textile testing instruments

1. Submitted By:
Assignment
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Textile Testing Instruments
Name ID
Shahedul Islam shahed 120103006

2. Introduction
The economy of Bangladesh mainly depend on
textile sector. There is a huge competition in
textile market. To stable in this market the
quality of product must be ensure. For this reason
there is no alternative of quality test of product.
Now a days it become a major part of textile.
There are various type of textile testing
instrument for testing such as spectrophotometer,
color matching cabinet, pH meter, light fastness
tester etc. To taste by those equipment it is
necessary to know about those instrument and
there testing method.

3. Reasons for Textile Testing
1. Checking Raw Materials
2. Monitoring Production
3. Assessing the Final Product
4. Investigation of Faulty Material
5. Product Development and Research

4. Different test
Mechanical
» Tensile Strength and Elongation
» Breaking Strength
» Bursting Strength of Paper
» Tear Strength
» Elmendorf Tear Strength
» Air permeability of Paper
» Pilling Test
» Dry and Wet Rubbing (Crock Meter)
» Ether Soluble Matter
» Water Absorbency
» Lead and its compounds
» Scouring loss
» Flammability

5. Physical
» GSM
» Fiber Diameter
» Ends per inch
» Linear Density

6. Chemical
» PCP
» Blend composition
» Identification of Fiber
» Identification of Dyes
» Solvent Extractable matter
» Chloride Content
» Sulphate Content
» pH value of water extract
» Moisture Content
» Shrinkage to Water
» Color Fastness Tests
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7. Product Tests
» HDPE bags/Jute Bags
» Crepe Paper
» Filter Paper
» Writing/Printing paper
» Coated paper
» Corrugated Box
» Carpet
» Filament Yarn
» Fabric
» Congo red Dye
» Vinyl Coated Fabric
» Socks
» Jersey
» Various Leather Products

8. Standard Methods adopted
» American Society of Testing &Materials (ASTM)
» American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC)
» International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
» European Norms (EN)
» British Standards (BS)
» British Standards for European Nations (BSEN)
» Deutsches Institut fur Normung (DIN)
» Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS)
» Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

9. Crimp Rigidity Tester
crimp is an important property that determines processing behavior in
carding, drafting and fault incidences in yarn. Crimp frequency, amplitude,
crimp stability, crimp elongation, decrypting point are some of the important
properties that determine crimp.

10. Feature of Crimp Rigidity Tester
 The instrument is based on test
method.
 The tester can be used for both
polyamide and polyester texturized
yarns.
 Instrument mounted on a sturdy
metal base. Compact and portable.
 Heating arrangement for
measurement of hot Crimp
contraction.
Use:
Crimp Rigidity Tester can be used
for both polyamide and polyester
texturized yarns. Crimp frequency
and amplitude may be determined
by projecting a magnified image of
fiber on screen.

11. GSM Cutters
GSM cutters are used to determine accurately
the GSM(Grams per square meter) of any type of
fabrics. This GSM Cutter is circular fabric
sample cutter with which uniform circular fabric
is cut without measuring. The specimen which is
cut with the help of fabric GSM cutter is 100
cm2 areas. The instrument is equipped with a set
of four replaceable blades and normal cutting
pads.
Accessory of GSM Cutter:
 GSM Pad
 GSM Weighing Scale

12. Features of GSM Cutter
 Reliable rapid, and easy to use.
 100 Square Centimeters cutting area.
 Depth of cutting up to 5mm.
 Special finishes for contacting surfaces to
avoid of specimen slippage.

13. Use
GSM cutter are not just use in textile industry, they are use in various
other industries like acrylic sheets, aluminum and foils, bags and
luggage of cotton, plastic, paper and leather, beach wear, blankets,
belts, foot ware, paper industry, package material, machines, boxes,
polyester & BOPP films, hand tuffed carpets, home furnishing items
Teflon products, thermal paper & thermo sol and various other endless
things.

14. Martindale Abrasion cum Pilling Tester
Martindale Abrasion cum pilling tester is used to check the abrasion as
well as pilling resistance of the fabric.

