Overview
WickView is a state-of-the-art instrument that uses an advanced imaging system to track and record the transfer of moisture through a garment, helping to understand its effectiveness at moisture management and wicking behaviour.
This technology has advanced more quickly than the industry test standards which use basic distance and time as a measure to assess the spread of moisture, rather than the exact movement in multiple directions. To address this James Heal has created a NEW test method and system of grading to ensure systematic, accurate product testing in laboratories, and a software system that also enables the sharing of data and real-time video footage recorded of the actual test, electronically with colleagues or partners based in other locations.
Integrated cameras are mounted either side of the test specimen within the WickView, that combined with intuitive TestWise software, uniquely track, record and measure the multidirectional movement of moisture through a fabric on both skin and face sides. Numerous parameters can be measured for comparison, and features in the software allow users to identify and discount aspects that may skew the results such as the effects of gravitational pull and run-off, giving the most precise results.
With the James Heal test method and grading system users can be confident that they are testing correctly to achieve the most realistic, accurate results. A wealth of data is available within the WickView software, from watching recordings of the live test on each side of the specimen through to the resulting graphs and tables showing the grades of performance across a range of parameters. Results can be read individually or in different combinations to suit the scope of the testing, enabling users to understand and interpret their meaning in the context of the textile being tested, and where needed shared via email or online with their customers such as retailers or brand owners. Learn more in our article Applications Insight: The Fundamentals of Wicking.
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WickView calculates and records results providing the user with an accurate representation of real life, in comparison to existing available testing methods.
By examining the direction, shape, speed and actual wet area of fabric, WickView is accurately measuring how sweat and other liquids behave when in contact with a specimen.
Features
Vertical and Horizontal Testing
WickView can be rotated to test specimens both vertically and horizontally, to better replicate how clothes are worn on the body, or how nonwovens are deployed in real life. Traditional horizontal moisture management testers only replicate the part of the garment worn on the shoulder.
Innovative Technology
High definition cameras are positioned on either side of the specimen to record the movement of the water.
Meaningful Results Reporting
The way WickView calculates and records results is a truer representation of real life, in comparison to existing methods of testing. By examining the direction, shape, speed and actual wet area of fabric, WickView is accurately measuring how sweat is drawn away from a wearer's body.
Water Delivery System
The water delivery system replicates perspiration, wicking isn't forced but instead the fabric draws liquid from water delivery system, as a garment would draw sweat from skin.
Material / End use
Technical Specification
Specifications are provided as a guideline only and are subject to change.
| Conditioned atmosphere recommended | Yes |
|---|---|
| Positioning | Bench standing |
| Space requirements | |
| Vertical Test Orientation |
Height 560mm Width 680mm Depth 606mm |
| Horizontal Test Orientation |
Height 779mm Width 600mm Depth 606mm |
| Approximate net weight | |
| For both orientations | 72kg |
| Personal Computer (PC) - Minimum Specification |
Windows 10 64-bit with .NET framework 4.5.2 1 USB 3.0 port minimum Core i5 Intel processor minimum, 4th generation or higher 8Gb RAM minimum 128Gb SSD Hard disk minimum Dedicated graphics adapter with unshared display memory (eg NVidia, AMD, Intel) Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080) screen or higher |
| Water Supply | Water is manually filled in the easily accessible water reservoir at the front of the instrument. Distilled or deionised water is required. |
