fabric wet adhesion performance tester

Product Overview

The Fabric Wet Adhesion Performance Tester is a precision instrument designed to evaluate the adhesion behavior of clothing fabrics to human skin after being wetted. By simulating liquid-soaked conditions, it quantifies how fabrics stick to the skin, providing critical data for comfort, wearability, and performance in apparel materials.

Application

The tester is widely used in:

(1) Apparel and Fashion Textiles – Assessing skin adhesion of shirts, blouses, activewear, and intimate clothing.

(2) Sportswear & Outdoor Clothing – Evaluating comfort and mobility when fabrics are exposed to sweat or rain.

(3) Medical & Protective Clothing – Testing adhesion for surgical gowns, protective suits, or moisture-managing fabrics.

(4) Functional Textiles – Assessing wetted adhesion in moisture-wicking, cooling, or hydrophilic fabrics.

(5) Textile R&D & Product Development – Optimizing fiber blends, surface coatings, and fabric finishes.

(6) Quality Control – Ensuring batch-to-batch consistency in skin adhesion performance.

(7) Third-Party Testing & Certification – Verifying compliance with domestic and international standards.

(8) Education & Training – Demonstrating textile wet adhesion principles to students and trainees.

(9) Forensic & Performance Analysis – Studying fabric behavior under liquid exposure for product complaints or research.

Standards

Domestic Standards:

T/CNGA 64-2024: Determination of Wet Adhesion of Clothing Fabrics

FZ/T: Reviewed and pending publication

International Standards:

ISO 105-F: Textiles – Tests for colorfastness – Wet and dry rubbing methods (relevant for adhesion effects under wet conditions)

ISO 13934-1 / ISO 13934-2: Textiles – Tensile properties of fabrics (for evaluating mechanical response during wet adhesion testing)

ISO 105-E04: Textiles – Colorfastness to perspiration (simulates wet fabric-skin interaction)

ASTM D5034: Standard Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (relevant for wet tensile performance)

ASTM D2594: Standard Test Method for Pilling Resistance and Other Related Surface Changes of Fabrics (to indirectly assess wet adhesion effects)

EN 31092: Textiles – Physiological effects – Measurement of water vapor resistance of clothing fabrics (indirectly related to comfort under wet adhesion conditions)

AATCC TM79: Absorbency of Textiles – Evaluating wetting behavior relevant to adhesion and comfort

Product Features

(1) Four-level evaluation system for wet adhesion performance (Level 1: Excellent – Level 4: Poor).

(2) High-precision force measurement with 0.03% FS accuracy.

(3) Adjustable test speed from 1–100 mm/min for versatile testing.

(4) Servo-controlled movement with Panasonic motor and driver for stability and repeatability.

(5) Compact, ergonomic design suitable for laboratory environments.

Technical Specifications

Accessories

Sample clamps and holders

Calibration weights

Servo motor driver interface

Protective covers

Test Procedures / Maintenance

(1) Secure the wet fabric sample on the fixture.

(2) Adjust the test speed and maximum displacement according to the material and standard.

(3) Start the servo motor to measure adhesion force while the fabric is in a wetted state.

(4) Record adhesion force and assign performance level based on four-level system.

(5) After testing, clean the sample holder and surrounding area to avoid residue.

(6) Periodically calibrate the force sensor and servo system to maintain accuracy.