The analysis and evaluation of textile raw materials and finished products form an integral part of the services of PTRI to its various clientele.  These services are being rendered for quality control purposes, conformance to specification, investigation of faults including arbitration and research and development. 

• PTRI laboratories are equipped with sophisticated testing equipment manned by competent staff capable of undertaking different physical and chemical tests to determine levels of quality of fibers, yarns, fabrics, garments and allied products including dyes, chemicals and auxiliaries used in textile production.

•  Tests are carried out in accordance with PNS standards, foreign and international standards/ methods such as ISO, ASTM, AATCC, JIS, BS and IWS. Test methods supplied/specified by clients are also considered.

•  PTRI renders technical assistance on the selection/procurement of textile materials for uniform to various institutions to maximize use of resources. Properties of textile materials like strength, dimensional stability, fabric appearance (pilling), colorfastness to laundering, crocking, perspiration and light are tested and evaluated to check whether they conform to required performance specifications.

•  PTRI provides technical assistance through testing and evaluation of appropriate fabric materials for institutional use.  Characteristics such as fiber composition, fabric construction and performance behavior are tested and evaluated against standard set of requirements.

•  PTRI is the official testing laboratory of the International Wool Secretariat (IWS). It has linkage with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for interlaboratory check test activities.