15. Features of Martindale Abrasion cum Pilling Tester:
 Effective speed ratio of outer pegs to
inner pegs
 4 specimen can be tested simultaneously.
 Maximum load (corresponding to
pressure of 12KN/m2): 790g
 Comprise of stainless steel balls.
 Acrylic Top Plate for safety.
 The Abrasion of the fabric can be tested
through two methods.

16. Stiffness Tester
 Stiffness Tester is used to determine the
Stiffness of fabrics.
Stiffness Tester provides a quick and
accurate method of determining stiffness
properties such as flexural rigidity of most
textile fabrics and other flexible materials.
The principle of Cantilever Test method is
used in it.

17. Features of Stiffness Tester
 It has a solid aluminum base with
nylon foot-rest to keep the base
horizontal.
 The equipment’s parts are made of
stainless steel.
 It has a calibrated scale.

18. Water Repellency Tester
Water Repellency Tester measures the
resistance of fabrics to wetting by
water.
Water Repellency Tester is used to
check the water repellency of the
fabric by spray test in textile testing
laboratory. Suitable for Table cloth,
tapestry, flooring material fabric
manufacturer or processors.

19. Features of Water Repellency Tester
 The tester is suitable for
measuring the water-repellent
efficiency of finishes applied
to fabrics, particularly plain
woven fabrics.
 Evaluation is accomplished by
comparing the wetted pattern
with pictures on a standard
chart.

20. Crease Recovery Tester:
Crease Recovery Tester determines the property of textiles to
recover from creases by measurement of the recovery angle. The
specimen is first creased under specified load for fixed time and is
then transferred to the measurement device, where one end of the
specimen is held in a spring loaded clamp and other is allowed to
fall free under its own weight. Now one need to read the scale fixed
to moving clamp to know the deflection of the clamped end from the
horizontal. This angle gives the measure of the Crease Recovery

21. Features of Crease Recovery Tester:
 Made of heavy caste base with all
parts of stainless steel
 Imported Acrylic Sheet used for
making the Rotating Dial.
 To make the movement smooth
the Dial moves in a Brass bush.
 The same base has both the Steel
Creasing Load and two Round
Steel Plates for pressing the
specimen.

22. Digital Yarn Tension Meter
Digital Yarn Tension Meter, popularly known
as Yarn Tension Meter is used to determine
tension of moving yarn in knitting &
weaving machines.
Features of Digital Yarn Tension Meter:
 This instrument is manufactured in an
easy to handle design, size and weight.
 Gives accurate results.

23. Specifications of Digital Yarn Tension Meter:
 Size of the Instrument: 182 mm x 36 mm x
26 mm
 Load Capacity: 300 gm., 0.1gm Accuracy.
 Weight : 112 gm.
 Battery: LR 44, Button cell

24. Package / Shore Hardness Tester
 Package / Shore Hardness Tester are used
to check the hardness of yarn packages
such as cone, beam, etc. Hardness may be
defined as a material's resistance to
permanent indentation.
 The tester is typically used to measure the
hardness in polymers, elastomers and
rubbers.

25. Features of package/ shore hardness tester:
Feature:
 Very useful for spinning mills
 Latest design with elegant look.
 Handy, easy to operate.
 Duly packed in a wooden case for safety.
 With calibrated precision dial for direct
reading in degree shore.
 Smooth precision-engineered components
for exceptional performance.
 Supplied with calibration & inspection
certificates
 Easy access to sample table.
 Range of sample table available
Specification:
 Measuring Range: 0-100HS
 Instrument’s weight: 320 gm.

26. Perspirometer
Perspirometer is used for determining the resistance
of the color of textiles of all kinds and in all forms to
the action of human perspiration. B-Tex Engineering
brings most reliable Perspirometer at best price.
Color fastness of dyed or printed fabrics, against
perspiration, is determined by exposing the fabric to
the action of both alkaline and acidic reagents, while
in contact with undyed adjacent fabrics on both sides.

27. Features of Perspirometer
 Can also be used for testing color fastness
against sea water and water.
 Made of stainless steel frame.
 A different load for AATCC standards is
available on request.
 User friendly and corrosion resistant.
 Smooth precision engineered components
for excellent performance.

