Physical Testing Laboratory

The Dame S. Hamby Physical Testing Laboratory offers testing and analytical services for determining physical properties of fibers, yarns, fabrics, garments and other textile products. Testing is performed by experienced technicians in accordance with standard test procedures. The lab has the capability to perform a variety of American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC), and other standards or, in many cases, to tailor a procedure to specific client needs.

List of Test Methods

Fiber Testing Equipment

Peyer FL101/AL101 — Peyer FL101/AL101 – ASTM D5332: Fiber Length

Vibromat ME — Vibromat ME – ASTM D1577: Linear Density

Yarn Testing Equipment

Uster Tensojet + — Uster Tensojet + – Modified Version of ASTM D2256: Yarn Tensile Properties (Single End)

Uster Tensorapid 3 + — Uster Tensorapid 3 + – ASTM D2256: Tensile Properties

U.S. Testing Twist Tester — U.S. Testing Twist Tester – ASTM D1422: Twist in Singles Yarn; ASTM D1423: Twist in Plied Yarn

Uster Tester 5 — Uster Tester 5- ASTM D1425: Yarn Evenness/ Hairiness; ASTM D1425: Sliver or Roving Evenness/ Hairiness

ETT Automatic Twist Tester - ASTM D1422: Twist in Singles Yarn; ASTM D1423: Twist in Plied Yarn — ETT Automatic Twist Tester – ASTM D1422: Twist in Singles Yarn; ASTM D1423: Twist in Plied Yarn

Fabric Testing Equipment

ABC Mace Snag — ABC Mace Snag – ASTM D3939: Snag Resistance (Mace)

Atlas Bean Bag Snag — Atlas Bean Bag Snag – ASTM D5362: Snag Resistance (Bean Bag)

Atlas Launder-Ometer — Atlas Launder-Ometer – AATCC 190: Fastness to Home Laundering with Activated Oxygen Bleach:Acclerated; AATCC 61: Fastness to Laundering (Acclerated)

Atlas Random Tumble Pilling — Atlas Random Tumble Pilling – ASTM D3512: Pilling- Random Tumble

Crockmeters — Crockmeters – AATCC 8: Fastness to Crocking; AATCC 116: Fastness to Crocking

CSI Flexing and Abrasion — CSI Flexing and Abrasion – ASTM D3885: Flex and Abrasion

Cusick Drape Tester — Cusick Drape Tester – BS 5058:1973

Elmendorf Tear — Elmendorf Tear – ASTM D1424: Tear Strength- Elmendorf

Fabric Evaluation — Fabric Evaluation – AATCC 88B; AATCC 88C; AATCC 124; AATCC 128; AATCC 130

Frazier Air Permeability — Frazier Air Permeability – ASTM D737: Air Permeability

IDM Cantilever Stiffness — IDM Cantilever Stiffness – ASTM D1388: Stiffness-Cantilever Blend

J.A. King Stiffness Tester (Circular Bend) — J.A. King Stiffness Tester (Circular Bend) – ASTM D4032: Stiffness- Circular Bend

James H. Heal TruBurst 2 — James H. Heal TruBurst 2 – ASTM D3786: Burst Strength- Pneumatic

Mullen Burst — Mullen Burst – ASTM D3786: Burst Strength- Hydraulic

Maxi Martindale 1609 — Maxi Martindale 1609 – ASTM D4966: Fabric Abrasion-Martindale; ASTM D4970: Fabric Pilling- Martindale

Taber Abrasion (Rotary Platform) — Teledyne Taber Abraser – ASTM D3884: Abrasion- Rotary Platform

Thwing-Albert ProGage Thickness Tester — Thwing-Albert ProGage Thickness Tester – ASTM D1777: Thickness

Wyzenbeek Abrasion (Oscillatory Cylinder) — Wyzenbeek Abrasion – ASTM D4157: Abrasion- Oscillatory Cylinder

General Testing Equipment

Bausch & Lamp Monozoom-7 Zoom Microscope and Printer — Bausch & Lamp Monozoom-7 Zoom Microscope and Printer: Video Microscopy (defect and construction analysis, digital imaging measurements)

CEM Smart System 5 Microwave MoistureSolids Analyzer — CEM Smart System 5 Microwave MoistureSolids Analyzer – ASTM D629 section 9: Moisture Regain

Motic Stereo Microscope and B3 Biological Microscope with Digital Imaging — Motic Stereo Microscope and B3 Biological Microscope with Digital Imaging: Video Microscopy (defect and construction analysis, digital imaging measurements)

MTS Q-Test/5 Universal Testing Machine — MTS Q-Test/5 Universal Testing Machine – ASTM D2612; ASTM D3822; ASTM D2256; ASTM D6797; ASTM D1683; ASTM D2261; ASTM D5587; ASTM D5034; ASTM D5035; ASTM D3883

Nikon Polarized Light Microscope — Nikon Polarized Light Microscope: Video Microscopy (defect and construction analysis, digital imaging measurements)

For more information about the physical testing lab, contact:

Teresa White, Physical Testing Research Specialist

Phone Number: 919-515-6523

Email: tjwhite2@ncsu.edu