At a glance
SDLABCOMO is an Accredia-accredited laboratory specialising in chemical testing on textiles, apparel, leather, hides and furnishing materials. Its operating site is at Via Pitagora 2, 22070 Casnate con Bernate, province of Como (Italy), and it performs tests according to the applicable national and international methods.
The laboratory performs both accredited and non-accredited tests: the accredited scope can be verified in the official Accredia list.
Not every catalogue test is covered by the accreditation: the list of accredited tests is published and verifiable in the official Accredia database. Check the Accredia accredited tests.
| Code | Test | Method |
|---|---|---|
| TCB 001 | Determination of pH of aqueous extract | ISO 3071:2020 / GB/T 7573-2009 |
| TCB 002 | Formaldehyde free and hydrolyzed (water extract) | ISO 14184-1:2011 / GB/T 2912.1-2009 |
| TCB 003 | Odour test | GB 18401:2010 |
| TCA 001 | Aromatic amines derived from azo colorants | ISO 14362-1:2017 / GB/T 17592-2011 |
| TCA 002 | Determination of 4-aminoazobenzene | ISO 14362-3:2017 / GB/T 23344:2009 |
| TCA 003 | Alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEO) | ISO 18254-1:2016 |
| TCA 004 | Alkylphenols (AP) | ISO 21084:2019 |
| TCA 005 | Pentachlorophenol - tetrachlorophenol and salts/esters | UNI 11057:2003 |
| TCA 006 | Allergenic dispersed dyes | DIN 54231:2005 |
| TCA 007 | Cancerogen dispersed dyes | DIN 54231:2005 |
| TCA 008 | Metals extracted by acidic artificial perspiration | EN 16711-2:2015 / GB/T 17593-2:2007 |
| TCA 009 | Metals using microwave digestion | EN 16711-1:2015 |
| TCA 010 | Phthalate content - Tetrahydrofuran method | ISO 14389:2014 / CPSC-CH-C1001-09.4 |
| TCA 011 | Perfluorinated compounds (PFC) | UNI CEN/TS 15968:2010 |
| TCA 012 | Total fluorine content | Metodo interno |
| TCA 013 | Chlorobenzenes and chlorotoluenes | DIN 54232:2010 / EN 17137:2024 |
| TCA 014 | Organotin compounds - Part 1 | ISO 22744-1:2020 |
| TCA 015 | Dimethylfumarate (DMFu) | EN 17130:2019 |
| TCA 019 | DNA in cotton - Part 1 | ISO 5354-1:2025 |
| TCA 020 | Biocide additives - Part 1: 2-Phenylphenol/triclosan | EN 17134-1:2024 |
| TCA 021 | Chlorinated solvent content | MI07 rev.0 2026 |
| TCA 022 | Dyes after methanol extraction | DIN 54231:2022-09 |
| TCA 023 | Glycol derivatives | MI09 rev.0 2026 |
| TCA 025 | Dimethylformamide (DMF) by gas chromatography | DIN EN 17131:2019-09 |
| TCA 026 | Heavy metals - Part 3: Chromium (VI) by spectrophotometry | GB/T 17593.3-2006 |
| TCA 027 | Certain flame retardants | ISO 17881-1:2013 + ISO 17881-2:2016 |
| TCA 028 | Volatile organic compounds (VOC) | MI08 rev.0 2026 |
| TCA 029 | PFAS - Part 1: alkaline extract | EN 17681-1:2025 |
| TCA 030 | Absorbable organically bound halogens (AOX) | MI05 rev.0 2026 |
| TCA 031 | Footwear - PAH in footwear materials | ISO 16190:2021 |
| TCA 032 | SCCP and MCCP by GC-NCI-MS | ISO 22818:2021 |
| TCA 033 | Total Lead (Pb) in nonmetal children's products | CPSC-CH-E1002-08.3:2012 |
| TCA 034 | N-nitrosamines from elastomer/rubber teats | EN 12868:2017 |
| TCA 035 | PAHs for GS Marks | AfPS GS 2019:01 PAK |
| TCA 036 | Nickel release from posts and skin contact articles | EN 1811:2023 |
| TCA 037 | Organic fluorine - Part 2 (volatile compounds GC) | EN 17681-2:2022 |
| TCA 038 | Presence of tin (screening) | MI11 rev.0 2026 |
| TCA 039 | Dyestuffs - Part 3: certain carcinogenic dyestuffs | ISO 16373-3:2014 |
| TCA 040 | Biocide additives - Part 2: Chlorophenol preservatives | EN 17134-2:2023 |
| TCA 042 | Plastics - Cadmium by wet decomposition | EN 1122:2001 |
The main families of chemical tests in the catalogue, with internal test codes and the materials they can be run on.
