Awareness is increasing about the presence of microplastics in our seas, land, and air — and of their negative effects on ecosystems, animals and people.
The wearing and washing of textiles made from synthetic (plastic) fibers is one recognized source of microplastics in the environment. These microfibers, which are stripped and carried off by friction and turbulence in the washing machine, enter our wastewater, eventually ending up in the environment.
To address this problem, different evaluation methods were developed by various well-recognized global organizations.
For instance, The Microfiber Consortium (TMC) approved SGS textile testing laboratories to carry out tests for TMC member organizations according to the internal TMC test method. The new testing service focuses on the fiber releasing performance of the fabric materials, which helps to understand the effect of fabric structures and different treatment processes during the fabric production on the fiber releasing
performances. The method also allows faster access to microfiber releasing performance data with the accelerated washing procedures.
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.
Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.
SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH0002497458, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW).
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