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Hohenstein claims first in ecotoxicity of fibres test

16/02/2026
Hohenstein claims first in ecotoxicity of fibres test

Germany-based testing institute Hohenstein has developed a test to measure biodegradability and ecotoxicity of textile fibres in soil.

DIN SPEC 19296 focuses on textile products and the fragments released through use, abrasion or disposal. Tests are conducted in standardised soil under defined climatic conditions over a period of up to 180 days.

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