Range of Services
- Physical testing of yarns, fabrics, technical textiles along the entire textile value chain
- Fencing tests according to EN13567:2002+A1:2007
- Testing of cut resistance of underwear for ski athletes according to FIS-DITF standard
- Standardized method for the determination of the area coverage of ready-to-use for single-use disinfection wipes for use in the medical sector (DIN SPEC 13285:2025-06)
- Development of new testing methods and testing in the field of surface hygiene
- Determination of tensile strength/elongation on safety belts
- Testings according to automotive standards (e.g. Evo 130.61)
- Fiber composite tests of various types
- Specific, individual testings incl. damage cases
- List of services - further testings on request
Infos und Downloads
A stab-resistant glove featuring 3D-printed components provides safety for security personnel—for example, protection against medical needles during people checks. DITF researchers Andreas Scherrieble and Matthias Schweins demonstrate in the video how it performs and how safety is ensured.
Fencing outfits need to provide reliable protection against injuries. For years, the DITF have been testing jackets, pants, gloves, as well as socks and undershirts worn by fencers. Read more
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The DITF, in collaboration with industry, have developed an innovative test method in accordance with DIN SPEC 13285:2025-06 to determine the coverage area of pre-moistened single-use disinfectant wipes.
It’s not just broken legs and sprained ligaments - severe cuts are also a risk in skiing accidents. Cut-resistant ski underwear provides protection against this. The DITF conduct material tests for the FIS.
Information on the tests for the FIS label