28. Specifications of Perspirometer:
 Frame Construction: Stainless steel
 Load on the Test Specimen: 5 kg.
 Size of Test Specimen: 100 mm x 40 mm
 Size of Acrylic Separator Plates: 115 mm x 60 mm
 Number of Separator Plates: 21 Nos.
 Dimensions of the Unit: 225 mm (L) x 72 mm(W) x 182 mm(H)
 Net weight of the Unit: 8.3kg

29. Tensile Testing / Lea Strength
 Tensile Testing / Lea Strength is to
determine the tensile strength and
elongation of metal threads, metal wire,
ropes, lea & fabric.
 Tensile Testing / Lea Strength consists
of lower stationary base plate, a fixed
cross tie on two supporting columns
and a movable crosshead using a lead
screw and nut mechanism. The Tensile
Testing Machine has been designed in
such way that one testing space is
suitable for extra-long test sample,
having long elongation.

30. Features of Tensile Testing / Lea Strength:
 The facility of controlling the test via
Microcontroller with Max-force,
Tenacity & elongation.
 Data safety facility is also available.
 Max hold test can be carried very
effectively.
 Extremely powerful internal software
makes the machine versatile.

31. Specifications of Tensile Testing / Lea Strength:
 Force Rating: 000.0 - 9.999, 00.00 - 99.99 & 100.0 - 999.9 Kg
 Force Resolution: 1gm below 10 Kg, 10 gm upto 100 Kg & 100
gm up to 1000 Kg
 Force measurement accuracy: ±0.5% of FSD
 Minimum Crosshead stroke: 500 approx
 Crosshead displacement Measurement Resolution: 1mm
 2 Grips included: Pneumatic Grip, Mechanical grip
 Crosshead speeds: 300mm fixed speed
 Options: Other testing speeds on special request
 Power Supply: 230 V AC, 50Hz, Single Phase
 Size & Weight: 18" x 18" x 48", 100 Kg

32. Moisture Meter
Moisture Meter is used to
measure the percentage of water
in a given textile material.
Moisture Meter is widely used in
textile industry for numbers of
applications, like, to check
moisture of dyed yarn, as well as
to check moisture in Rolls,
Beams, Cops, Cones, etc.

33. Features of Moisture Meter:
 It carries powerful 1pc 9V battery
 The instrument also has 2 x Extra Pins
 Comprehensive Instruction Manual
 Protective Carrying Bag

34. Specifications of Moisture Meter:
 Measuring Range: 5% ~ 40%
 Temperature: 0-40° C
 Resolution: 1%
 Accuracy: ±1%
 Operation Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F), 0 to 70%RH
 Case Color: Dark grey & Orange
 Power: 9V (6F22) X 1
 Dimension: 126mm x 70mm x 29mm
 Weight: Approximately 150g (including battery)
 High resolution and response quickly
 Data Hold (memory function) and can hold value
 Low Battery Indicator
 Large LCD display

35. Count Wrap Reel
Count Wrap Reel is a Automatic Wrap Reel used to prepare 6 lea for
checking the denier and count of yarn, etc. Count Wrap Reel is used to
prepare 6 lea for rapid preparation of accurate lengths of yarn, in hank
form, for subsequent weighing and determination of count and strength of
the yarn.

36. Features of Count Wrap Reel:
 The equipment consists of solidly constructed swift/wheel.
 It has traverse mechanism.
 Wrap reel is fitted with a digital counter.
 It is powered by a special geared motor.
 It is automatic.

37. Specifications of Count Wrap Reel:
 Swift Perimeter: 1.5 yards
 Number of leas made at a time: 6
 Spread of each lea: 20 mm
 Overall Dimensions of the main Unit: 450mm (L), 260mm (W),
360mm (H).
 Net Weight of the main Unit: 20.000 Kg.
 Overall Dimensions of the cone Unit: 280mm x 260mm x 500mm
 Net Weight of the cone Unit: 10.000 Kgs (approx.).
 Controls: MAIN, ZERO/RESET.

38. Color Matching Cabinet
Color Matching Cabinet measures the color difference between two samples.
Color Matching Cabinet booth is used for visual assessment of color under 6
standard lights and comes with doors. Color Matching Cabinet, Light Box, is
suitable for yarn, fabric dyeing plant, and garment manufacturer and
exporters. Suitable for staining, change in color test by using grey scales
during color fastness test.

