MADE Lab’s testing program is designed to transform the branded apparel industry by empowering manufacturers and decorators with critical insights into fabric performance and decoration techniques. To meet increasing demand and further our mission of creating a better industry, we are expanding our capabilities.
The Purpose of Testing: Elevating Industry Standards
Our testing program bridges the gap between garment production and decoration by:
- Enhancing Manufacturer Outputs: Testing helps refine fabrics and improve quality control during manufacturing.
- Supporting Decorators: We provide detailed recommendations for achieving optimal decoration results, saving time and resources.
- Advancing Color and Print Compatibility: MADE conducts precise color assessments and evaluates fabric responses to inks, pretreatments, and curing methods to ensure vibrant, durable results.
- Standardizing Industry Practices: Through rigorous testing, we create benchmarks and guidelines that establish industry-wide consistency and reliability.
MADE Lab partners with clients like SanMar to test garments for screen printing, embroidery, heat tolerance, and DTG applications. These results not only optimize product development but also provide practical, data-driven decoration recommendations.
How We Test At MADE Lab
Expanded Roles to Support Growth
As demand grows, we’re scaling up our team to enhance testing capacity and efficiency:
- Lab Testing Technician: This role focuses on conducting and documenting textile tests, maintaining equipment, and ensuring accurate results. Responsibilities include detailed sample evaluation, reporting, and identifying process improvements.
- Lab Assistant: Supporting lab operations, the assistant handles sample preparation, screen-making, ink mixing, and general maintenance. This ensures smooth workflows and allows technicians to focus on high-level testing.
These positions enable us to deliver faster, more comprehensive results while maintaining the high standards our clients expect.
A Broader Impact
With these expansions, MADE Lab will deepen its support for the apparel industry by:
- Expanding our capacity to take on more projects.
- Offering more services to aid fabric development and decoration including comparative testing and decoration recommendations.
- Building a centralized data system to analyze and share testing insights.
- Setting new benchmarks for innovation and quality in apparel decoration.
MADE Lab is committed to making the branded apparel industry more efficient, informed, and effective—one test at a time.
