Colour Fastness Testing

Microsol

Microsol is a simple and relatively inexpensive, bench-mounted instrument for evaluating the light fastness of textiles and carpets. It does not comply with any major national or international standard, but nevertheless it is widely used and recommended for internal production control.

Key Features
  • Light source: 400W MB/U lamp
  • Lamp life: approx 2000h
  • No of specimen holders:12
  • Exposure area per holder:110 x 50mm
  • Specimen thickness: up to 15mm
  • Standard: BS 1006 UK-TN
  • Evaluation of specimens: against Blue Wool Standards
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