Performance Testing

Competitive price points and quality materials aren't enough to succeed in the marketplace. Today's knowledgeable consumers demand products that perform as promised, right out of the box and throughout a product's expected life cycle. UL performance testing helps to ensure that our customers' products support their brand image and meet consumer expectations. Definition UL’s performance testing provides objective confirmation of product performance claims by simulating anticipated everyday product usage in controlled laboratory settings. Benefits UL’s performance testing services offers a complete portfolio of functional and engineering evaluations of raw materials and finished products. Testing is designed to provide measurable performance data and, if needed, actionable business intelligence. Our decades of experience with safety standards and consumer products enables UL to offer our customers a unique combination of comprehensive testing and business knowledge. We don’t simply provide test data; our customers also leverage UL’s expertise — from engineering best practices, materials and design to regulatory demands and market access. Our customers rely on us to help them sharpen their competitive edge, thanks to UL’s decades of experience across virtually all industries and our trusted reputation. Depending on the product, UL’s performance testing includes the following: Accelerated stress testing (AST) Benchmark and comparison testing Usability testing Failure analysis Materials testing Colorfastness Dimensional stability Disintegration Flashpoint testing Rupture testing Tear strength Bursting strength Abrasion resistance Pilling resistance Attachment strength Snag resistance Tensile strength Breakaway testing (F2923-11) Sharp points/sharp edges (F2923-11) Crush testing Life cycle testing Testing to failure Aging tests