39. Features of Color Matching Cabinet:
 Cabinet is made of Teakwood, Ply Board & Sun mica, with strict adherence
to international standards.
 Supplied with major tube lights & bulbs for quick and accurate color
assessment.
 Fitted with Electronic/ballasts for Instant start & power saving to safeguard
the expensive & sensitive tube lights & bulbs
 No warm-up; No flick; No heat emission; Elapsed Time displaying of each
light source.
 Energy saving; Efficient illumination.
 Compact; High quality with low price.
 Button Switches

40. Specifications of Color Matching Cabinet
 Overall Dimensions of the Instrument: 710±10 (L) x 414±10 (W) x
628±10 (H) mm
 Overall Dimensions of the Viewing Cavity: 685±10 (L) x 408±10
(W) x 380±10 (H) mm
 Net Weight of the Instrument: 25.480 Kg.
LIGHT SOURCES
 Artificial Daylight Fluorescent Lamps (D-65): 01 Nos. (18 W)
 Tungsten Filament Lamps : 04 Nos. (40 W)
 Cool White Fluorescent Lamp (CWF): 01 No. (18 W)
 Triphosphor Fluorescent Lamp (TL-84): 01 No. (18 W)
 Ultra-Violet Black Lamp: 01 No. (8 W)
 Warm White: 01 No. (18 W)

41. Light Fastness Tester

Light Fastness Tester is used to determine the
color fastness of textiles against sunlight
Features of Light Fastness Tester:
 An effective and essential fabric & garment
testing equipment.
 It is used to determine the color fastness and
degradation of textiles to Sunlight.
 This standard model comes with a 500 watt
MBTL lamp.
 Automatic voltage stabilizer.
 Stainless steel clamps.
 Gray scale for assessing change in color & L-4
standard @ extra cost.

42. Specifications of Light Fastness Tester:
 Light Source: 500W, MBTL Fading Lamp
 Test Chamber Temperature: Ambient to 50° C
 Temperature Range Control: By Water
Circulation in Type ‘A’ rectangular cells.
 Maximum Number of Type: 12 Nos. ‘A’
Rectangular Cells
 Maximum Number of Type: 50 Nos. ‘C’
Cylindrical Cells
 Maximum Space per Type: 110 x 50 mm ‘A’
Rectangular Cells
 Specimen Thickness: Up to 15 mm
 Specimen size: 100 x 50 mm
 Maximum Number of Specimen:10 Nos.

43. Cont….
 Working Life of Lamp: 2000 Hours
 Power: 220 Volts, single Phase, 50 HZ, A.C. Supply.
 Power Consumption: Maximum 1 KW.
 Water: Use of Distilled Water only in the water circulation Unit.
 Dimension of the Unit: 700 mm(W) x 500 mm(D) x 850 mm(H)
 Net Weight: 25 kg.
 Recommended Ambient: 20°-24°C Temperature
 Operating Conditions: 50%-65% Relative Humidity
 Humidity Control: Inserting Saturated Solution in the type ‘A’ & ’C’ Cells.

44. The New Standard in Light fastness Testing
 Designed specifically to meet ISO 105 B02
 The new rotating rack Q-Sun Model B02
Tester uses the latest technology to provide
precise control of the critical test parameters,
including
1. Spectrum
2. Irradiance
3. Relative Humidity
4. Chamber Temperature
5. Black Standard Temperature.

45. Cont…
The Q-Sun B02 meets many test
specifications, including:
 ISO 105 B02
 ISO 105 B06
 AATCC TM 16
 AATCC TM 169, Option 2 & 3

46. Advantage
 The revolutionary Q-Sun B02 Tester was
specifically designed to be an affordable light
fastness tester that meets the requirements of
ISO and AATCC.
 The new Q-Sun’s surprising low purchase
price and operating costs set a new standard
for light fastness testing.
 The new Q-Sun is easy to install, easy to use
and practically maintenance-free. The Model
B02 is completely automated and can operate
continuously,24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

47. Q-Sun B02 Light fastness Tester Overview
 Spectrum. Together, the long life xenon
lamps and special filter lantern produce
the spectrum required for textile testing.
 Solar Eye™ Irradiance Control. Precise
monitoring and control of irradiance
ensures maximum repeatability,
reproducibility and ease of use.
Calibration is quick and easy with the
patented Auto Cal system.
 Humidity Control. The electronic
humidity sensor provides precise control
of relative humidity.

