THE ARMM
STANDARD
A technical framework for raw-material assessment.
FOUNDATION
Materials should be assessed as materials.
The Standard establishes the framework used by ARMM to assess fibres, yarns, fabrics and textile technologies.
ARMM-01
Material Integrity
What is it actually made from?
ARMM-02
Technical Definition
Is the construction properly understood?
ARMM-03
Performance
Does it actually do what it claims?
ARMM-04
Manufacturing Capability
Can it be made consistently?
ARMM-05
Quality & Consistency
Does production remain within specification?
ARMM-06
Traceability & Claims
Can the material and its claims be substantiated?
ARMM DOES NOT CERTIFY WHAT A MATERIAL IS CALLED.
ARMM certifies what the evidence demonstrates.
ARMM certifies what the evidence demonstrates.
CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT ARCHITECTURE
Nine modules. 100 points.
| Module | Assessment area | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Material Identity & Integrity | 10 |
| 02 | Fibre & Yarn Engineering | 15 |
| 03 | Fabric Construction | 10 |
| 04 | Performance | 20 |
| 05 | Manufacturing Capability | 15 |
| 06 | Quality Management | 10 |
| 07 | Traceability & Change Control | 10 |
| 08 | Innovation & Material Differentiation | 5 |
| 09 | Commercial Viability | 5 |
| TOTAL | 100 | |
THE AARON FACTOR — 25 POINTS, SEPARATE.
It evaluates technical coherence, engineering intent, evidence quality, manufacturing realism and application/commercial relevance. It does not replace objective testing or override mandatory requirements.
It evaluates technical coherence, engineering intent, evidence quality, manufacturing realism and application/commercial relevance. It does not replace objective testing or override mandatory requirements.
Governing reference: ARMM STD-001:2026 — Final Consolidated Standard, Edition 1.0.