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LAB TESTING

NPIA provides service of testing cashmere fibre for purity, count and other specification with steps as follows

Step One

1

Company who are interested to have their fibre can drop that sample to NPIA office, pay a minimla charge.

Step Two

2

After receiving the sample from members , NPIA sends to Nepal Bureau of Standards and Metrology (NBSM) with details of test required ( count , composition , fibre diameter etc.) .

Step Three

3

NBSM charge some fee for testing.

Step Four

4

We can also send the samples to provide testing service from SGS or Intertek if required by members, with certain fees.

Quality Standards

  • Fiber Diameter: Should not exceed 17 microns.
  • Fiber Purity: The yarn should have a minimum of 97% Pashmina fiber.
  • Fiber Strength: Not specified.
  • Fiber Composition: If mixed with any other fibers, the yarn should have a minimum of 51% Pashmina content.
  • Yarn Count: Not specified.
  • Color Fastness: The fiber should feature durable color fastness.
  • Harmful AZO Dyeing Usage: The fiber should be free from harmful AZO dyeing.