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Medical Textiles

Medical textiles encompasses medical and hygiene applications, including those for surgical, orthopaedic, and dental uses; from personal protective equipment (PPE), bandage and dressing materials through to implantable prosthetics.

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Nonwovens is a high-growth subsector of technical textiles, with new applications being developed all the time – from disposable consumer products such as wipes and sanitary products, to medical gowns, fa

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Nonwovens

Nonwovens is a growing industry, with new applications being developed all the time – from disposable consumer products such as wipes and sanitary products, to medical gowns, face masks, home decor, clothing and construction supplies.

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[Essentials] Spray Rating Tester - A Simple Guide

Spray Rating Testers test the resistance of surface wetting in materials testing, this article covers standards applications and getting the best results.

Textile Testing: The Essentials

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The Lab Manager's Guide to Performance Testing

A guide to performance testing for technical textiles including athleisure, activewear, outerwear and protective workwear. Key trends, how to test and which standards are used.

Tips & Advice

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Speciality

Our specialised testing range provides targeted and precision testing for textiles used in a range of physical and demanding applications, such as tensile, burst and tear strength testing, flammability testing, and more.

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Speciality

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Want to learn more? Access our free Lab Manager’s Guide to Protective Wear Testing.

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What are the applications for nonwoven textiles?

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Q: What is the best way to arrange the testing of the Wicking device mentioned in this webinar? A: We would recommend that you contact your local James Heal representative, this information can be found on the James Heal

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What we'll explore in this applications insight: What are 'nonwoven' textiles? Durable vs Disposable nonwovens - what's the difference? What are the applications for nonwoven textiles? Testing nonwovens

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Testing nonwovens

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In your opinion are most tests applicable to fabrics and to garments?

Yes, if testing is carried out at critical points during the fabric production process then it is possible to predict the performance of the end-product.

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Expert Interview: Meet Colin Whittaker

First responders and military personnel are routinely exposed to various types of hazards in their line of duty, ranging from extreme temperatures, fire, chemicals, ballistic threats, and more.

Interviews

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Wicking Fundamentals: Your Questions Answered

This blog includes all the questions answered in our Wicking Webinar. This includes information on the skin layer, test methods, wicking and absorption.

Tips & Advice

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Getting Technical: A case study with Balas Textile

In this customer case study, we spoke to Sabrina Mimoune, Quality Manager and Alan Badrov, Lab Manager at French company Balas Textile, to discuss the importance of testing technical textiles and their experiences using James Heal’s instruments.

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20 Years of Titan

Our popular Titan Universal Strength Tester at 20 - read more about the development process with Technical Specialist Peter Goodwin

Instruments, Interviews

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How W. L. Gore teamed up with James Heal to meet sustainability challenges

W. L. Gore the inventor of GORE-TEX has worked with James Heal for many years. In this case study we learn how their R&D Lab teamed up with James Heal to tackle their sustainability challenges.

Case Studies

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Types of testing

Textiles testing: wet, damp and dry for wear, abrasion and pilling testing of textiles and nonwovens.

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A simple guide to tensile testing - eBook download

We have been providing strength testing solutions for decades in the form of our Titan universal testing machines.

Textile Testing: The Essentials

Modern kitchen laminate wood and finishes

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Abrasion and micro-scratch testing of wood and laminate surfaces

The use of natural materials has long been a unique selling point across many consumer product lines. Global brands in both solid wood and laminate products implement micro-scratch and general surface abrasion testing to a range of standards.

Case Studies