Shirley® tests, audits and certifies textiles and other flexible materials. 

It can trace its history back nearly 100 years through the Shirley Institute and Wool Industry Research Institute (WIRA). Over that time, it has been instrumental in many of the major development in textiles, including a Nobel prize for staff working at WIRA in 1952 for the invention of separation chromatography; the creation of the first breathable fabrics; and development of standard tests such as the Martindale Abrasion Test, and the Tog test.

We offer services all throughout the world. Our offices are located in UK Bangladesh, China, India, Ireland, Kenya, Pakistan, Singapore and Vietnam. The staff in these offices provide advice and assistance to customers, and provide a local auditing service.  All overseas staff are textile specialists with appropriate qualifications, they receive additional training in the UK.

The experts at Shirley® are able to offer a service that is independent, and of the highest integrity. Shirley® staff are always prepared to work in partnership with customers to offer an explanation of results, and appropriate help and advice.

Under the Shirley® name we offer:
Testing
•	STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®
•	Reach SVHC
•	Ecology
•	Volatile Emissions
•	Physical and chemical testing of textiles
•	Microbiological 
•	Durability
•	Laundry

Shirley® is a member of the OEKO-TEX® Association and can offer Certification under OEKO-TEX® schemes world-wide.
•	STEP by OEKO-TEX® 
•	Made in Green by OEKO-TEX® 
•	Eco Passport by OEKO-TEX® 
•	Detox to Zero by OEKO-TEX®
•	Leather Standard by OEKO-TEX® 

We also offer an investigation and analysis service to design customised test programmes for clients.

Shirley®

Stephen Donnelly

This department provides expert technical support and guidance across various projects and ecological initiatives.

Technical Services

This department manages technical administrative functions and support activities to ensure efficient operations.

Technical Administration

This department oversees operations and strategy within specific countries.

Country Management

This department focuses on conducting analyses and developing methods to support scientific and research objectives.

Analytical Services

This department focuses on managing and optimizing the marketing strategies and initiatives to drive brand awareness and business growth.

Marketing Operations

This department ensures that products and services meet established quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Shirley®

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Technical Administration

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Shirley®

Org chart

Teams

Technical Services

Technical Administration

Country Management

Analytical Services

Marketing Operations

Quality Assurance

Offices

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