Name Planned shipping method Start Date  
Wear Resistance PV 3908
Parameters (quantitative): Weight loss [mg], Change in color (abrasion image) [grade]
Article Number: 2010681
Description: This Proficiency Test is part of the certification program at Volkswagen, independently of this, participation is possible for every laboratory.
Category: physical mechanical testing material testing textiles
Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation.
Shipping at room temperature May 2027 Add to cart
Weathering (Dry, Hot) - Kalahari test PV 3929
Parameters (quantitative): Colour change (greyscale) [grade], Change in colour (measurement 45°as:15° ΔE*-value) [-], Change in colour (measurement 45°as:25° ΔE*-value) [-], Change in colour (measurement 45°as:45° ΔE*-value) [-], Change in colour (measurement 45°as:75° ΔE*-value) [-], Change in colour (measurement 45°as:110° ΔE*-value) [-]
Article Number: 2010128
Category: chemical-physical testing material testing plastics (thermoplastics)
Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation.
Shipping at room temperature April 2027 Add to cart
Weathering (Humid, Hot) - Florida test PV 3930
Parameters (quantitative): Colour change (greyscale) [grade], Change in colour (measurement 45°as:15° ΔE*-value) [-], Change in colour (measurement 45°as:25° ΔE*-value) [-], Change in colour (measurement 45°as:45° ΔE*-value) [-], Change in colour (measurement 45°as:75° ΔE*-value) [-], Change in colour (measurement 45°as:110° ΔE*-value) [-]
Article Number: 2010130
Description: This Proficiency Test is part of the certification program at Volkswagen, independently of this, participation is possible for every laboratory.
Category: chemical-physical testing material testing plastics (thermoplastics)
Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation.
Unfortunately, no further booking is possible this year.
Shipping at room temperature April 2026
Weathering (Humid, Hot) - Florida test PV 3930
Article Number: 2010130
April 2027 Add to cart
Width and thickness of specimen (type 1A)
Parameters (quantitative): Width [mm], Thickness [mm]
Article Number: 2010978
Category: physical mechanical testing material testing plastics (thermoplastics)
Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation.
Is currently underway. Can still be booked.
Shipping at room temperature April 2026 Add to cart
Width and thickness of specimen (type 1A)
Article Number: 2010978
April 2027 Add to cart
Wipe scratch resistance (Crockmeter) DBL 5425 (A.1.17)
Parameters (quantitative): Residual gloss [%], Residual gloss following reflow [%]
Article Number: 2010545
Category: physical mechanical testing material testing plastics (painting)
Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation.
Shipping at room temperature May 2027 Add to cart
Xenon Arc Light Aging PV 1303
Parameters (quantitative): Colour change ΔL*-value [-], Colour change Δa*-value [-], Colour change Δb*-value [-]
Article Number: 2010667
Description: This Proficiency Test is part of the certification program at Volkswagen, independently of this, participation is possible for every laboratory.
Category: chemical-physical testing material testing plastics (thermoplastics)
Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation.
Shipping at room temperature March 2027 Add to cart
Yarns - Linear density by skein method ISO 2060, ASTM D1907
Article Number: 2011441
Category: chemical-physical testing material testing yarns
Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation.
New proficiency testing
Shipping at room temperature October 2026 Add to cart
Yarns - Linear density by skein method ISO 2060, ASTM D1907
Article Number: 2011441
October 2027 Add to cart
Yarns - single-end breaking force and elongation at break ISO 2062
Article Number: 2011443
Category: physical mechanical testing material testing yarns
Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation.
New proficiency testing
Shipping at room temperature October 2026 Add to cart
Yarns - single-end breaking force and elongation at break ISO 2062
Article Number: 2011443
October 2027 Add to cart
Yarns - Twist in yarns ISO 2061, ASTM D1422
Article Number: 2011442
Category: physical mechanical testing material testing yarns
Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation.
New proficiency testing
Shipping at room temperature October 2026 Add to cart
Yarns - Twist in yarns ISO 2061, ASTM D1422
Article Number: 2011442
October 2027 Add to cart
Yarns - Unevenness and hairiness index ISO 16549
Article Number: 2011444
Category: chemical-physical testing material testing yarns
Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation.
New proficiency testing
Shipping at room temperature October 2026 Add to cart
Yarns - Unevenness and hairiness index ISO 16549
Article Number: 2011444
October 2027 Add to cart
Yarns – Hairiness count
Article Number: 2011445
Description: Possible testing e.g. by ASTM D5647
Category: chemical-physical testing material testing yarns
Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation.
New proficiency testing
Shipping at room temperature October 2026 Add to cart
Yarns – Hairiness count
Article Number: 2011445
October 2027 Add to cart
1 Parameters with this label depend on the number of participants and/or the choice of materials.
Under certain circumstances, this parameter may not be available in the proficiency test.