What is being tested?
We assess interior design materials like curtains, upholstery fabrics and decoration materials. In addition to testing the utilisation properties such as wear, resistance and colour fastness tests, the main focus is on tests for burning behaviour, smoke emission and dripping behaviour.
OETI has an extensive field of expertise and can offer a wide range of services and tests. We always put quality first; thus, all tests are subject to a quality management system according to EN ISO/IEC 17025.
Here is a small excerpt from our comprehensive test repertoire.
Fire tests
- Testing and classification of the burning behaviour of curtains and curtain-like products, EN 13773 / EN 1101 / EN 1102 / EN 13772
- Burning behaviour of upholstery fabrics, ÖNORM B 3825
- Ignitability of upholstered furniture, EN 1021-1 / EN1021-2 / BS 5852
- Swiss fire index class, SN 198898
- Burning behaviour, smoke emission and dripping behaviour, ÖNORM A 3800-1
- Fire behaviour of equipment materials, ÖNORM B 3822
- Burning behaviour of bedding items, ÖNORM S 1457 / EN ISO 12952 / EN 597 / EN 14533
- Burning behaviour of floor coverings, EN 13501-1 / EN ISO 9239-1 / EN ISO 11925-2
- Burning behaviour of building products, EN 13501-1 / EN 13823 / EN ISO 11925-2
Product tests
A comprehensive list of our colour fastness tests is available here.
- Testing and classification of upholstery fabrics according to EN 14465
- Testing of plastic-coated textiles according to EN 15618
- A wide range of wear- and resistance tests
- Colour fastness tests for textiles
Special tests and complaints processing
- Vehicle fittings
- Geotextiles
- Drainage plates
- As an independent testing institute, we are also available to assist you with complaint processing for testing and preserving evidence.
- Contact us to develop a tailor-made test program for your products, applications and needs.
What are the advantages of testing your interior design materials with OETI?
- Our quality guarantee: we are an accredited testing laboratory and certification body under EN ISO/IEC 17025 and EN ISO/IEC 17065 standards. On EU level, we are a Notified Body (NB 0534).
- EU-wide recognition: EU regulations (Regulation of Construction Products 305/2011) require that construction products' reaction to fire performance is tested and classified by a notified body (NB). OETI is such a notified body.
- With our testing and certification services, we support our customers in developing new products, improving existing products and consequently increasing our customers‘ competitiveness – nationally and internationally.
- We guarantee reliable, high-quality consulting and testing services aligned with the latest standards on the market.
- Our experts work independently, professionally and efficiently to find solutions for you.
Who are our interior design materials’ tests suitable for?
- Producers of interior design materials
- Retailers of interior design materials
OETI is a professional testing laboratory with outstanding expertise in carpet testing. We use this know-how to develop new products and improve the performance of existing products.
We have been working with OETI for over 30 years. The competence of the OETI Vienna staff is decisive for us when it comes to developing and implementing testing concepts aimed at investigating the causes of defects and damage that have occurred.
Complete satisfaction with OETI for over 15 years: we appreciate the extraordinary know-how, the quick, uncomplicated communication with the entire OETI team and the constant willingness to support us in technical matters.
The use of pollutant-free products and building materials is very important, mainly because the issue of allergens is becoming increasingly crucial for the end user. The CLEANAIR indoor air certification provides general contractors with an additional quality check.
For decades, OETI has certified our curtains and upholstery fabrics according to their flame retardancy and other technical properties. We are delighted with the customer orientation and the service speed.
OETI a été d'une grande aide tout au long du processus de certification et nous a soutenus à tous les niveaux face aux différents défis auxquels nous avons été confrontés. Nous pouvons leur poser n'importe quelle question à tout moment.