Testing Instruments

Random Tumble Pilling Tester

The TumblePill tests textiles for pilling. It simulates the friction and tumbling of actual use. The test results are more reliable. The impeller can be disassembled and replaced with different standard shapes. The TumblePill runs quietly. It can connect to smartphones and computers via IoT. It can also connect to the lab’s LIMS for automatic report output.

ChiuVention ICI Mace Snag Tester

SmartSnag ICI Mace Snag Tester determines the degree of hooking (yarn pulls out of the fabric) under normal wear. It can test the hooking of outerwear knitted fabrics and other fabrics that are prone to hooking. This includes chemical fibers, filaments, and their deformed yarn.

ChiuVention ICI Pilling and Snag Tester

The ICI Pilling and Snag Tester is designed to evaluate textiles for pilling and snagging resistance. The process begins by placing the fabric sample on a polyurethane tube, which is then inserted into a rotating chamber. As the chamber rotates at a consistent speed, the cork lining inside gently abrades the fabric, simulating real-life conditions that lead to pilling and snagging. After completing the specified number of rotations, the sample is carefully removed and compared against standard reference images to determine its pilling and snagging grade.

ChiuVention Smartindale Martindale Abrasion & Pilling Tester

Hanatek Rub & Abrasion Tester

The Hanatek Rub and Abrasion tester brings new levels of repeatability and convenience to testing the durability of inks and coatings on any printed material.

TESTEX Universal Wear Tester TF213

The Universal Wear Tester is a versatile testing device that is used to determine the wear and abrasion resistance of fabrics in the clothing, footwear, and related industries. Equipped with a surface abrasion head (inflated diaphragm method) and a flex abrasion head, as well as necessary weights and blades, the Universal Wear Tester can conduct multiple functions. In addition, accessories are available on request for conducting frosting, pilling, and edge abrasion tests to provide a complete picture of a fabric’s durability.

TESTEX Bean Bag Snag Tester TF221

The Bean Bag Snag Tester is designed to evaluate the snagging and picking resistance of knitted and woven fabrics. This apparatus achieves this by subjecting fabric pillows containing weighted bean bags to a tumbling process inside two separate test cylinders. The Bean Bag Snag Tester meets industry standards such as ASTM D5362 and JIS L1058. By measuring a fabric’s snagging resistance, the Bean Bag Snag Tester provides valuable information about its durability and quality.

TESTEX MIE Abrasion Tester TF216

The MIE Abrasion Tester is a specialized device designed to assess the durability of textiles used in automobiles, including interior materials made of woven, knit, composite, and coated fabrics. By subjecting these materials to rubbing against an abrasive cloth, the tester measures their resistance to wear and tear. The MIE Abrasion Tester is fully compliant with the rigorous standards set forth by Renault-PSA D44 1073.

TESTEX Schopper Abrasion Tester TF228

The Schopper Abrasion Tester is a powerful tool for assessing the durability of automotive trim materials and textile fabrics under tension. Using a state-of-the-art rotary abrasion test, this machine delivers accurate and reliable data on abrasion resistance, helping manufacturers ensure their products can withstand even the harshest wear and tear.

TESTEX Scott Type Crease-Flex Abrasion Tester TF119

Scott Type Crease-Flex Abrasion Tester, to determine the crease-flex abrasion resistance of leather, rubber cloth etc. The force loaded on specimen, distance between grips and the two-way distance can be adjustable. And the force loaded on specimen is of spring type.

TESTEX Rubbing Fastness (Gakushin) Tester TF413

Rubbing fastness (Gakushin) tester for JIS standards, for evaluating a material’s resistance to rubbing motion. Unit is a six station, benchtop machine which includes clamps for sample attachment to moving platen and clams for weighted rubbing arm for attachment of rubbing material.

TESTEX DIN Abrasion Tester TF215

DIN Abrader(abraser) is suitable for the abrasion resistance test of polyester sole, shoe sole, and polymer sheet material. When the wear wheel rotates, the sample is rubbed in a certain degree of sandpaper to generate abrasion, so as to evaluate the wear performance. The abrasion tester provides a wide testing area to meet the most request. Additional balance is required.

TESTEX Circular Locus Tester TF225

Circular Locus Tester, to determine surface deterioration and quality of fabrics (wool, chemical fiber, mixed, kitted and woven fabrics). Using an active friction system, fabric is rubbed against a nylon brush and abrasive or an abrasive only under controlled conditions. Results of the test are achieved in minutes. The relative motion of the locus specimen grip and the abrasive platform is a circle with a relative speed of 60+/-1 r/min. The grip offers pressure to the specimen which is adjustable with a tolerance of +/-1%. For added control and safety, the machine is equipped with a self-stop switch.

TESTEX Rotary Abrasion Tester TF214

It may take months to know the abrasion resistance of a specific material, but that’s too long for applying the new material to a new product, is it possible to get an abrasion resistance testing result in minutes?

TESTEX Pilliscope Assessment Viewer TF211

Pilliscope Assessment Viewer / Viewing cabinet, Suitable for standards where the assessment of pilling on fabrics is necessary, provides a clear viewing light environment where the test specimen being compared against control fabrics or photographs.