48. Cont…
 Temperature Control: Both
Chamber Air Temperature and
Black Standard Temperature are
simultaneously controlled to
close tolerances.
 Capacity: Specimen capacity is
significantly larger than
comparable testers.
 Exterior Dimensions: The Q-Sun
B02 is the perfect size for textile
labs. Height 166cm (65.5");
Width 91 cm (36"); Depth 62cm
(24.5").

49. Spectra: Lamps, Filter Lantern
Lamps:
 The Q-Sun’s xenon arc lamp
produces the most realistic
reproduction of full spectrum
sunlight, including-
 UV
 visible and infrared radiation.
 Exposure to the full spectrum
is critical for light fastness
testing of most textiles.

50. Cont…
Filter Lantern:
 The Q-Sun’s Optical Filter Lantern is
designed to produce the spectra specified
in ISO and AATCC test methods
 It is equivalent to sunlight coming
through window glass.
 The Q-Sun B02 lantern consists of an
outer borosilicate cylinder and two sets
of 7 inner filters
 Arranged in a two-tier heptagon. For
ISO 105 B02,the inner filters are
Window IR (heat reducing). For AATCC
TM16, the inner filters are Window
B/SL.

51. Lamp & Lantern Specifications
Quantity Description
Lamp 1 1800W Xenon, Air-
Cooled
Inner Filters 14 Window IR (ISO) or
Window B/SL (AATCC)
Outer Filter Cylinder 1 Borosilicate

52. Lamp & Lantern Advantages
 Low Cost Lamps
 Easy Lamp Replacement
 Long Lamp Life
 Indefinite Filter Life
 Easy-Change Filters

53. Irradiance
 The Q-Sun’s Solar Eye Irradiance Control
system allows maximum repeatability and
reproducibility of test results.
 The Solar Eye is a patented, precision light
control system that automatically monitors and
maintains the programmed light intensity.
 Irradiance is controlled at either TUV (300-400
nm) or 420 nm.
 The patented Auto cal system uses a special
calibration radiometer that measures the light
intensity of the lamp and electronically transfers
the data to the controller.
 The Solar Eye sets a new standard in calibration.
It takes only seconds and there is little chance for
operator error.

54. Irradiance Control Specifications
Item Description Description
Control Point 420 nm TUV (300-400 nm)
Irradiance 1.10 W/m2/nm 42 W/m2 /300-400nm
Calibration Radiometer CR20

55. Solar Eye Advantages
 Precision Irradiance Control
 Quick & Easy Calibration
 ISO Compliance

56. Temperature and Humidity
 Temperature is critical because it
influences the rate of degradation.
 In the Q-Sun, temperature is
precisely maintained by a system
that simultaneously controls both
Black Standard Temperature and
Chamber Air Temperature.
 The relative humidity in the
chamber governs the moisture
content of the surface of the test
specimen during exposure.
 The Q-Sun’s electronic humidity
sensor provides precise control of
relative humidity.

57. Advantages
 Precise Control of Specimen
Temperature
 Choice of Black Standard or Black
Panel Temperature Sensors
 Simultaneous Control of Black Panel &
Chamber Air Temperature
 Precise Control of Relative Humidity

58. Specimen Capacity & Mounting
 The Q-Sun Model B02 sets the
standard with significantly higher
specimen capacity than
competitive testers. Q-Sun
specimen holders are very easy to
install and remove.
 ISO and AATCC textile masks are
available.

59. Specimen & Chamber Capacity
Item Quantity
Holders 16
Specimens (excluding Black Standard
Sensor)
31

60. Cont…
Item Inches Centimeters
Exposure Size/Specimen
(unmasked)
1.8 x 4.9 4.6 x 12.4
Exposure Area/Specimen
(unmasked)
8.8 in 2 57 cm2
Total Specimen Exposure
Area (unmasked)
273 in2 1,768 cm2
Rack Circumference 30.8 78.2
Rack Diameter 9.8 24.9
Rack Height 11.9 30.2
Total Possible Capacity 367 (in2) 2,362 (cm2)

61. Advantages
 Easy To Mount Specimen Holders
 Large Specimen Capacity
 ISO & AATCC Textile Masks