James Heal products

Standardised Tumble Dryer for textile testing. Used to simulate domestic laundering conditions, drying tests and shrinkage testing to meet standards and retailer test methods. With TestWise Touch™, our intuitive, easy to use software which simplifies the testing process.

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. 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.

Colour Assessment Cabinet for colour viewing in consistent, controllable lighting condition from Verivide.

Precisely measures the angle of recovery for textile materials to define `Easy Care` and `Easy Iron` claims.

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.

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.

Elastomeric Abrasion Tester with TestWise Touch. Approved by Volkswagen, for the abrasion of rubber and elastomeric materials that form items such as tyres, seals, and conveyors.

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

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 and children`s toys.

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.