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Decades of Martindale Expertise
Although athleisure and performance wear are relatively new, this instrument is based on decades of Martindale expertise.
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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.
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Dry Rate Testing: Your Questions Answered
In our latest instalment of our Your Questions Answered series, we explore the subject of Dry Rate Testing. During our recent Dry Rate Testing webinar, we were asked a number of interesting and informative questions.
Textile Testing: The Essentials, Tips & Advice
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A simple guide to: Air permeability testing
In this application insight, Technical Specialist Peter Goodwin at James Heal, explores the topic of air permeability testing further, looking specifically at the role of comfort in the air permeability of fabrics.
Textile Testing: The Essentials
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Balas Textile use a number of James Heal textile testing instruments in their laboratory including:
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Testing is a crucial step in order to meet the relevant standards for safety footwear functionality and performance. James Heal test instruments are suitable for many of these, such as:
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Textiles Testing Essentials: Flammability
Flammability tester from James Heal, FlexiBurn is a vertical multi-purpose Flammability Tester for testing ease of ignition and the flame spread properties of a variety of textile materials
Textile Testing: The Essentials
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Fundamentals of Phenolic Yellowing: Your questions answered
Phenolic Yellowing in garments occurs when certain conditions are present while fabrics or garments are being stored.
Test Materials, Tips & Advice
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Regarding the pass/fail requirements, for example: Pass Requirement 45 PSI The Bursting results that we found is 20 PSI. The specimen hadn’t burst. In this case are the results a pass or fail?
This depends what standard you are testing to. In some standards they advise to use a smaller or bigger dome. Some standards make provision of a sample not bursting.
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With potential new markets researched, and expansion strategy formulated, CETTEX created a plan to develop their capabilities to an international level and compete on the global stage.
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Martindale Test Materials
We make original Martindale test materials and consumables, recommended for use on this family of instruments
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Q: Does Pile/Nap surfaces impact the colour fastness to light assessment?
A: It is possible for this to have an impact, try reading Annex E.4.6 & E.8.3 in ISO 105 B02 (2014) for more information.
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Test methods and testing instruments
The following tests are performed in addition the tests identified in EN 14126, with the recommended test instruments to use to perform each test (where available): Using
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9 things to consider when developing a wet textiles laboratory
We examine the 9 crucial things you need to consider for your wet testing lab.
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As a starting point, it's all about results, says Peter. 'Accurate and correlateable results are only possible if a laboratory is planned, built and developed in the correct way. It's not just about buying testing instruments,' explains Peter.
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Start with lots and lots of research - look at all the standards you want to test to and work out what is required to meet them.
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Effortless control
Titan has the flexibility to allow the operator to control the instrument manually through the hand-held controller, the SMART button or on screen.
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Service & Calibration
World class testing instruments should be matched with world class servicing and calibration.
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Furthermore, as a static test, it is useful for assessing the basic repellency performance of a fabric, but it's not fully representative of the 'wearer use' of water repellent apparel.
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What does this mean for our customers?
We will now be supplying test materials locally, meaning faster shipments and the option for smaller orders.