Recover™ Lab Services
About Recover™ Lab Services
Recover™ Lab Services provides ISO‑17025 accredited textile testing and analysis, including fiber‑level characterization, yarn and fabric evaluation, and compliance verification to ensure quality, traceability, and reliable sustainability claims across the supply chain.
It is designed for apparel brands, manufacturers, mills, and suppliers seeking independent, standardized laboratory results to validate materials performance and meet growing regulatory and sustainability requirements.
Our ISO 17025-accredited laboratory offer the following services and analysis for fibers, yarns and garments:
Recycled and Virgin Fiber Characterization | Recycled and Virgin Fiber Characterization | Other Textiles (yarns, fabrics and garment) Characterization | Recover™ Partner Laboratories |
Physical testing | Chemical testing | Characterization of spinning technology | Restricted Substances List (RSL) compliance testing |
| Length and length uniformity of fibers+ | Fiber composition (quantitative)+ | Textiles – determination of mass per unit area | Recover™ tracer identification and verification |
| Breaking strength and elongation of fibers+ | Determination of improper material by colouring/bleaching method | Textiles – determination of number of threads per unit length | Full portfolio of analytical and performance tests under petition |
| Determination of nep and nep size in fibers | Determination of pH+ | Textiles – fabric construction | |
| Determination of improper materials | Colorfastness to domestic laundering+ | Colorfastness to rubbing | |
| Determination of non-shredded material+ | Colorfastness to chlorine water | ||
| Linear density of textile fibers | Colorfastness to pool water | ||
| Tensile properties of single textile fibers | Test under accreditation scope. | ||
| Crimp frequency of manufactured staple fibers | |||
| Fiber-to-metal friction | |||
| Colorimetry – Part 1: CIE standard colorimetric observers+ | |||
| Instrumental assessment of relative whiteness | |||
| Test under accreditation scope. |
What sets us appart?
Recover™ Lab Services was established to address a critical need in the textile industry: the lack of ISO 17025-accredited independent laboratories specializing in fiber-level testing for recycled materials. With our ISO 17025 accreditation, we guarantee accuracy, reliability, standardization, and technical competence in every analysis. Our lab provides brands and manufacturers with rigorous and consistent quality assessments, backed by cutting-edge technology and expert knowledge.
Recover™ Lab Services drives transparency and traceability across the supply chain, helping the industry meet increasing sustainability requirements and promoting a circular textile economy.
For more information on our services, prices and lead times, contact our quality team.
Certifications
As leaders in sustainability, we are committed to improving the environmental performance of our products and solutions. We are third-party certified and aligned with the industry standards.
Recover™ Lab Services holds three key certifications and accreditation that demonstrate its commitment to quality, reliability, and sustainability: ISO 17025, which ensures the lab’s fiber analysis meets global standards for accuracy and consistency; ISO 9001, which reflects a robust quality management system focused on customer satisfaction and continuous improvement; and the Global Recycled Standard (GRS). Recover™ Lab Services plays a vital role in supporting GRS verification processes by providing accurate and standardized fiber-level testing for textile materials.
Recover™ Global Footprint
Recover has a global network of laboratories, strategically located across multiple countries. Each facility operates under unified quality standards, ensuring consistent excellence and reliability in every region we serve.
• Spain | Recover™ Headquarters & Innovation Center (ISO 9001 / ISO 17025 / GRS)
•Bangladesh (ISO 9001 / ISO 17025 / GRS)
•Vietnam (ISO 9001 / GRS) •El Salvador (ISO 9001 / GRS)
Let's get in touch!
For more information on our services, prices and lead times, contact our quality team through the link below.