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Physical Tests

Our physical testing services evaluate the mechanical and structural properties of textile materials, including strength, durability, elasticity, and abrasion resistance. We provide high-quality test instruments from premium brands to ensure reliable results. Our experienced team will assist you in selecting the right equipment to meet your laboratory needs, ensuring the quality and performance of your textile products.

Titan 5

Titan 5

Universal Testing Machine with TestWise™ software, available in 5 kN, 10 kN and 25 kN capacity models. A universal strength tester suitable for testing a diverse range of applications – including apparel, nonwovens, and other non-textile materials.
New Titan 10 and Titan 25 models are now available – find out more on the recent product launch.

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5 kN Universal Testing Machine with TestWise™

Titan 10

Titan 10

Universal Testing Machine with TestWise™ software, available in 5 kN, 10 kN and 25 kN capacity models. A universal strength tester suitable for testing a diverse range of applications – including apparel, nonwovens, and other non-textile materials

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10 kN Universal Testing Machine with TestWise™

Titan 25

Titan 25

Universal Testing Machine with TestWise™ software,available in 5 kN, 10 kN and 25 kN capacity models. A universal strength tester suitable for testing a diverse range of applications – including apparel, nonwovens, and other non-textile materials

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25 kN Universal Testing Machine with TestWise™

TruBurst

TruBurst

Pneumatic Bursting Strength Tester with TestWise™ software and a range of bursting strength and fatigue tests suitable for knitted textiles, medical textiles, nonwovens, paper and plastics.

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Pneumatic Bursting Strength Tester with TestWise™

ElmaTear

ElmaTear

Digital Elmendorf Tear Tester with TestWise™ software and touch screen. Supplied with easy to fit pendulum weights suitable for testing woven and nonwoven textiles as well as paper, plastic and other sheet materials.

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Digital Elmendorf Tear Tester with TestWise™

Martindale

Martindale

Martindale Abrasion and Pilling Tester with TestWise Touch™, available with up to 9 stations and adaptable to test a wide range of applications including textiles, socks, leather, coated upholstery, carpets, wood and shirt collars.
James Heal was involved in the development of the original Martindale with Dr Martindale and WIRA in the 1940s. We have since established our position as a leading supplier with over 60 years of testing and development, including a wet testing version of this iconic instrument, the AquAbrasion.
Read more on the History of the Martindale. 

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Abrasion and Pilling Tester with TestWise Touch™

Orbitor

Orbitor

Pilling and Snagging Tester with TestWise Touch™ for testing woven and knitted fabrics.

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Pilling & Snagging Tester with TestWise Touch™

Impulse

Impulse

Random Tumble Pilling Tester with TestWise Touch™. With interchangeable impellers and superior sample rotation for reliability, accuracy and flexibility.

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Random Tumble Pilling Tester with TestWise Touch™

ProMace

ProMace

The most accurate and repeatable Mace Snag Tester available, further enhanced with TestWise Touch™, for testing the snagging resistance of textiles, apparel, automotive and upholstery fabrics.

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Mace Snag Tester with TestWise Touch™

AquAbrasion

AquAbrasion

The AquAbrasion is a Wet Abrasion Tester based on the traditional Martindale instrument. It uses a controlled pump system to dose fabric specimens with liquid which keeps the specimen wet for the duration of the test. Deionised water can be used to replicate rain, or a perspiration solution can be used to replicate sweat. AquAbrasion can also be used to test the effects of other liquids such as sunscreen or hand sanitiser on a wide range of materials.
The AquAbrasion is an accurate and repeatable way of conducting wet abrasion testing, which we have proven to be a crucial and often detrimental step in establishing the durability of outdoor wear.

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Wet Abrasion Tester with TestWise Touch™

DurAbrasion

DurAbrasion

A versatile, compact and customisable lissajous motion abrasion tester, based on our market-leading Martindale test instrument.
Ideal for research and development institutions and for companies who do not have recognised test methods for their product.

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Versatile lissajous abrasion
Tester

FlexiFrame

FlexiFrame

An accurate and flexible instrument for testing the stretch, growth and recovery properties of knitted and woven fabrics. Calibrated to ISO 17025, for confidence in the repeatability of your results.

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Stretch
and
Recovery Tester

Mullen C

Mullen® Testers
Model C

The Mullen C Burst Tester is engineered to gauge pressure readings up to 200 PSI for testing paper, plastics, textiles, and non-wovens. Its motorized drive ensures constant pressure and its hand lever clamp delivers quick, effortless testing.

