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Article
Expert Q&A: Durability testing in the age of fast fashion and diverse performance
In this Expert Q&A, we spent some time in the James Heal lab, speaking with Technical Specialist, Peter Goodwin.
Interviews
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Instrument
AquAbrasion
Wet Abrasion Tester
The AquAbrasion Wet Abrasion Tester is a specialist Martindale-based instrument, designed for accurate and repeatable wet abrasion testing. It features a controlled pump system that continuously doses fabric specimens with liquid, ensuring they remain wet throughout the test. AquAbrasion enables realistic wear simulation by testing materials against various liquids, to replicate rain exposure, sweat resistance, and chemical durability assessment.
Performance, Abrasion, pilling and snagging, Martindale
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Instrument
FlexiBurn
Multi-purpose Flammability Tester
Multi-purpose Flammability Tester with TestWise Pro™. For testing ease of ignition and flame spread properties of a variety of textile materials.
Speciality
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Instrument
ThermaPlate
Scorch and Sublimation Tester
Scorch and Sublimation Tester with TestWise Touch™. For testing the colour fastness to dry heat, sublimation and shrinkage of textiles and leather.
Speciality, Lab Essentials
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Article
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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Insights into testing military performance textiles
In our performance textiles application insight, technical specialist Peter Goodwin from James Heal explores the growth in demand for testing military textiles, the types of testing required and new innovations in fibre and
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Instrument
Martindale
Abrasion and Pilling Tester with 9 Stations
The James Heal Martindale abrasion and pilling tester is used by many of the world's leading laboratories, manufacturers and retailers. For varied applications including textiles, carpets, wood, paints and coatings.
Speciality, Abrasion, pilling and snagging, Martindale
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Instrument
Martindale
Abrasion and Pilling Tester with 5 Stations
The James Heal Martindale abrasion and pilling tester is used by many of the world's leading laboratories, manufacturers and retailers. For varied applications including textiles, carpets, wood, paints and coatings.
Speciality, Abrasion, pilling and snagging, Martindale
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Instrument
Martindale
Abrasion and Pilling Tester with 2 Stations
The James Heal Martindale abrasion and pilling tester is used by many of the world's leading laboratories, manufacturers and retailers. For varied applications including textiles, carpets, wood, paints and coatings.
Speciality, Abrasion, pilling and snagging, Martindale
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As textile technologists ourselves, we know that providing the best instruments is only half of the equation.
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Article
Tear testing: Your questions answered
We've taken all the questions from our Tear Testing webinar and answered them in this blog post. It covers tear testing on a CRE tester and elmendorf.
Tips & Advice
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Article
Phenolic Yellowing: The scientific reason that white clothes can go yellow
Test Materials, Textile Testing: The Essentials
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We'll be sharing more testing insights and application articles on our 'News & Insights' page - check out our social media and website for updates.
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Testing applications
Titan 25 is a universal testing machine that has been designed for accuracy, safety and ease-of-use.
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We'll be sharing more testing insights and application articles on our 'News & Insights' page - check out our social media and website for updates.
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Testing applications
Titan 25 is a universal testing machine that has been designed for accuracy, safety and ease-of-use.
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Who uses our support?
Laboratory Managers, Technologists and Operators rely on James Heal's expert support to increase efficiency and minimise downtime.
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Article
Software Update: TestWise for Titan - what's new?
Our new TestWise for Titan software has new standards, customisable graph extents and a pretension warning. Easy to use, minimal training required.
Technology
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Article
Light Fastness Testing: a simple guide
Light Fastness Testing - which is gauging a material's reaction to light - is probably one of the most important areas of colour fastness testing.
Textile Testing: The Essentials
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Article
Meet The Team: USA
North America is a key market for James Heal. We recognize the importance of the work and innovation from the many specifiers and leaders in their field here, who are driving new product development around the world.
People
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Article
New product launch marks 25 years of the James Heal Titan tensile tester
James Heal has launched two new instruments in its tensile and compression testing range, marking 25 years of innovation since their first Titan universal testing machine was developed in 1999.
Instruments, Latest News, Technology
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Article
[Essentials] Spray Rating Tester - A Simple Guide
Spray Rating Testers test the resistance of surface wetting in materials testing, this article covers standards applications and getting the best results.
Textile Testing: The Essentials
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With such a broad spectrum of possible end uses, nonwovens producers must meet a wide range of usage applications, specifications and requirements - meaning testing for quality control and R&D purposes is crucial.
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Medical Textiles
Medical textiles encompasses medical and hygiene applications, including those for surgical, orthopaedic, and dental uses; from personal protective equipment (PPE), bandage and dressing materials through to implantable prosthetics.
