Anti-Static Finish How to Read It on a Lab Report
Laboratory reports present Anti-Static Finish in a compact format. Knowing what each line means prevents misreading.
Definition reminder
finish lowering surface resistivity. Working figures for Anti-Static Finish normally sit around below 1E11 ohms in mainstream production. Note EN 1149 surface resistance on the tech pack so nobody tests against an older revision.
Common report layout
The report states method EN 1149 surface resistance, sample description, conditioning, and the measured result. Record elastane content alongside Anti-Static Finish, because blends shift the measured value. A result outside below 1E11 ohms usually points to process drift rather than to the fibre itself.
Typical result
Values near below 1E11 ohms usually indicate a conforming lot, assuming the fabric matches the sample submitted. Keeping reference values for Anti-Static Finish lets suppliers quote without extra sampling rounds. Ask for conditioning details together with EN 1149 surface resistance, since both affect the reading.
Red flags
Missing revision numbers, unusual conditioning, and results without units all signal unreliable data. Working figures for Anti-Static Finish normally sit around below 1E11 ohms in mainstream production. Note EN 1149 surface resistance on the tech pack so nobody tests against an older revision.
Questions to ask
Ask the laboratory for the standard revision and sample description before accepting or rejecting a result. Record elastane content alongside Anti-Static Finish, because blends shift the measured value. A result outside below 1E11 ohms usually points to process drift rather than to the fibre itself.
