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A simple guide to: Air permeability testing
In this application insight, Technical Specialist Peter Goodwin at James Heal, explores the topic of air permeability testing further, looking specifically at the role of comfort in the air permeability of fabrics.
Textile Testing: The Essentials
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Balas Textile use a number of James Heal textile testing instruments in their laboratory including:
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Testing is a crucial step in order to meet the relevant standards for safety footwear functionality and performance. James Heal test instruments are suitable for many of these, such as:
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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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Textiles Testing Essentials: Flammability
Flammability tester from James Heal, FlexiBurn is a vertical multi-purpose Flammability Tester for testing ease of ignition and the flame spread properties of a variety of textile materials
Textile Testing: The Essentials
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I was involved in the development of this instrument even before I worked at James Heal, when the Innovation Team came to visit me at a previous company to see how we used tensile testers.
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Peter Goodwin is one of our Technical Specialists and longest-standing member of the Technical Team.
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Appropriate working practices
Working practices that help to maintain the integrity of the environmental conditions must be instigated from the first day of opening the laboratory facility.
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A service partnership
As well as having confidence in our instruments, Hohenstein also knows that they can trust our advice and support system.
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Q: The duration of the test for light fastness testing is higher compared to other physical test, can the test duration be reduced as per customer demand?
A: No, the test cannot be sped up, although the test is long it is a sped up v
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TechSmart‚™
TechSmart™ is our free online self-support service, available to all James Heal customers.
Access to our online KnowledgeHub, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week: access hu
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Professor Chris Carr, Chair of Textile Technology and Head of the School of Design said, "The School of Design at the University of Leeds has a long history of teaching and research in textile technology, and Colour is a core area of expertise and resea
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Effortless control
Titan has the flexibility to allow the operator to control the instrument manually through the hand-held controller, the SMART button or on screen.
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Service & Calibration
World class testing instruments should be matched with world class servicing and calibration.
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Mobus' Top 3 James Heal instruments: Titan, Martindale, TruBurst
“We have developed a very good relationship with James Heal over many years,” agrees Grant.
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How are the results from a Spray Rating Test assessed?
A specified volume of distilled water is sprayed centrally onto an inclined test specimen, and its spray rating is determined by comparing the appearance of the specimen with descriptive s
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Calibration
For laboratories who demand the highest standards, James Heal can offer both UKAS and ISO calibration and certification (ISO/IEC 17025). This ensures that each instrument fully complies with any relevant standards – with no compromises.
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James Heal has pioneered the use of technology to improve the usability and functionality of our testing instruments for over 150 years.
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We have a hydraulic tester to apply ASTM D3786. Is there any limit to use it for knitted stretch fabrics? Would it be necessary to extend the fabric to remove some of the stretch, and is there any standard for this?
You would need to look into standards specific to hydraulic instruments. Our TruBurst is pneumatic, and we are not aware of any standards.
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A good example of the Balas Textile approach to R&D was being one of the first textile manufacturers to purchase a