Performance Test

Air permeability is a widely used test which measures how easily air is passed through fabric and helps to indicate the fabric’s breathability, particularly for wind-resistant, weather-resistant and waterproof fabrics. It is an important factor in measuring both the porosity...

Hydrostatic head is the measurement used to calculate how much water pressure a waterproof material can withstand before water penetration occurs. The test is performed to determine the resistance a fabric or textile has to water being forced through it. During...

Having our performance clothing and footwear dry out efficiently is considered to be a key feature for most performance garments, as nearly every item that we wear will come into contact with liquid moisture from one point of origin or another, be it from...

Wicking is directly related to comfort, as good wicking means the textile or garment will allow the garment to effectively manage moisture produced by perspiration (sweat). Moisture wicking fabrics are considered an important element of modern sportswear and outdoor-wear. Some...

Flammability testing, uses 'flammability' as a factor that affects the probability (risk) of becoming exposed to the fire hazard.