James Heal Launches A Microsite Dedicated To Technical Testing For Performance Fabrics
This new microsite has been developed for brands and retailers, laboratories and factories, collating James Heal’s expertise in this rapidly evolving area of textile testing, into one easily accessible resource for lab managers, quality technicians and R&D managers.
Compared with mainstream fashion garments, 'performance fabrics' have technical or functional benefits, for comfort and/or safety.
The rise in performance fabrics means there is a need for new and improved technology for testing their performance to back up their claims.'
Outdoor clothing is about meeting the needs of the human body – primarily thermal regulation and comfort.
Outdoor wear acts as a barrier between the skin and the external environment, so it’s important that the fabric does not restrict the body’s natural mechanisms for maintaining physiological comfort.
The types of testing on these types of garments and materials includes:
wet abrasion testing
water repellency and water resistance
moisture management and wicking
drying rate
air permeability
breathability
UV protection
antimicrobial efficacy
stretch and recovery
thermal resistance
burst resistance.
James Heal's performance testing instrument collection has been designed specifically for testing performance wear and technical textiles, to give you complete confidence in their results.
Suitable for a wide range of applications, including: Sportswear, outdoorwear, PPE, medical textiles, military wear, nonwovens, tents, awnings, bedding and mattresses.
About James Heal
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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