Textiles testing products for accurate reliable solutions

James Heal is a leading supplier of premium textile testing instruments and test consumables across the world.

Our expertise and knowledge is trusted by leading brands, retailers, manufacturers and laboratories in over 70 countries. James Heal products are developed by testing experts, for testing experts, and remain at the forefront of testing innovation.

Since 1872 we've been on a mission to improve every aspect of materials testing, so our customers can achieve consistent and accurate results, every time.

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Extraordinary testing solutions

The finest textile testing instruments, designed specifically with product and materials testing professionals in mind.

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Class leading test materials

Premium quality test consumables, batch checked to ensure accurate, consistent testing, time after time.

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World class service and support

Be it support with application questions, software or ongoing service and calibration, James Heal has you covered.

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Keeping the user at the centre of everything we do

Designed and manufactured in the UK, the innovation, quality and expertise of James Heal’s DNA is built-in as standard. We focus our instrument design on providing the best user experience combined with accuracy, reliability and durability, giving peace of mind for many years to come.

Explore our range of innovative and market leading textiles testing laboratory instruments.

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TestWise™ OS

Faster and more intuitive testing

Advanced yet simple to use. Our TestWise OS software makes testing quicker and easier for operators, increasing lab efficiency, productivity and accuracy of results.

TestWise is developed in-house by our textile technologists and software specialists.

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Class leading test materials

James Heal's test materials set the standard for consistency, reliability and performance.

Buy your test materials direct from our online store and take advantage of:

  • Fast delivery (shipped in 24 hours*)
  • Competitive prices and special offers
  • Secure online card payment
  • Variety of pack sizes

*Dependent on availability