SDL Atlas Ups The Game For Sportswear Fabric Testing As It Introduces The Textender Static Elongation Instrument
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SDL Atlas’ latest instrument, the Textender, is designed to evaluate the stretch, recovery, and growth properties of fabrics, especially those used in sportswear and athleisure clothing.
The Textender meets both the ASTM D2594 and ASTM D3107 standards which historically require two different testers. The new design also meets the modified requirements of a number of renowned retailers of knitted and woven fabrics made from stretch yarns.
In order to meet the testing needs of any laboratory environment, the Textender is supplied in three configurations, movable wheeled six-stations unit (three stations per side), movable wheeled three-stations unit, and wall-mounted three-stations unit.
The Textender provides accurate and reliable testing results through the use of precision multifunction station timers. Each timer can be operated independently and remotely, allowing the operator the flexibility of leaving the testing area during the test duration.
Three optional weights 8, 3 and 1 pounds can be combined to perform a variety of specific tests including ASTM test methods. Optional evaluation rulers and a custom designed bench marking template can be supplied for performing sample measurements both before and after testing.
About SDL Atlas
For over 90 years, the SDL Atlas companies have been providing confidence in standard based testing through expertise and global partnering.
Atlas, founded in 1919, was the first corporate member of AATCC and worked actively with the organization and ASTM to commercialize testing instruments that met standards used by American retailers.
It introduced the AATCC Launder-Ometer® in 1928 and took over production of AATCC Crockmeter in 1964. The textile instrument division separated from the light fastness division of Atlas to begin SDL Atlas in 2003.
Committed to providing customers confidence in standard based testing, SDL Atlas has offices and experts in the United States, United Kingdom, Hong Kong and China, plus agents serving over 100 countries, SDL Atlas is ready to support its customers with instruments, test materials, and services anywhere in the world.
