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A simple guide to microplastics and test methods to measure microfibre release in textiles

This article looks at microplastics and microfibres, where they come from, the University of Leeds and The Microfibre Consortium test method, ISO 4484-1 and the action fashions brands are taking.

Textile Testing: The Essentials

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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.

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There are many benefits of getting your testing instruments serviced, including:

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Product focus: DynaWash durability tester

DynaWash is James Heal's premier tester for garment and printed fabric durability, designed to support sustainability goals with reduced water and energy usage.

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Head of Research Laboratories, Professor, and Senior Researcher Dr.

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I started working at James Heal in 2005 as a textile technologist, with 30 years of experience behind me in the same sorts of businesses that our customers work in.

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Establishing TruRain as the definitive Bundesmann tester The most significant aspect of any new instrument development at James Heal, is to put the 'user' at the heart of design.

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Microfibre measurement using James Heal GyroWash for fibre fragmentation testing

James Heal recently teamed up with The Microfibre Consortium (TMC) to hold the first public demonstration of a test method for fibre fragmentation from fabric.

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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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[Essentials] Blue Wool standards - How to use

Blue Wools are used for light fastness and weathering testing, this article covers types, fading times, correlation with sunlight and proper storage.

Test Materials, Textile Testing: The Essentials

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[Essentials] A simple guide to using Multifibre

This blog explains what Multifibre is, what it is used for and how to determine test results with multifibre.

Test Materials, Textile Testing: The Essentials

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Turkey - Aygenteks

Aygenteks is a family run company which was founded in 1973 by Metin Cenap Aygen and is a provider of laboratory test instruments for the Turkish textile market.

Partner Stories

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PPT Group Germany

James Heal is a brand sold directly in Germany through PPT Group subsidiary PPT GmbH & Co. KG, based in Mönchengladbach and Freiburg.

Partner Stories

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Combining engineering excellence with a culture of innovation, James Heal provide elegant product solutions for accurate and reliable materials testing.

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Improving AzoLab's Service Offering

Improving an Independent Laboratory's Service Offering and helping them compete in a competitive industry. The Customer: AzoLab

Case Studies

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A Partnership of Strength: Labtech and Titan 5

Customer Labtech Labtech Prüfungsgesellschaft GmbH is an independent, accredited laboratory, specialising in both physical and chemical testing for textile materials.

Case Studies

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Product Feature: ProDry Dry Rate Tester

Product feature ProDry dry rate tester. Suitable for testing to AATCC Test Method 201 Drying Rate of Fabrics.

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What type of testing do you consider to be durability testing?

That which clearly highlights the possibility of serious customer complaint if the garment fails to meet the relevant specification.

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Is the instrument used to test Tetra Pak packaging the same for other juice and milk packaging?

Packaging and their coatings can differ hugely, so you would need to refer to the standard you are wanting to test to & see what equipment is specified.

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Tuyen emphasises that design and simplicity was key when choosing their instruments, as they have experienced issues with other testing machines that are too complicated for many lab technicians to use.