The ‘test star’ of the show? What’s going on?

ITMA Asia 2024 will be at the Shanghai Convention Centre from 14 to 18 October 2024. It is the global textile industry event. ITMA Asia 2024 attracts over 1,680 top textile machinery makers worldwide. The exhibition covers 160,000 square metres. At H 8.1-A05 of the Shanghai Convention Centre, customers visited the ChiuVention booth. They tested…

Interpretation of the Standard for Colour Fastness to Washing:ISO105-C06:2010

washing color fastness test

Colour fastness to washing is a textile’s ability to keep its original colour after washing under the specified conditions. This means they will not fade or change colour. It is an important indicator of the quality of printing and dyeing. The unqualified discolouration or staining affects the product’s look and performance. It also harms the…

Textile Dyeing Technology

Hand Dyeing

Printing and dyeing, or dyeing and finishing, is a kind of textile processing. It is also the general name for pre-treatment, dyeing, printing, finishing, and washing. Dyeing and finishing Dyeing and finishing is the chemical treatment of textiles (fibres, yarns, and fabrics). It is often called printing and dyeing. They combine it with spinning, weaving,…

Textile News in 2024

Frankfurt International Textile Treatment Exhibition

GTexcare 2024: Bring together industry information, promote interaction and inspire boundless inspiration The 2024 Frankfurt International Textile Treatment Exhibition is on November 6-9. It has caught the attention of the global textile care industry. The exhibition will focus on key topics. These are automation, energy, resources, the circular economy, and textile hygiene. It will highlight…

Waterproof Material Test or Hydrostatic Pressure Resistance Test: Comprehensively Unlock the Test Standards, Methods and Procedures of Various Countries

hydrostatic pressure

Hydrostatic pressure resistance is a key measure of waterproof, breathable fabrics. It refers to the resistance when water passes through the fabric. It indicates how much the fabric resists water penetration. The hydrostatic pressure resistance method measures two things. It tests the fabric’s waterproofness and its nature. Fabrics’ water repellency can be measured by three…

Unveiling Unidirectional Moisture Conductive Fabrics: Principles, Manufacturing Processes, Testing Methods

Unidirectional moisture-conducting fabric

Unidirectional moisture-conducting fabrics can effectively export sweat in one direction. They help keep the body dry and cool, especially when playing outdoor sports in autumn and winter. This avoids heat loss from sweating. 1 What is unidirectional moisture transfer? Unidirectional moisture transfer is a process. It lets the inner fabric, in contact with the body,…

An Article to Understand Fabric Classification and its Corresponding Critical Tests

fabric

What is textile fabric? Textile Fabric Definition: In the textile industry, a fabric or textile is a soft material. Fine, pliable materials like yarns, fibers, and filaments make it. Specific structural relationships (cross, knot-tying, and joining) create it. It is widely used in apparel, medical care, and industry. 1. Three types of structural relationships of…