Wear & Tear Testing

Wear & Tear Testing is one of the most important durability checks used in professional apparel manufacturing. At Svasti, every fabric and finished garment undergoes multi-stage abrasion tests, stretch-recovery evaluations, seam-stress checks, and general friction simulations. These procedures help us understand how a fabric behaves after regular daily wear, intense movement, and repeated mechanical stress — ensuring that customers receive clothing with long-term structural integrity. This process is used widely in textile engineering, sportswear development, and industrial uniform production, and we adapt these standards to everyday garments without compromising comfort.

Tests Included

  • Abrasion resistance testing (Martindale method)
  • Stretch and recovery behaviour analysis
  • Surface pilling susceptibility evaluation
  • Friction tests simulating daily wear
  • Stress-point seam reinforcement checks

Best For

  • Daily-wear T-shirts and knits
  • Workwear or outdoor garments
  • Bottomwear with repeated movement
  • Fabrics at risk of premature thinning
  • Any garment where durability is expected long-term

How We Perform the Testing

Our process follows widely accepted textile durability protocols. We run abrasion simulations using circular friction pads under controlled pressure to mimic long-term wear in real-world environments. Stretch-recovery testing involves repeatedly extending the fabric in multiple directions to determine whether the fibers return to their original state or deform over time. High-stress seams — such as underarm joins, shoulder lines, and pocket openings — undergo tug-testing to identify early signs of thread failure or needle-hole elongation. These controlled procedures give us data on fabric endurance, stability, and surface retention.

What It Means for Your Garments

Proper wear-testing eliminates the guesswork behind fabric longevity. Instead of relying solely on GSM or fiber blends, we measure how materials perform when exposed to stress. This protects customers from thinning fabrics, weak seams, premature fading, or garments that lose structure too quickly. By running technical assessments before production, we can choose better fabric suppliers, modify stitch density, reinforce weak zones, and ensure all Svasti garments remain stable after months or years of daily wear.