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Fabric Flame Retardant Tester
Fabric Flame Retardant Tester
A Fabric Flame Retardant Tester is a specialized laboratory instrument designed to evaluate the flammability characteristics of textiles. It assesses how fabrics react to direct flame exposure, measuring parameters such as ignition time, flame spread rate, after-flame duration, and afterglow time. This testing is crucial for ensuring that textiles meet safety standards for various applications, including apparel, home furnishings, and industrial uses.
Purpose and Applications
The primary purpose of a Fabric Flame Retardant Tester is to determine the flame resistance of textile materials. This is essential for:- Apparel Safety: Ensuring garments, especially children’s sleepwear and industrial work wear, meet flammability standards.
– Home Textiles: Testing curtains, drapes, upholstery, and bedding for fire safety compliance.
– Technical Textiles: Evaluating materials used in tents, protective clothing, and automotive interiors.
⚙️ Key Features
Modern Fabric Flame Retardant Testers incorporate several features to ensure accurate and reliable testing:- Adjustable Burner Angles: Allowing tests at various orientations (e.g., 0°, 45°, 90°) to simulate different real-world scenarios.
Automated Ignition Systems: Providing consistent flame application and reducing operator variability.
– Digital Timing Mechanisms: Accurately recording ignition time, flame spread, after-flame, and afterglow durations.
– Transparent Observation Windows: Enabling safe monitoring of the test without exposure to hazards.
– Compliance with International Standards: Meeting protocols such as ASTM D6413, ISO 6941, and EN ISO 15025 for standardized testing procedures.
Testing Standards
Fabric Flame Retardant Testers are designed to comply with various international standards, including:
– ASTM D6413: Standard Test Method for Flame Resistance of Textiles (Vertical Test).
– ISO 6941: Textiles — burning behavior — Measurement of flame spread properties of vertically oriented specimens.
– EN ISO 15025: Protective clothing — Protection against heat and flame — Method of test for limited flame spread.
️ How It Works
- Sample Preparation: A fabric specimen is cut to specified dimensions and conditioned as per standard requirements.
- Mounting: The sample is mounted vertically or at a specified angle in the testing chamber.
- Ignition: A controlled flame is applied to the fabric for a predetermined time.
- Observation: The tester records ignition time, flame spread, after-flame time, and afterglow time.
- Evaluation: Results are compared against standard criteria to determine compliance.
✅ Benefits
– Safety Assurance: Ensures textiles meet fire safety regulations, reducing risk in end-use applications.
– Quality Control: Identifies flammability issues during the manufacturing process.
– Regulatory Compliance: Helps manufacturers meet legal requirements for flammability.
– Product Development: Assists in developing flame-retardant materials for specialized applications.
For more detailed information on specific models and their features, you can refer to manufacturers like SDL Atlas’s Auto Flam Flammability Tester [1], TESTEX’s Vertical Flammability Chamber TF312
How to Use a Fabric Flame Retardant Tester (Vertical Flammability Test Method):
- Prepare the Sample
– Cut the fabric to standard dimensions (usually 300 × 75 mm).
– Condition the fabric for 24 hours at 21°C and 65% relative humidity.
- Mount the Sample
– Place the fabric vertically in the frame inside the test chamber.
– Ensure it’s held securely with no folds or slack.
- Set Up the Burner Position the burner at the required angle (usually 90° for vertical tests).
– Adjust flame size according to the standard (about 38 mm for ASTM D6413).
- Ignite the Flame – Apply the flame to the bottom edge of the fabric for 12 seconds.
- Observe and Measure – Start timing when flame is applied.
– Measure:
– After-flame time (how long it burns after flame removal)
– After-glow time (how long it glows after burning stops)
– Char length (distance burned vertically)
- Record the Results
– Repeat the test on multiple samples (usually 5) and calculate averages.
- Compare with Standards
– Evaluate whether the results meet the required flame resistance limits.
fabric flame retardant tester IV type (small 450 method)
Scope of application
It is used for testing the intensity and speed of
burning of flammable textile materials after ignition.
(specific ignition nozzles and sample holders can be customized to meet multiple criteria).
Related standards
GB/T14644 ASTM D1230 CFR1610 etc.
Technical parameters
1. The spread of time:0 ~ 999.9S resolution 0.1S
2. The temperature inside the box shows:Room temperature -99 degrees C resolution 1 c
3. Igniting time:1S
4. Type of igniter:4 1/2 syringe
5. Sample clip size:Outer frame:204mm * 78mm inner frame:152mm×38mm
6. Distance from the top of the igniter to the sample surface:8mm
7. Studio size and outline size
Studio size:370mm×220mm×350mm
Outline size:375mm×245mm×478mm
8. Power supply:AC220V 50Hz 20W
9. Weight:18Kg
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- Adjustable Fabric Width
- Variable Speed Conveyor - Allows control over fabric dwell time for drying or heat-setting.
- Compact and Bench-Top Design - Space-saving design ideal for textile labs and R&D units.
- Digital Controls - Easy-to-use digital interface for setting temperature, conveyor speed, and process time.
