The Microfibre Data Portal

A pivotal tool for scaling research into root causes of fibre fragmentation to support greater data analysis and onward dissemination of learnings.

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The Microfibre Data Portal constitutes one of, if not the, largest database on fibre fragmentation globally.

The Microfibre Data Portal is an industry first that houses both test data results (using the TMC Test Method) and the underpinning technical specifications. It constitutes one of, if not the, largest databases on fibre fragmentation globally.

Data can only be uploaded to The Microfibre Data Portal when fabric technical specifications are provided and the TMC Test Method is performed at an accredited laboratory. Material specification information is uploaded to The Microfibre Data Portal by signatories of The Microfibre 2030 Commitment and test results are uploaded by the accredited laboratory technician performing the test. 

The analysis of test results will accelerate the root cause understanding of fibre fragmentation from textiles, applying topic specific data and expert analysis to identify outputs such as hypotheses, indications, trends or statements based on the confidence level of the data.

Based on the testing data held in The Microfibre Data Portal, The Microfibre Consortium has developed a finished fabrics reference point. This is a quantitative indicator for fibre loss in simulated textile domestic laundering.

To download our finished fabrics reference point methodology, click below:


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