Testex - Model SmartDry -Drying Rate Tester

SmartDry tests fast-drying fabrics, including quick-drying polyester and nylon, moisture-wicking fabrics for sportswear, outdoor gear fabrics like tents and jackets, swimwear, and home textiles such as towels and bedsheets.

The specially designed parallel cross-flow fan makes the wind speed more uniform and smooth, which can restore the actual evaporation process and make the drying test results more reliable. SmartDry Fabric Drying Rate Tester is a smart instrument, that can be connected to the SmarTexLab app installed in the smartphone through WIFI so that the parameters can be set remotely and the test process can be monitored, which greatly improves the working efficiency. SmartDry Dry Rate Tester applies to the AATCC 201 standard.

Quick-dry fabrics: Fabrics like polyester and nylon, designed for outdoor sports or travel, often undergo dry rate testing to ensure they dry quickly after getting wet.
Sportswear fabrics: Performance fibers and moisture-wicking fabrics commonly used in sportswear need dry rate testing to ensure quick drying for enhanced comfort and performance.

Outdoor gear fabrics: Fabrics used in outdoor gear such as tents, sleeping bags, and waterproof jackets are tested to ensure quick drying in humid or wet conditions to maintain functionality.

Swimwear and gym clothing: These fabrics are exposed to water and high humidity, so their drying speed directly impacts the user experience.
Home textiles: Items like towels, bathrobes, and bedsheets are tested for dry rate to assess their comfort and practicality.

For detailed drying rate test, please read this article: Fabric Drying Rate Test.

A test sample is placed on top of a heating plate at a constant temperature of 37° (99°F), and a certain amount of water rises from the bottom of the drying rate tester to the center of the plate and saturates the sample. An anemometer inside the instrument dries the sample. An infrared temperature sensor measures the change in temperature of the sample to determine if the drying is finished, and then the drying speed is determined by the test drying time.

• Fan: can produce airflow of 0.5-3.5m/s ±0.1m/s
• Heater plate:   305mm x 305mm±0.5mm
• Soft heating plate:   305mm x 305mm±0.5mm
• Heat-insulating corkboard:  305mm x 305mm±0.5mm
• Metal pressure bar:  150mm x 40mmx2mm±1mm
• The Heating temperature:  25?-40?±0.5?(with overheat protection)
• Infrared temperature sensor: 15?-50?±0.1°C
• Drip accuracy  0.05-1.0ml±0.003ml
• 1.0-4.5ml ± 0.01ml