The Dyeing and Finishing Pilot Plant includes both sample and production size machinery. The laboratory has equipment with capabilities for fiber, yarn, fabric, and whole garment preparation, dyeing, and chemical finishing.
ADC Commercial Dryer – Steam heated dryer
Ahiba Nuance Dye Machine – IR beaker dryer; capacity of 15 300ml beakers, 8 1L beakers, or 1 5000ml beaker
Atlas Launder-Ometer – Used for AATCC accelerated wash test methods; runs max. of 20 samples simultaneously
Burlington Hosiery Machine – Garment dyeing vessel with four compartments; runs max. 12 kilos of material
Gaston County FFT – 500mm wide foam finishing applicator
Greenville Machinery Padder – 2-meter-wide chemical pad
Greenville Machinery Scour/Dye Range – 500 mm scour and wash range; can be used for pad-dye-dry applications; typically used for woven fabrics or nonwoven substrates, not suitable for knits
Home-size Dryers – Compliant with AATCC test methods
Home-size Washers – Compliant with AATCC test methods