JAMES H. HEAL, UK Test Accessories

Product Introduction:

JAMES H. HEAL, UK Test Accessories refers to the comprehensive range of standardized materials, consumables, and auxiliary equipment supplied by James H. Heal, a prominent UK-based manufacturer of textile testing instruments. These accessories are designed to be used in conjunction with James H. Heal's testing machines or for performing textile tests according to various international standards (such as ISO, AATCC, ASTM, and retailer-specific methods) where specific materials are required.

James H. Heal is recognized for manufacturing both the testing instruments and the necessary consumables, ensuring compatibility and reliable performance. Their test accessories are produced under strict quality control to guarantee consistency and reproducibility of test results, which is vital for accurate textile evaluation and quality assurance.

Examples of common JAMES H. HEAL, UK Test Accessories include:

Standard Adjacent Fabrics: Undyed fabrics made from various fibers, including multifiber fabrics containing strips of different fiber types. These are used in colorfastness tests to assess staining onto other materials. James H. Heal manufactures their own adjacent fabrics to meet standard specifications.

Standard Test Fabrics: Standardized fabrics used as control materials or as part of test assemblies in various physical and chemical tests.

Standard Reference Detergents and Soaps: Specifically formulated cleaning agents used in standardized washing and laundering tests, available in various formulations (e.g., with or without optical brighteners, phosphate/non-phosphate) to match different standard requirements.

Grey Scales and Blue Wool Standards: Standardized visual scales (Grey Scales for assessing color change and staining) and textile specimens dyed with blue dyes of known lightfastness (Blue Wool Standards). These are used for visual grading in colorfastness and lightfastness tests.

Martindale Consumables: Specific materials required for Martindale abrasion and pilling testers, such as standardized abrasive fabrics, felt discs, cork liners, and specimen mounting materials.

Other Testing Materials: This can include a wide array of other consumables specified by various test methods, such as standard sole materials for footwear testing, specific abrasive papers, weights, and other auxiliary items.

The use of JAMES H. HEAL, UK Test Accessories is essential for laboratories seeking to perform textile tests accurately, consistently, and in compliance with relevant international standards, particularly when using James H. Heal testing equipment.