ISO 12947

ISO 12947:2019 is the internationally recognized standard for determining the abrasion resistance of textile fabrics using a Martindale abrasion tester. As part of quality assurance and durability testing, this standard plays a vital role for businesses in the textile, apparel, automotive interiors, upholstery, and fashion industries. At Quality Asia Certification, we support manufacturers and brands to demonstrate compliance, boost product performance, and meet international durability expectations by helping them achieve ISO 12947 certification.

Whether you're a fabric manufacturer, exporter, or brand supplying to premium markets, ISO 12947 testing and certification ensures that your textile products can withstand real-world wear and tear—making them globally competitive.

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What is ISO 12947?

ISO 12947:2019 – Textiles – Determination of the Abrasion Resistance of Fabrics by the Martindale Method is a testing standard that evaluates how well fabrics resist surface wear from rubbing. The certification involves a standardized testing method where fabric specimens are subjected to controlled friction cycles until thread breakdown or appearance change is noticed.

The standard is broken into multiple parts:

  1. ISO 12947-1: Specification of the Martindale abrasion testing machine
  2. ISO 12947-2: Determination of specimen breakdown
  3. ISO 12947-3: Determination of mass loss
  4. ISO 12947-4: Assessment of appearance change

Certification ensures that the fabric meets defined abrasion performance levels and is suitable for use in heavy-duty or high-contact applications.

Why is ISO 12947 important?

With consumer expectations growing and global market competition increasing, durability and performance are critical differentiators for textile products. ISO 12947 helps you:

  1. Validate the endurance of your fabric materials
  2. Meet buyer and importer specifications for quality and longevity
  3. Reduce returns and complaints by ensuring wear-resistant products
  4. Improve marketability of your products in both domestic and international markets

Brands, designers, and manufacturers who invest in ISO 12947 compliance are seen as quality-first, globally aligned, and consumer-conscious.

What are the benefits of ISO 12947?

✅ Scientific Evaluation of Fabric Durability: Provides standardized results for abrasion resistance using the Martindale test.

✅ Compliance with Industry Requirements: Recognized across textile, furniture, transport, and fashion industries.

✅ Supports Product Innovation: Helps R&D teams develop better-performing fabrics.

✅ Boosts Product Reliability: Reduces quality-related rejections in domestic and export markets.

✅ Data-Driven Decision Making: Offers measurable metrics for fabric performance and longevity.

What kind of businesses can benefit from ISO 12947?

Adopting ISO 12947:2019 certification through Quality Asia Certification helps your business:

  1. 📌 Enhance Product Reputation: Demonstrates commitment to international textile standards, which boosts buyer trust.
  2. 📌 Access Global Markets: Many international buyers and suppliers require ISO 12947 compliance for textile procurement.
  3. 📌 Reduce Customer Complaints: Improved durability leads to better customer satisfaction and fewer product issues.
  4. 📌 Increase Operational Efficiency: Better product design reduces waste and production inefficiencies.
  5. 📌 Win More Contracts: Government and export tenders often prioritize certified quality standards.
  6. 📌 Differentiate from Competitors: Use ISO certification as a marketing edge in B2B and retail channels.



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Top management commitment while practicing and accomplishing the standard is the key to success.

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Keeping staff informed about the ongoing practices, a well-communicated plan would increase the motivation and zeal of working in them.

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Making sure that the various departments of the organization work as a team for the benefit of the organization and customers as well.

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Review systems, policies, processes, and procedures for a smooth working of QMS.

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Speaking to customers & suppliers while getting feedback & working on improvements.

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Training staff carrying out the internal audits with the opportunity for improvement.

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Celebrate your achievement and use the QualityAsia Assurance Mark on your literature, promotional material, and website.

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Ensure continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and updating your quality management practices.

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Promote a culture of quality by encouraging innovation, accountability, and employee involvement at every level of the organization.

Why QualityAsia?

QualityAsia always vanguard in the auditing and governing of internationally acclaimed standards practices. At QualityAsia, we focus on driving the success of our clients through creating excellence with our trained professional auditors. The content of our service provision, comply with international certification rules defined by the accreditation bodies without burning a hole in your pocket. We will take you through the journey of audits with our best kept audit practices, viz.:

Initial Certification – Stage 1 (Preparatory Phase)
  • Thorough documented information review.
  • Exchange of information with staff through online or onsite presence.
  • Identification of key performances, processes & objectives as per the standard requisites.
  • Analysis of facilities, infrastructure, systems and processes in regard with the requested certification scope with a resource allocation review.

Initial Certification – Stage 2 (On-site Audit)
  • Measurement, reporting & reviewing the performances against key performances objectives.
  • Reviewing the suitability of the system meeting the legal, regulatory & contractual requirements.
  • Operational control of processes, internal audits & management reviews while understanding the responsibilities for the policies.
  • Conclusion based on prescriptive requirements, policy, performance objectives, staff skill, operations, procedures, internal audits, etc.


    Surveillance & Certification Renewal

    Drawing out the scrutiny on various aspects of the previously done audits on effectiveness while reviewing the various processes and control of the operations in the QMS and finally going for the recertification.

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