Professional Oil-Repellent Workwear Solutions in Singapore and Compliance with AATCC 118-2017 Standard​​

​​Table of Contents​​

1. ​​AATCC 118-2017 Standard: Core Requirements for Oil Repellency​​

2. ​​Dragon Uniform’s Technical Assurance: Achieving High Oil-Repellency Ratings​​

3. ​​Target Industries in Singapore: Analysis of Oil-Repellent Workwear Demand​​

4. ​​Data-Driven Insights: Oil-Repellency Testing vs. Market Applications​​

5. ​​Product Recommendations: AATCC-Compliant Workwear Designs​​

6. ​​FAQs: Oil Repellency and Workwear Selection Guide​​

​​1. AATCC 118-2017 Standard: Core Requirements for Oil Repellency​​

The AATCC 118-2017 standard is an internationally recognized test method for evaluating oil repellency in textiles. It quantifies performance levels (1-8) by assessing resistance to hydrocarbon-based liquids. Key details include:

​​Testing Principles & Procedure​​

· ​​Test Liquids​​: 8 standardized liquids with decreasing surface tension (Table 1).

· ​​Evaluation​​: A liquid droplet is applied to the fabric surface; the highest liquid number without penetration within 30 seconds determines the oil-repellency rating.

​​Table 1: AATCC 118-2017 Test Liquids & Rating Criteria​​

​​Pass/Fail Criteria​​

· ​​Pass​​: Droplet remains spherical with no wicking or contact angle loss (Figure 1A).

· ​​Fail​​: Fabric darkens, liquid spreads, or fully penetrates (Figure 1C-D).

​​2. Dragon Uniform’s Technical Assurance: Achieving High Oil-Repellency Ratings​​

As Singapore’s leading workwear provider, Dragon Uniform Pte Ltd. ensures compliance with AATCC 118-2017 through:

​​Technology & Quality Control​​

1. ​​Material Selection​​: Fluorocarbon coatings (e.g., Teflon®) or polyester-blend functional fabrics.

2. ​​Lab Testing​​: Third-party verification for every batch, with detailed oil-repellency reports (Table 2).

3. ​​Production Optimization​​: Precision screen-printing techniques to preserve coatings.

​​Table 2: Oil-Repellency Test Data (2023 Internal Report)​​

​​Certifications​​

· ISO 9001 Quality Management System.

· Compliant with Singapore SS 623 (Textile Safety Standards).

​​3. Target Industries in Singapore: Analysis of Oil-Repellent Workwear Demand​​

Per Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) data, key industries with high demand include:

​​Table 3: Industry-Specific Solutions by Dragon Uniform​​

​​5. Product Recommendations: AATCC-Compliant Workwear Designs​​

​​(1) Healthcare Protective Series​​

· ​​Features​​: Grade 5 oil repellency + silver-ion antimicrobial coating.

· ​​Applications​​: Laboratories, surgical wards, pharmaceutical production.

​​(2) Food Service Workwear​​

· ​​Features​​: Grade 4 oil repellency + moisture-wicking mesh fabric.

· ​​Applications​​: Hawker centers, hotel kitchens, chain restaurants.

​​(3) Industrial Protective Gear​​

· ​​Features​​: Grade 3 oil repellency + anti-static fibers.

· ​​Applications​​: Electronics manufacturing, machinery maintenance.

​​6. FAQs: Oil Repellency and Workwear Selection Guide​​

​​Q1: Does a higher oil-repellency rating reduce breathability?​​

​​A​​: Dragon Uniform’s nano breathable coating maintains >85% air permeability (ASTM D737) even at Grade 5.

​​Q2: How to verify test reports?​​

​​A​​: All reports include third-party lab IDs (e.g., SGS, TÜV) for online validation.

​​Q3: Is a higher rating more costly?​​

​​A​​: Grade 5 workwear lasts 40% longer than Grade 3, reducing long-term costs by 22%.

​​Conclusion​​

Combines rigorous AATCC 118-2017 compliance with localized innovations to deliver high-performance oil-repellent workwear for Singapore’s healthcare, food service, and industrial sectors. Data-driven designs and transparent quality management position the company as a strategic partner for enhancing operational efficiency and brand reputation.

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