Fabric moisture wicking test
2021-04-12
Gester Instruments
365
We begin with an introduction to the fundamental definition and applicable standards of fabric moisture wicking testing, then detail the flagship testing instrument and its design highlights, functional characteristics, and technical parameters. Knowing these contents will help you determine the right moisture wicking testing equipment for textile testing needs.
What is Fabric Moisture Wicking Test
Fabric moisture wicking test is a professional detection method for evaluating the liquid water dynamic transfer performance of textiles, which corely measures the hygroscopic and quick-drying properties of textile materials. Only by following standard test procedures can the true moisture wicking performance of textiles be effectively measured and evaluated.
Core Standards for Fabric Moisture Wicking Test
Fabric moisture wicking testing abides by two mainstream national and international industry standards, which are the fundamental basis for all testing operations and result evaluation:
GB/T 21655.2: The Chinese national standard for textile moisture management performance testing, specifying the test methods, sample requirements, and evaluation indicators for liquid water transfer performance of hygroscopic and quick-drying textiles.
Professional Instruments for Fabric Moisture Wicking Test
The core equipment for fabric moisture wicking testing is the Fabric Moisture Management Tester GT-C203 (also referred to as Textiles Liquid Water Transfer Performance Tester), a dedicated instrument developed for the dynamic liquid water transfer performance test of textiles. This tester is the product of the third generation of instrument design and manufacturing technology, combined with the use experience feedback and summary of more than 20 professional textile testing users, and is fully optimized for the actual needs of textile testing laboratories, production enterprises, and quality inspection institutions.
Core Technical Advantages of GT-C203 Fabric Moisture Management Tester
Integrated Precision Testing SystemThe 32-bit CPU matching 24-bit AD acquisition system is the core of the instrument’s high performance, which can collect and process the liquid water transfer data of textiles in real time with high speed and high accuracy, ensuring that the test results truly reflect the fabric’s moisture wicking performance without data delay or distortion. The ultra-high drip control precision (±0.003ml) allows for customized setting of drip volume, meeting the needs of both standard routine testing and personalized research and development testing of textile enterprises.
Humanized Design for Actual Testing ScenariosThe instrument is fully designed for the daily operation of testers: the automatic clamping device realizes one-key start of the test, avoiding the error of manual clamping on sample fixation; the convenient water injection structure simplifies the process of adding test salt water and changing water, saving operation time; the high-efficiency cleaning design makes the removal of residual liquid after testing quick and thorough, preventing cross-contamination between different samples and ensuring the accuracy of subsequent tests.
Visual and Intelligent Test EvaluationThe built-in auxiliary lighting system provides clear light for the test area, allowing testers to observe the dynamic process of liquid water absorption, diffusion, and transfer on the fabric in real time and record key test details. The dedicated evaluation auxiliary software is matched for the instrument, which can automatically sort, analyze, and evaluate the test data, and generate professional test reports, making the result evaluation more convenient and standardized for testing staff.
Flexible Adaptation to Standard UpdatesThe optional pressure counterweight, probe specifications and other accessories for new and old standards enable the instrument to flexibly switch between different versions of testing standards, adapting to the update and adjustment of textile moisture wicking testing standards.
Brand Merchants: Used for the quality inspection of OEM/ODM textile products, to verify whether the moisture wicking performance of the purchased products meets the brand’s functional standards and market promotion claims.
FAQ
What is the core purpose of fabric moisture wicking test?
The core purpose is to test and evaluate the liquid water dynamic transfer performance of textiles, and quantitatively measure the hygroscopic and quick-drying properties of fabrics. This test is the key to judging whether functional textiles (such as sportswear, outdoor clothing) can quickly absorb human sweat, transfer it to the surface of the fabric and evaporate it, so as to ensure the wearing comfort of the fabric.
Which standards should be followed for fabric moisture wicking test?
The mainstream core standards are China’s national standard GB/T 21655.2 and American AATCC standard AATCC 195. The professional moisture wicking testing instrument GT-C203 can simultaneously meet the requirements of these two standards and support the switching of new and old standards.
What are the key advantages of the GT-C203 Moisture Management Tester compared with traditional testing equipment?
GT-C203 Liquid Water Transfer Performance Tester is upgraded based on the third-generation design and manufacturing technology and user experience feedback, with four core advantages: simultaneous compliance with double standards, high-precision data acquisition (32-bit CPU+24-bit AD, drip precision ±0.003ml), humanized easy operation (one-key start, convenient water injection/cleaning), and visual intelligent evaluation (auxiliary lighting, dedicated evaluation software). It also supports the switching of new and old standard accessories, with stronger adaptability.
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