Measures the residual acidity or alkalinity left by finishing treatments: an out-of-range pH can cause skin irritation and yellowing.
Determination of free and hydrolysed formaldehyde by water extraction, required by many buyer specifications and regulations for apparel and furnishings.
Screening for carcinogenic aromatic amines releasable by azo dyes, among the substances restricted by REACH for skin-contact articles.
Metals extracted in acidic artificial perspiration or total content after microwave digestion, including hexavalent chromium and nickel release.
Quantification of alkylphenol ethoxylates and alkylphenols, surfactants restricted across textile supply chains and major voluntary standards.
Phthalates, PFAS and perfluorinated compounds, flame retardants, chlorophenols, allergenic and carcinogenic dyes, solvents and volatile organic compounds.
Quantitative and qualitative fibre composition analysis for labelling under Reg. (EU) 1007/2011, using IR spectroscopy, microscopy and dissolution tests.
Leather chemistry and fastness: specific determinations for footwear, leather goods and accessories, alongside physical and performance testing.
The most common questions on accreditation, materials, turnaround and sample shipping.
At SDLABCOMO, Via Pitagora 2, 22070 Casnate con Bernate, province of Como (Italy). The laboratory tests textiles, apparel, leather, hides and furnishing materials, and is a few minutes from the Como Sud motorway exit. Samples can be delivered by hand or shipped by courier.
Yes. SDLABCOMO holds Accredia accreditation certificate no. 02344 under UNI CEI EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018. The current list of accredited tests can be consulted in the official Accredia database and on the Accredited tests page of this site.
pH of the aqueous extract, formaldehyde, aromatic amines from azo dyes, heavy metals, APEO and alkylphenols, phthalates, PFAS, flame retardants and other restricted substances, plus fibre composition and extractable matter. Methods applied include ISO, EN, UNI, AATCC, ASTM, DIN and GB.
No. The catalogue covers more than 195 tests, while Accredia accreditation no. 02344 covers a defined subset of tests and methods. The distinction is always stated: the full catalogue is on the Testing catalogue page, the accredited list on the Accredited tests page.
Yes. Besides textiles, SDLABCOMO performs chemical, physical and performance tests on leather and hides, footwear, leather goods and accessories, including nickel release and fastness testing. These tests are collected on the Leather testing page.
Yes. Samples reach the laboratory in Casnate con Bernate from all over Italy and from Europe, delivered by hand or shipped by courier. Simply enclose the completed sample entry form available on the Access to services page.
Where technically possible results are returned within 24-48 hours, with no rush surcharge. Some tests require longer conditioning or execution times: the timeline is confirmed when the sample is accepted.
Download and fill in the sample entry form from the Access to services page, stating the material and the tests required, and send it with the sample. Alternatively describe your need through the contact form or call +39 031 4436990: the laboratory will indicate suitable tests, timing and costs.
Yes. The laboratory investigates complaints and defects: stains, breakages, dyeing faults and anomalies found in production or after sale. The analysis reconstructs the most likely cause and indicates the tests that can confirm it.
On the Accredited tests page of this site, which lists test, method and technique for each matrix, and in the official Accredia database by searching for laboratory no. 02344.
Check SDLABCOMO S.r.l. and the current list of accredited tests.
European framework for the restricted substances mentioned on this page.
Reference for fibre composition analysis.
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