Search results
101
Article
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
102
[Page extract]
What type of testing do you consider to be durability testing?
That which clearly highlights the possibility of serious customer complaint if the garment fails to meet the relevant specification.
103
[Page extract]
As textile technologists ourselves, we know that providing the best instruments is only half of the equation.
104
[Page extract]
What is Light Fastness Testing?
Light fastness testing is a specific type of Colour Fastness Testing, where its purpose is to subject your test samples to intense artificial light to assess the impact on the material.
105
Article
Phenolic Yellowing: The scientific reason that white clothes can go yellow
Test Materials, Textile Testing: The Essentials
106
[Page extract]
“With our James Heal instruments, we have reliable testing tools that give us confidence in our lab results.
107
Article
[Checklist] 12 Steps to constructing a conditioned textile testing laboratory
Our technical specialists give advice on how to construct a best-practice Conditioned Laboratory for textile testing, good planning and design is critical.
Tips & Advice
108
[Page extract]
Performance
Performance wear and technical textiles are fast-growing markets, combining technology and function with comfort and safety. Quality can be assured through testing with James Heal's innovative performance testing instruments.
109
[Page extract]
Additional information
Titan is a universal testing machine for tensile and compression testing, which has been designed for accuracy, efficiency and ease of use. Tensile testing is used to understand and determine the maximum load that a material can withstand.
110
[Page extract]
What's next?
Over the last decade, each release of an instrument happens faster, largely because customers want (and expect) more, as Peter explains 'We have many requests week to week, with suggestions and adaptations.
111
[Page extract]
Laundering and fastness
Textile laundering and fastness are at the core for testing nearly all textiles materials, and our instruments provide user-friendly function combined with durability and safety.
112
[Page extract]
CETTEX has worked with James Heal and their local Sales Channel Partner, Vibratech since 1995, not long after their lab was first set up.
113
[Page extract]
Performance
Performance wear and technical textiles are fast-growing markets, combining technology and function with comfort and safety. Quality can be assured through testing with James Heal's innovative performance testing instruments.
114
[Page extract]
When Dr. Dabolina first came across the James Heal exhibition stand at ITMA 2019, she was immediately drawn to the “instruments' distinctive product design and aesthetics”. Intrigued, Dr.
115
[Page extract]
Decades of Martindale Expertise
Although athleisure and performance wear are relatively new, this instrument is based on decades of Martindale expertise.
116
[Page extract]
Martindale
The Martindale is a renowned, versatile abrasion tester trusted across industries to measure fabric wear and pilling under varying conditions.
117
[Page extract]
Abrasion, pilling and snagging
The abrasion, pilling and snagging range together provide a rounded picture of the durability of a textile and our instruments provide the broad range for every aspect of testing.
118
[Page extract]
The most significant aspect of any new instrument development at James Heal, is to put the 'user' at the heart of design.
119
[Page extract]
Resources
Get marketing literature including brochures, sales toolkits and flyers for our instruments and test materials.
120
[Page extract]
Development of new and innovative clothing means that textile testing is more important than ever.
121
[Page extract]
Abrasion, pilling and snagging
The abrasion, pilling and snagging range together provide a rounded picture of the durability of a textile and our instruments provide the broad range for every aspect of testing.
122
[Page extract]
Instruments
Sales toolkits and promotional flyers for each of our testing instruments.