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The Mullen Model C Burst Tester applies hydraulic pressure through a rubber diaphragm

Taber Abraser

Taber Abraser (Abrader)

The TABER® Rotary Platform Abrasion Tester – Model 1700 / 1750 is commonly referred to as the Taber Abraser (Abrader) or Rotary Platform Dual (Double) Head Tester.  First introduced in the 1930’s, this precision built instrument was developed to perform accelerated wear testing.  Capable of providing reliable data in a matter of minutes compared to the years that may be required by in-use testing, the Taber Abraser (Abrader) rapidly became the world standard for evaluating abrasion resistance.

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TABER® Rotary Platform Abrasion Tester – Model 1700 / 1750

Wheel Refacer

Taber® Wheel Refacer

Resurface Taber abrading wheels with precision. The Model 350 Wheel Refacer is used to refresh and
standardize the contact surfaces of Genuine Taber Calibrade® wheels when they become clogged with
debris. Intended for H-10, H-18, H-22 and H-38 abrading wheels, this instrument can also be used to true
out of round wheels and correct ‘crowning’ conditions on both Calibrase® and Calibrade® wheels.

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Model 350 Wheel Refacer

Bean Bag Snag Tester

Bean Bag Snag Tester GT-C50

This Bean Bag Snag Tester is to test the snagging resistance of knitted fabric. The principle is put the specimen (bean bag inside) into the roller (with rows of needles) and rotate a certain number of cycles, evaluate the grade of the specimen.

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Bean Bag Snag Tester is to test the snagging resistance of knitted fabric.

Color Fastness Tests

Color fastness tests are essential for evaluating a fabric’s resistance to fading or running under conditions like washing, rubbing, light exposure, perspiration, and chlorine. These tests help ensure textiles maintain their aesthetic and functional quality throughout their lifecycle.

We offer a wide range of color fastness test instruments that meet various standards. Our team is also available to provide support and advice to help you select the right equipment for your needs.

TruFade

TruFade

Xenon Arc Light Fastness Tester with TestWise Touch™. TruFade is used to test the colour fastness to light of textiles, leather and other materials, simplifying a difficult area of light fastness testing to deliver consistent and accurate results. Now with onboard weathering, TruFade can test a range of standards and retailer test methods.

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Xenon Arc Light Fastness Tester with TestWise Touch™

GyroWash

GyroWash

Colour Fastness to Washing Tester with TestWise Touch™. For washing and dry cleaning textiles and leather. Compliant with AATCC and ISO standards and available in either 8 or 20 pot models. 
Additionally, the GyroWash was used in developing the test method for microfibre release in domestic washing, and as such is the ideal instrument for conducting The Microfibre Consortium (TMC) test method for the quantification of fibre release from fabrics during simulated domestic laundering. Contact us to learn more about this exciting development in the evaluation of fibre fragmentation using GyroWash.

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Colour Fastness to Washing Tester with TestWise Touch™

CrockMaster

CrockMaster

James Heal’s CrockMaster is a crockmeter instrument used to determine colour fastness to wet and dry rubbing. It tests textiles, carpets, laminates, and printing inks, as well as the micro-scratch resistance of lacquers, coatings and painted surfaces. It is available in motorised and hand-operated models.

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Crockmeter, The colour fastness to rubbing Tester.

ThermaPlate

ThermaPlate

Scorch and Sublimation Tester with TestWise Touch™. For testing the colour fastness to dry heat, sublimation and shrinkage of textiles and leather.

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Scorch and Sublimation Tester with TestWise Touch™

DynaWash

DynaWash & DynaWash Duo

Garment and Printed Fabric Durability Tester with TestWise Touch™. Ideal for laboratories performing a high volume of wash tests, offering time-saving and sustainability benefits. DynaWash Duo has an integrated spinner, so the user can rinse and extract water from samples within the same instrument.

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Garment & Printed Fabric Durability Tester with TestWise Touch™

ProView

ProView

Universal Assessment Viewer with a suite of digital grading photographs for grading pilling and snagging. Ideal for use with Martindale, Orbitor and ProMace.

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Universal Assessment Viewer

Perspirometer

Perspirometer

Perspiration Tester for testing the colour fastness of textiles to perspiration, cold water, seawater and phenolic yellowing.

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Perspiration Tester

Colour Matching Cabinets

Light Booths

Colour Assessment Cabinet for viewing and checking samples throughout the production process in consistent, controllable lighting conditions for consistency across your global supply chain. An effective way to ensure colour accuracy through visual colour management from Verivide. Test to specific standards, and brand or retailer specifications.
A number of light booth options are available including a new LED light booth for a greater level of control and repeatability.

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Visual Colour Assessment Light Booths

Ozone Test Chamber

Ozone Test Chamber RF1108

Ozone Test
Chamber is used to determine the colorfastness of textiles when it is exposed to ozone in the
atmosphe re at room temperature.