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- Digital Display Panel- Easy-to-use interface for setting and monitoring temperature, speed, and time.
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Fabric air permeability tester
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- Supports Quality Control - Ensures consistent air permeability in fabric batches, critical for products like PPE, sportswear, and filters.
- Enhances Product Design - Helps in selecting or engineering fabrics with the right airflow properties for specific uses.
- Standard Compliance - Conforms to international testing standards (e.g., ASTM D737, ISO 9237), ensuring global credibility.
- Quick and Reliable Testing - Provides rapid results, increasing lab efficiency and production decision-making speed.
- Wide Material Compatibility - Suitable for woven, nonwoven, knitted fabrics, and even paper or coated materials.
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- Digital Display - Shows air permeability readings clearly in units like L/m²/s or cm³/cm²/s.
- Precise Test Head/Clamp - Provides an airtight seal to prevent air leakage and ensure accurate results.
- Adjustable Pressure Settings - Allows testing under various pressure drops (e.g., 10–2500 Pa), depending on fabric type.
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- Multiple Test Area Sizes - Interchangeable test plates to match different sample sizes and standard requirements.
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- Standard Compliance - Conforms to ASTM D737, ISO 9237, BS 5636, DIN 53887, etc.
- Robust Construction - Built with corrosion-resistant materials and durable components for long-term lab use.
- Low Maintenance - Simple cleaning and calibration process for reliable performance.
- Compact and User-Friendly Design - Ideal for lab benches and easy operation with minimal training.
- Prepare the Sample - Cut the fabric sample to the required size (usually circular, e.g., 20 cm²).
- Mount the Sample - Place the fabric securely in the test clamp or holder, ensuring no wrinkles or gaps.
- Set Test Parameters - Adjust the air pressure drop according to the fabric type or standard (e.g., 100 Pa).
- Start the Test - Turn on the air supply and start the airflow through the fabric.
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- Clean and Maintain - After testing, clean the clamp and ensure the device is calibrated regularly.
r Permeability Tester
Appliance Range
It is used to TEST the air permeability of various textile fabrics, including industrial fabrics, nonwoven fabrics and other textile products and other breathable materials.
Related Standards
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Instrument characteristics
1. Automatic sample clamping, automatic nozzle replacement, and quick test.
2. Microcomputer processing, the test results are displayed directly, without manual table calculation;
3. Built-in continuous test mode, the test unit can be switched as needed.
4. Chinese LCD menu operation, configure computer interface.
Technical parameter
1. Range of sample pressure difference: 1 ～ 4000Pa
2. Measurable air permeability: 1 ～ 40,000mm / s
3. Measurement error: ≤ ± 2%
4. Measurable fabric thickness: ≤8mm
5. Test area: 5cm2; 20cm2; 50cm2; 100cm2
Ф50mm (≈19.6cm2)
Ф70mm (≈38.5cm2)
6. Nozzles: 11 in total (automatic replacement of digital setting)
CODE 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10
DIAφ（mm）
0.8 1.2 2 3 4 6 8 10 12 16 20
7.Data Capacity:≤200 times tests
8.Power Supply：AC220V 50Hz 2KW
9.Weight：80Kg
10.Shape：1250×700×1250mm 
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Fatigue tester for Elastic fabric
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- Touch Screen Control - 7-inch color display for easy setup, monitoring, and data entry.
- Servo Motor Driven - Ensures precise and smooth linear motion during testing.
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- Prepare the Sample
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- Reproducible Results - Ensures consistent application of treatments across multiple samples, aiding in accurate testing and comparison.
- Adjustable Roller Pressure - Allows precise control over the pressure applied to the fabric, ensuring uniform chemical or dye application.
- Variable Speed Control - Adjustable conveyor speed for controlling the time the fabric spends in the solution bath, influencing the absorption rate.
- Solution Bath - Holds dye, chemicals, or finishes, and the fabric passes through this bath before moving to the rollers.
- Digital Control Panel - Easy-to-use interface for setting and adjusting parameters like speed, pressure, and solution concentration.
- Compact and Lab-Friendly Design - Designed for smaller, space-efficient use in textile labs, allowing for small sample testing.
- Roller Gap Adjustment - Allows for fine-tuning of the gap between rollers to regulate the amount of solution squeezed out of the fabric.
- Stainless Steel Construction - Durable and resistant to corrosion from the chemicals used in textile treatments.
- Safety Mechanisms - Includes safety guards, emergency stops, and user protection features during operation.
- Even and Controlled Application - Ensures even distribution of treatments (dye, finish, etc.) on fabric with minimal waste.
- Versatility in Application - Can be used for a wide range of textiles and treatments, including dyeing, softening, flame-retardant treatments, etc.
- Prepare the Fabric Sample - Cut the fabric sample to the required size for the experiment. Ensure it’s clean and free of any debris.
- Prepare the Solution - Mix the dye, chemical, or finish solution according to the desired concentration and the fabric's needs. Ensure that the solution is homogeneous.
