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Instruments
Sales toolkits and promotional flyers for each of our testing instruments.
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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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Customer support was a major factor in choosing James Heal as a partner, but also reliability and the impression that the instruments give. Lucien says, "A lot of effort was being made to create a professional lab with high standards.
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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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How are the results from a Spray Rating Test assessed?
A specified volume of distilled water is sprayed centrally onto an inclined test specimen, and its spray rating is determined by comparing the appearance of the specimen with descriptive s
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Mobus' Top 3 James Heal instruments: Titan, Martindale, TruBurst
“We have developed a very good relationship with James Heal over many years,” agrees Grant.
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Calibration
For laboratories who demand the highest standards, James Heal can offer both UKAS and ISO calibration and certification (ISO/IEC 17025). This ensures that each instrument fully complies with any relevant standards – with no compromises.
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James Heal has pioneered the use of technology to improve the usability and functionality of our testing instruments for over 150 years.
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We have a hydraulic tester to apply ASTM D3786. Is there any limit to use it for knitted stretch fabrics? Would it be necessary to extend the fabric to remove some of the stretch, and is there any standard for this?
You would need to look into standards specific to hydraulic instruments. Our TruBurst is pneumatic, and we are not aware of any standards.
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A good example of the Balas Textile approach to R&D was being one of the first textile manufacturers to purchase a
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How can I be assured that Blue Wools from James Heal perform correctly?
James Heal Blue Wools are made in Germany and originate from DEK - The German Colour Fastness Commission. DEK hold the global master standards.
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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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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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Sabrina has worked in the Balas Quality Department for the last three years, and Alan has held the role of lab manager for four years.
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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.