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Ozone Test Chamber RF1108

Dimensional Stability Tests

Dimensional stability tests evaluate how well textiles maintain their size and shape after exposure to conditions like washing, drying, and stretching. These tests ensure that fabrics do not shrink, stretch, or deform, preserving their intended fit and appearance throughout their use.

Our dimensional stability tests utilize specialized equipment to measure changes in fabric dimensions when subjected to wear, washing, heating, or drying. These measurements are compared against industry standards under controlled laboratory conditions to ensure the durability and performance of textile products.

Wascator

Wascator

Standardised European Washing Machine for textile laboratories, to determine shrinkage, dimensional stability and appearance after washing.

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Standardised European Washing Machine

James Heal TD6-6LAB+

James Heal TD6-6LAB+

Standardised tumble dryer for textile testing. Used to simulate domestic laundering conditions, drying tests and shrinkage testing to meet standard ISO 6330:2021, M&S P1A and AATCC LP1, plus many other test standards.

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Standardized Tumble Dryer for textile testing

LaboWash Washing Machine

LaboWash Washing Machine RF6088W

LaboWash washing machine is designed to test the shrinkage and color fade property of the fabrics.

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AATCC Approved Top Loading Washing Machine

LaboDry Drying Machine

LaboDry Drying Machine
(Model: RF6088D)

LaboDry drying machine is designed to meet AATCC home laundering procedures. LaboDry is designed to meet the parameters list in the Table VI of AATCC Laboratory Procedure 1.
In addition, one more design is made to control the drying time by the target relative humidity value measured at the position of the exhaust duct.

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AATCC Approved Standard Dryer

Miele Washer

Miele Professional washing machine

Miele Professional offers a range of washing machines suitable for different load capacities and featuring advanced control systems. The PWM 906, PWM 907, and PWM 908 models are designed for professional use and have various features. All three models are equipped with M Touch Flex controls, a touch display that allows for easy and intuitive operation, providing access to a wide range of wash programs and settings.

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Miele Professional washing machine

Performance Tests

As performance wear and technical textiles evolve, integrating technology with functionality, comfort, and safety, rigorous testing becomes crucial for quality assurance. We provide advanced performance testing instruments to evaluate textiles under various conditions, including wind, rain, and moisture management, ensuring compliance with relevant standards. For assistance in selecting the right test equipment, please feel free to contact us.

AirPro

AirPro

AirPro is a consistent and accurate Air Permeability tester, used to test the resistance of the flow of air through woven, knitted and nonwoven textile materials. It is supplied with TestWise software, making it intuitive and easy to use.
AirPro can be used on a variety of applications, including performance apparel, medical textiles, PPE, infant products such as bedding, nonwovens, geotextiles and more.

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Air Permeability Tester

WickView

WickView

WickView is a state-of-the-art instrument that uses an advanced imaging system to track and record the transfer of moisture through a garment, helping to understand its effectiveness at moisture management and wicking behaviour.
This technology has advanced more quickly than the industry test standards which use basic distance and time as a measure to assess the spread of moisture, rather than the exact movement in multiple directions. To address this James Heal has created a NEW test method and system of grading to ensure systematic, accurate product testing in laboratories, and a software system that also enables the sharing of data and real-time video footage recorded of the actual test, electronically with colleagues or partners based in other locations.
Integrated cameras are mounted either side of the test specimen within the WickView, that combined with intuitive TestWise software, uniquely track, record and measure the multidirectional movement of moisture through a fabric on both skin and face sides. Numerous parameters can be measured for comparison, and features in the software allow users to identify and discount aspects that may skew the results such as the effects of gravitational pull and run-off, giving the most precise results.
With the James Heal test method and grading system users can be confident that they are testing correctly to achieve the most realistic, accurate results. A wealth of data is available within the WickView software, from watching recordings of the live test on each side of the specimen through to the resulting graphs and tables showing the grades of performance across a range of parameters. Results can be read individually or in different combinations to suit the scope of the testing, enabling users to understand and interpret their meaning in the context of the textile being tested, and where needed shared via email or online with their customers such as retailers or brand owners. Learn more in our article Applications Insight: The Fundamentals of Wicking.
Contact us to request a live online demo with our Technical team!

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Moisture Management Tester

HydroView

HydroView

The HydroView is used to determine the resistance of fabrics to penetration of water and is a consistent and highly accurate hydrostatic head tester by James Heal.
HydroView can be used to test many types of fabrics that are intended to be water resistant, in product sectors such as performance wear, tents, medical textiles, PPE, nonwovens, geotextiles and more.

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Hydrostatic Head Tester

TruRain

TruRain

TruRain is the definitive Bundesmann tester, an artificial rain shower testing instrument for determining the water repellency of textiles. It is designed with precision in mind, to reduce inconsistency and improve the accuracy and repeatability of results.

