1. What is a Laboratory Padder? A laboratory padder (also called a lab padder or squeeze machine) is a specialized device used to remove excess water, dye, or chemicals from fabrics, leather, and coated materials. It plays a crucial role…
Standard Test Method for Static and Kinetic Coefficients of Friction of Plastic Film and Sheeting - ASTM D1894 ASTM D1894 is to test the kinetic coefficient of friction and static coefficient of friction(starting and sliding friction) of plastic film and…
This post would mainly focus on the Tensile Strength Of Fabric - Breaking force and elongation - Strip Method 1. Tensile Strength Of Fabric Test Summary Tensile strength - strip method is to test specified width strip sample by using tensile…
ISO 5402-1 (IULTCS/IUP 20) is a method to test leather dry or wet flex resistance. This method will flex leather with fold for a certain cycles to check if tested leather will have damage or not. 1. Application ISO 5402-1…
Peel Strength Of Footwear Sole Bonds Peel strength test of sole and upper is important for shoe. The test methods include ISO 17708, SATRA TM411, QB/T 2886, ISO 20344 and etc. 1. Peel strength test apparatus and tools: Sharp knife;…
1. Durometer Hardness Test Durometer hardness test is to test the hardness of materials by shore hardness scale/shore durometer. The durometer is suitable to test thermoplastic elastomers, vulcanized(thermoset) rubber, elastomeric materials, cellular materials, gel-like materials, and some plastics. 2.…
ASTM D412 is used to measure the tensile(tension) properties of rubber and elastomers. This test standard includes 2 kinds of test methods for different shapes of samples and needs universal testing machine to perform the test. 1. What is the…
Taber Abrasion ASTM D3884 is a method to determine textile fabric abrasion resistance by using rotary platform, double-head tester(RPDH) which is also named as Taber abrasion tester. Taber abrasion test is also used to evaluate abrasion resistance of coated fabrics,…
1.What is GSM for Fabric GSM is Grams Per Square Meter. Measure the area and mass of the fabric sample, and calculate the mass per unit area of the sample in grams per square meter (g/m2). Use GSM cutter and…
1. What is Bally Leather Flexing Tester? Bally leather flexing tester is a flexometer to determine resistance of light leathers and their surface finishes to flexing. This leather flexing tester is also used to determine tendency for cracks to form…