Schopper Abrasion Tester in a Textile & Paper Testing Laboratory

A well-known materials testing laboratory specializing in textiles, paper, and flexible packaging was facing rising demands from clients who needed accurate abrasion-resistance data. Consumer brands in apparel, footwear, packaging, and industrial fabrics required proof that their materials could withstand repeated rubbing, folding, and surface wear during real-world use.

However, the lab’s existing abrasion test methods were outdated and unable to meet modern quality or certification requirements.

Challenge

1. Inconsistent Abrasion Results

The lab previously relied on manual rubbing methods or aging mechanical devices. These techniques resulted in:

Variations between operators

Uncertainty in how many cycles constituted a failure

Difficulty comparing samples over long-term projects

This inconsistency caused disputes with clients and required repeated testing.

2. Limited Capability for Thin or Delicate Materials

Paper, tissue, lightweight fabrics, and coated films often tore or produced unreliable data on traditional abrasion machines designed for heavier textiles.

The lab needed a gentler but highly controlled method suited for:

Printing paper

Synthetic films

Nonwoven materials

Lightweight coated fabrics

3. Increasing Requirements for International Standards

Brand manufacturers and certification agencies increasingly demanded compliance with:

ISO 2475

DIN 53863

Tappi standards for paper abrasion

The lab’s old equipment could not meet these precision and documentation requirements.

Solution: Schopper Abrasion Tester

To upgrade their capability, the laboratory introduced the Schopper Abrasion Tester, a precisely engineered instrument designed to measure abrasion resistance under controlled pressure and friction cycles.