TruRain’s water circulation unit reduces operating costs by 83% and water consumption by 99%, making TruRain a more sustainable Bundesmann tester. 
Read our article on the issues around sustainability in water repellency testing, which explains how James Heal’s pioneering TruRain instrument was developed to incorporate the innovative features and benefits outlined below, to solve problems associated with waste in this area of textiles testing while providing a much better user experience. 

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Water Repellency Tester

AquAbrasion

AquAbrasion

The AquAbrasion is a Wet Abrasion Tester based on the traditional Martindale instrument. It uses a controlled pump system to dose fabric specimens with liquid which keeps the specimen wet for the duration of the test. Deionised water can be used to replicate rain, or a perspiration solution can be used to replicate sweat. AquAbrasion can also be used to test the effects of other liquids such as sunscreen or hand sanitiser on a wide range of materials.
The AquAbrasion is an accurate and repeatable way of conducting wet abrasion testing, which we have proven to be a crucial and often detrimental step in establishing the durability of outdoor wear.

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Wet Abrasion Tester with TestWise Touch

Spray Rating

Spray Rating Tester

Spray Rating Tester to test the water repellency of materials using a ‘shower test’.
James Heal also offer a larger scale Bundesmann instrument for water repellency testing. Take a look at the TruRain with water recirculation for greatly reduced recource consumption, maximising efficiency and sustainability.

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Water Repellency Tester

ProDry

ProDry

Quick-drying is an important attribute of textiles worn next to the skin, during sporting activities where the skin is likely to perspire. ProDry replicates the conditions to verify the quick-drying fabrics are performing effectively.

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Dry Rate Tester

Other Tests

We offer a wide range of test instruments from James Heal. For equipment not available through James Heal, we represent several other premium brands, including Miele, Mullen Testers, HANNA, Refond, GESTER, Taber Industries, Labtron, WIRA Instrumentation Ltd, and AATCC. We supply these high-performance, reliable, and certified products to the Sri Lankan market, either directly or through regional agents.

As a trusted local distributor, we provide comprehensive support, including supply, installation, and after-sales service. Leveraging our industry knowledge and experience, we can assist with complete laboratory setup, helping you equip your entire lab or testing facility.

FlexiBurn

FlexiBurn

Multi-purpose Flammability Tester with TestWise Pro™. For testing ease of ignition and flame spread properties of a variety of textile materials – from curtains and drapes to upholstery, nightwear, apparel, protective workwear, and children’s toys. Take a look at an example test on FlexiBurn in the video below.

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Multi-purpose Flammability Tester with TestWise Pro™

Sample Cutters

Sample Cutters

For the preparation of test specimens such as woven, nonwoven or knitted textiles, carpet, film, foam, paper or board.

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For the preparation of test specimens

SnagPod

SnagPod

Snagging Resistance Tester for use with Orbitor Pilling and Snagging Tester. For the evaluation of the snagging tendency of knitted or woven apparel fabrics – ideal for sportswear manufacturers and adopted by Nike®and their suppliers.
James Heal led the development of the SnagPod to solve the problem of testing for undesirable loops on the surface of garments.

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Snagging Resistance Tester for use with Orbitor

Crease Recovery Tester

Crease Recovery Tester

Precisely measures the angle of recovery for textile materials to define ‘Easy Care’ and ‘Easy Iron’ claims.
A crease is formed in a test specimen by applying a specified pressure in a separate Loading Device. The crease recovery angle (CR angle) indicates the ability of the fabric to recover to its original state.
Alternative weights for the loading device exist to meet the different requirements of both European (eg ISO 2313, EN 22313, M&S P22) and American (eg AATCC 66) test standards.

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Measures the angle of recovery for textile materials

Sliver Roving Reel

Sliver/ Roving Reel

he equipment is specially designed to assist in the determination of the count of slivers and roving. The counter is set to the required length of sliver to be measured, stopping the motor automatically after the required revolutions of the drum.
The electronic brushless motor enables the operator to control the speed of the drum and provides gradual acceleration and deceleration for smooth operation.

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For the determination of linear density of sliver and roving.

Board Winder

Board Winder

Single-traverse board winder for yarn inspection and sample
viewing, used to detect irregularities in the yarn.
Can accommodate either tapered (155 x 255 x 600 mm) or
rectangular boards (255 x 600 mm).

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To assess yarn evenness in compliance to ASTM standards

Temperature & Humidity Test Chamber

Temperature & Humidity Test Chamber

Temperature Humidity Chamber for conditioning of samples prior to testing. It also can be used for a variety of materials of high – low temperature alternating test. The test temperature, humidity and time can be programmed.

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Environmental Chamber / Temperature and Humidity Test Chamber GT-C52