISO/IEC 17020 Accredited Inspection services to a wide range of product lines, Suppliers and Importers around the globe. Tti Inspections (Pvt) Ltd is also a PSQCA Approved Inspection Agency which is a mandatory Inspection license from the Government of Pakistan (GOP) – Ministry of Science & Technology for operating an Inspection Agency in Pakistan.
Ensure ‘Suppliers’ of all COVID-19 Protective Wear comply with basic requirements, specifically Weight and Functionality of the Product to set standard and consistency in the shipment.
Inspection Parameters:
Quality Verification:
Complete Shipment quantity is verified against order quantity.
Product Conformity:
Style, Material and Color is verified physically against the customer original sample.
Workmanship:
Product is checked on AQL standard and on basis of defect classification to derive overall product conformance.
Packing/Marking:
Detailed witnessing of Packing and marking is carried out at both individual and carton pack stage with customer provided specification.
Measurement:
Product is examined thoroughly with customer required characteristics to quantify and determine the acceptance criteria.