- Set the Parameters - Pressure: Adjust the roller pressure based on the fabric type. Different fabrics require different pressure levels to ensure uniform application. - Speed: Set the fabric conveyor speed depending on the desired treatment time (longer exposure for deeper treatment).
- Load the Fabric into the Machine - Place the fabric carefully into the machine. The fabric should go through the solution bath and then pass between the rollers.
- Start the Machine - Turn on the machine and allow the fabric to pass through the rollers. The solution will be evenly applied to the fabric as it moves through the bath and is squeezed by the rollers.
- Monitor the Process - Keep an eye on the fabric to ensure it is being treated uniformly and there are no blockages or fabric jams.
- Unload the Fabric - Once the fabric has been treated, carefully remove it from the machine. Inspect for even application of the solution and any excess liquid.
- Dry or Process Further - Depending on the treatment, proceed with further steps such as drying, heat setting, or curing, as required by the experiment or process.
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Fabric Stiffness Tester
Fabric Stiffness Tester
- Accurate Measurement of Flexibility - Provides reliable data on fabric stiffness, essential for quality control and product development.
- Improves Product Comfort - Helps assess how soft or rigid a fabric will feel in clothing or furnishings.
- Supports Material Selection - Aids designers and engineers in choosing the right fabric for specific applications based on stiffness.
- Quality Assurance - Detects fabric inconsistencies or defects that affect handling or drape.
- Standards Compliance - Enables testing as per international standards like ASTM D1388 and ISO 9073-7 for global product approval.
- Quick and Simple Operation - Delivers fast results with minimal operator training or preparation.
- Applicable to Multiple Materials - Suitable for woven, nonwoven, knitted fabrics, paper, and films.
- Enhances R&D Accuracy - Supports consistent material testing during product innovation and textile finishing.
- Graduated Measurement Scale - Precise scale to measure overhang length for accurate stiffness calculation.
- Flat Test Platform - Smooth, level surface ensures consistent and reliable fabric movement.
- Standard Deflection Angle Guide - Built-in 41.5° angle reference for consistent stiffness testing (per ASTM/ISO).
- Manual or Motorized Models - Available in both types for simple or automated operation depending on lab needs.
- Compact Design - Space-saving unit ideal for textile labs and quality control rooms.
- Sample Holder or Clamp - Ensures correct alignment and smooth feeding of fabric strips during testing.
- Durable Construction - Made of corrosion-resistant materials like stainless steel or aluminum for long-term use.
- Compliance with Standards - Supports methods like ASTM D1388, ISO 9073-7 for stiffness testing of fabrics.
- Lightweight and Portable - Easy to move and use in various lab settings.
- Low Maintenance - Simple mechanical parts require minimal servicing.
- Prepare the Sample - Cut the fabric into a rectangular strip (e.g., 25 mm × 200 mm), as per standard.
- Place the Sample - Lay the fabric strip flat on the test platform with one end aligned at the zero mark.
- Slide the Fabric - Gently push the fabric forward so it slowly overhangs the platform.
- Watch for Deflection - Stop sliding when the free end of the fabric bends down to the reference angle (typically 41.5°).
- Read the Bending Length - Measure the overhang distance from the scale. This is the bending length (C).
- Calculate Flexural Rigidity
- Repeat for Accuracy - Test both warp and weft directions and average the results for better accuracy.
Scope of application
It is used to measure the stiffness of cotton,
wool, silk, linen, chemical fibers and other woven fabrics,
knitted fabrics, general nonwovens, coated fabrics, etc.
It is also suitable for measuring the stiffness of paper,
leather, film and other flexible materials.
Relevant Standards
GB/T 18318, ASTM D 1388, IS09073-7, BS EN22313 etc.
[Instrument Characteristics]
1. Infrared photoelectric invisible inclined plane
detection system replaces the traditional tangible inclined plane,
realizes non-contact detection, and overcomes the problem that
the measurement accuracy is affected by
the sample torsion lifted by the inclined plane.
2. The inclination adjustable mechanism of instrument
measurement to meet different test requirements.
3. Stepping motor drive, accurate measurement, smooth operation;
4. The color touch screen display can show the extended length,
bending length, bending stiffness of the sample, the warp average,
the weft average and the total average of the above values respectively.
5. Printing of Chinese report forms for thermal printers.
Technical parameters
1. Test methods: The two method (A method: Weft test, B method: Forward and backward test)
2. Measurement angle:41.5 degree, 43 degree and 45 degree adjustable
3. Extend the length range:5-220 mm (special requirements can be made at the time of ordering)
4. Length resolution:0.01mm
5. Measurement accuracy:±0.1mm
6. Specimen specifications:250×25mm
7. Work platform specifications:250×50mm
8. Specification of sample pressing plate:250×25mm
9. Pushing speed of press plate:3 mm/s; 4 mm/s; 5 mm/s
10. Display output: Touch screen display
11. Print Output: Chinese Report
12. Data Processing Volume: A total of 15 groups, each group less than 20 trials
13. Printer: Thermal printer
14, power supply:AC220V 50Hz
15. Host volume:570mm×360mm×490mm
16. Host weight:20kg 
