What types of fabric testing are available? What test equipment is needed?

Fabric testing refers to the process of testing and evaluating the physical, chemical, mechanical and functional aspects of fabrics. Common fabric tests include:

1. Thickness test: measure the thickness of the fabric, and evaluate the thickness consistency and thickness variation of the fabric.

2. Quality test: measure the quality of the fabric, including area density, linear density, yarn strength, etc.

3. Strength test: measure the strength of the fabric, including tensile strength, tear strength, etc.

4. Tear resistance test: To measure the tear resistance of fabrics.

5. Slip test: measure the slip performance of the fabric and evaluate the anti-skid performance of the fabric.

6. Friction test: measure the friction performance of the fabric and evaluate the wear resistance of the fabric.

7. Water resistance test: measure the water resistance of the fabric and evaluate the water resistance of the fabric.

8. Color fastness test: measure the color fastness of the fabric and evaluate the fading resistance of the fabric.

9. Water absorption test: measure the water absorption performance of the fabric, and evaluate the water absorption performance of the fabric.

10. Tensile deformation test: measure the deformation of the fabric during stretching and evaluate the elasticity of the fabric.

In fabric testing, the commonly used machines are as follows:

1. Fabric strength testing machine: used to test the strength and stretch properties of fabrics. It can determine the failure point and maximum bearing capacity of the fabric through tensile and compression tests.

2. Fabric Abrasion Tester: Used to test the abrasion resistance of fabrics. It assesses the durability of a fabric by simulating how it wears out during use.

3. Fabric tear resistance testing machine: used to test the tear resistance of fabrics. It assesses the durability of a fabric by simulating how it will tear during use.

4. Fabric thickness tester: used to test the thickness of fabric. It can determine the quality and performance of fabrics by measuring their thickness.

5. Fabric dyeing test machine: used to test the dyeing performance of fabrics. It can evaluate the dyeing effect and color fastness of the fabric by simulating the conditions of the fabric during the dyeing process.

These machines can help producers and consumers to evaluate the quality and performance of fabrics, so as to choose the most suitable fabrics for their needs.