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WELCOME TO OUR TESTING LAB

Products developed by AREAS have earned a reputation as innovative, high-performance and above all reliable over time. On the one hand, this fills us with pride; on the other, it motivates us to raise the standard of quality even higher. In our testing laboratory, we put fibres, fabrics and end products through strict tests that are far more demanding than current regulations.
We learn from failures and are not satisfied with successes: we simply strive for the best.

Research & Development

Discovering next-generation bio-materials

The testing laboratory is responsible for verifying the quality of products, but also for guiding new developments. A key activity is the search for new bio-fibres, the microscopic analysis of their structural characteristics and the study of mechanical properties and the linear density of a yarn to assess the suitability of bio-materials for use in manufacturing.

Stress test

Fabrics ready for anything

The question we are asked most often is: how strong are your fabrics? The answer lies in the dozens of tests we carry out on products before approving their delivery to the market. In particular, we conduct tests on abrasion resistance using Martindale method (according to ISO12947, ISO12945-2, EN13770), pilling resistance (ISO12945-1) and snagging resistance (JIS-L1058). “We ‘maltreat’ our fabrics first, so we are sure that they are ready for every use.

Quality guaranteed over time

Approved by AREAS

An AREAS product must remain perfect even after countless uses. To achieve this we put every aspect under meticulous scrutiny. In the laboratory we assess the colour fastness to perspiration (ISO105-E04), water (ISO105-E01), rubbing (ISO105-X12), yellowing (ISO105-X18) and washing (ISO105-C06). We check that there are no variations in size or changes in appearance after repeated washing of the garments, we analyse the PH of each component so that they do not create discomfort in contact with the skin, and we measure the water repellency of each single fabric.

Footwear testing

Shoes designed to last

Our shoes are made to take you far. No excuses allowed. That’s why we submit them to the severe judgments of the flexometer, the instrument that tests the sole’s resistance to bending, and the dynamometer, which evaluates the resistance of the laces and loops to traction. We then carry out the ageing test: with special devices we are able to understand what happens to the shoe in the future. Inside these devices, six weeks equals seven years. They are not time machines, but close enough…

Sock Testing

Real-time compression measurement

In addition to the resistance tests, our socks have to pass an additional test – that of compression. Using the sophisticated Hatra device, we are able to measure the level of pressure exerted by the sock at each point. This allows us to understand in real time whether the product meets the customer’s requirements.

MEET HYPER

The never-tired athlete

Hyper is our new generation thermal mannequin. There are only five models of this type in the world. This advanced scientific device reproduces the physiological reactions of the human body during sport (sweating, warming up, cooling down) and provides the values of breathability and thermal resistance of the garments it wears. Comfort is scientifically measured.

BRAIN UNIT

Testing neuro-reactivity

In a climate chamber, with controlled temperature and humidity, we can carry out tests with athletes to analyse performance and collect scientific data. Using state-of-the-art equipment such as stations to exercise cognitive skills, treadmills that incline in all directions, and Titici bikes on oscillating platforms, we focus especially on studying neuroreactivity - the product's ability to support the mind and proprioceptive system, not just the athlete's muscles.

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Via Parma 45

46041 Asola (MN)

Italy

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