Rock Hill - SC – August 17, 2026 – SDL Atlas, a global leader in textile testing instruments, has announced the launch of the Vortex Elite, the most advanced instrument in its trusted Vortex series of AATCC Monograph wash testing equipment.

Building on the proven performance of the Vortex M6 and Vortex Plus, the Vortex Elite delivers high-precision, automatic dispensing of multiple liquid components, setting a new benchmark for accuracy, repeatability, and efficiency in textile wash testing.

SDL Atlas has announced the release of its newly upgraded Scorch/Sublimation Tester, an instrument engineered for greater accuracy, efficiency, and operator safety in evaluating fabrics under heat and pressure.

The tester is designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern textile laboratories by providing consistent and reliable results.

The instrument precisely measures key fabric properties, including ironing colour fastness, dimensional stability under dry heat, and sublimation fastness.