Fabric Drying Tester

The Fabric Drying Tester is an automatic testing instrument developed for evaluating fabric “dryness” in accordance with Method A and Method B of JIS L 1096 (Testing Methods for Woven and Knitted Fabrics).

The system automates traditionally time-consuming manual procedures by allowing up to three fabric samples to be tested simultaneously. Once samples are mounted, the device automatically records drying behavior, stores data digitally, and stops the test according to the selected time-setting mode or drying recognition mode, with an audible end-of-test alarm.

In addition to conventional “dryness after washing” evaluation, the instrument is widely used to measure sweat evaporation and moisture diffusion behavior after liquid penetration into fabrics. It is also suitable for R&D applications focusing on moisture retention and moisturizing materials, which require opposite performance to quick-drying textiles.

Application

(1) Apparel textiles such as sportswear, outdoor garments, underwear, and casual clothing

(2) Functional fabrics including quick-dry fabrics, moisture-wicking fabrics, and cooling textiles

(3) Home textiles such as towels, bedding fabrics, and upholstery fabrics

(4) Medical and hygiene textiles including bandage fabrics and breathable medical cloth

(5) Industrial textiles and woven materials used in uniforms and workwear

(6) Textile material R&D for moisture retention, sweat evaporation, and drying performance evaluation

(7) Quality control and comparative testing in textile manufacturing laboratories

Standards

(1) JIS L 1096 – Testing Methods for Woven and Knitted Fabrics (Drying and Evaporation, Method A & B)

(2) AATCC 201 – Drying Time of Textiles: Moisture Analyzer Method

(3) ISO 9073-12 – Textiles — Test methods for nonwovens — Absorption rate and capacity

(4) ISO 11092 – Measurement of thermal and water-vapour resistance (related moisture management evaluation)

(5) GB/T 21655.1 – Textiles — Evaluation of absorption and drying performance

Features

(1) Fully automatic operation; testing starts by simply hanging the fabric samples

(2) Simultaneous measurement of up to three samples

(3) Real-time graphical and numerical display of drying data on the monitor

(4) Automatic data storage with editable data files for offline analysis

(5) Selectable time-setting mode or drying recognition mode with automatic stop function

(6) End-of-test alarm notification

(7) Computer-based control and data processing under Windows operating system

(8) Supports both dryness after washing and sweat evaporation behavior analysis

Technical Parameters

Accessories

(1) Automatic sample moving mechanism

(2) Measuring unit

(3) Control and data processing computer (Windows)

(4) Color printer

(5) Optional special windshield (front transparent acrylic door; top/sides/back non-woven)

Test Procedures

(1) Select Method A or Method B according to the test requirement

(2) Mount fabric samples onto the sample holders

(3) Set test time mode or drying recognition mode

(4) Start automatic measurement

(5) Monitor real-time weight change and drying curves

(6) System automatically stops and alarms at test completion

(7) Save, view, edit, or print test data

Maintenance Information

(1) Keep weighing system clean and free from dust and moisture

(2) Periodically verify weighing accuracy using certified weights

(3) Inspect sample holders and moving mechanisms regularly

(4) Maintain proper laboratory temperature and humidity conditions

(5) Perform routine software data backup