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February 28, 2024

Vortex M6 Sets the Standard for Unrivaled Reliability According to ArcWear

The Vortex M6 continues to impress leaders in the apparel industry, receiving enthusiastic recognition and adoption among key companies in the market. ArcWear, the PPE Testing Division for Kinectrics, performs a variety of tests on PPE fabrics for multiple end-use applications using the Vortex M6.&n...

January 30, 2024

Vortex M6 Offers Fastest Cycle Time for Laboratory Wash Testing

SDL Atlas customers continue to be impressed by the Vortex M6 as many have stated that the Vortex M6 truly outshines all other top-loading washing machines with test efficiency by filling faster and completing a standard cycle faster. This allows for greater productivity, in addition to meeting all...

January 23, 2024

SPOTLIGHT ON: Wash Testing and Wash Testing Consumables

The Importance of Wash Testing A fundamental question that needs to be answered before consumer textile products are approved for sale to the public is, how will they perform once the customer launders them? There is an expectation from the consumer as to what they would expect post washing. Sign...

December 18, 2023

New Tinius Olsen 20kN Pneumatic Grip now Available from SDL Atlas

Tinius Olsen recently released a new 20 kN Pneumatic Grip, publicly demonstrated for the first time at the SDL Atlas Booth during ITMA ASIA + CITME 2023 last week in Shanghai, China. This higher force pneumatic grip is operated by an integral valve and maintains a positive pressure even when a sampl...

November 01, 2023

Vortex M6 and M6D Comply with (FR) 16 CFR 1610 Flammability Testing

The Vortex M6 and M6D from SDL Atlas continue to expand as the instruments of record in international standards. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has updated (FR) 16 CFR 1610 for the flammability of textile clothing to now reference AATCC LP-1. The Vortex M6 and M6D were designed to...

October 10, 2023

Clothing Retailers Show Enthusiastic Response to Vortex M6

The Vortex M6 continues to impress leaders in the apparel industry, receiving enthusiastic recognition and adoption among key companies in the market. According to HanesBrands, early studies using the Vortex showed positive alignment with historic data, much more so than current consumer models. ...

August 22, 2023

SPOTLIGHT ON: SDL ATLAS ABRADANT FABRIC

Martindale Abrasive Fabric – A Brief History In the 1940’s Dr. J. G. Martindale was working for The Wool Industries Research Association (WIRA) on a machine which could help to test the abrasion resistance of a material produced to protect against gas attacks during World War II. The...

August 10, 2023

AirPerm Air Permeability Tester Redesign Now Allows for PPE Specific Testing

SDL Atlas releases the next generation of its versatile AirPerm Air Permeability Tester. The AirPerm now has test head options specific for testing Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), allowing for Face Mask Testing to EN 14683 and Foam Testing to ASTM D3574 & EN ISO 7231. Other features of t...

June 19, 2023

MMT Celebrates 20 Years of Moisture Management Testing

SDL Atlas is proud to be celebrating the 20th anniversary of one of it’s signature instruments, the MMT Moisture Management Tester Developed in 2003, the MMT measures the liquid management properties of performance, technical and nonwoven fabrics by simultaneously measuring the liquid trans...

March 07, 2023

Spotlight On: Phenolic Yellowing

What is Phenolic Yellowing? Phenolic Yellowing is a phenomenon usually observed after periods of storing or transporting white, pale or pastel colored textiles. White, pastel and pale colored textiles are all potentially susceptible to phenolic yellowing (sometimes called Elusive Yellowing a...

October 06, 2022

John Crocker and Rick Stanford Receive Millson Award for Invention for Development of the Vortex M6 at AATCC Textile Discovery Summit

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) have awarded John Crocker and Rick Stanford the Millson Award for Invention during the Textile Discovery Summit on October 6, 2022. The award was presented for the pair’s work at SDL Atlas in developing the Vortex M6. The Vo...

September 28, 2022

New Hand and Touch Feel Standard for Textile Industry

FZ/T 01166-2022: "Textile Fabric Touch Determination and Evaluation Method: Multi-Index Integration Method" Standard Releases October 1, 2022 The first textile industry standard that specifies how to test and evaluate the hand of textiles via a multi-index instrument is set to be released on Octo...

September 06, 2022

Vortex Plus Allows for Testing up to 50 Complete Wash Cycles without an Operator Present

SDL Atlas introduces the Vortex Plus, the same instrument trusted by major manufacturers and retailers in the sportswear and apparel industries for their AATCC wash testing, now with an automatic liquid detergent dispenser. The instrument is designed to serve the needs of customers that need to simu...

June 09, 2022

FTT® Fabric Touch Tester Complies with New FZ/T 01166-2022 Standard as the Recommended Instrument for Hand Feel Testing Standards

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China has released FZ/T 01166-2022 "Textile Fabric Touch Determination and Evaluation Method: Multi-Index Integration Method", which will be implemented on October 1, 2022. SDL Atlas is pleased to offer the FTT® Fabric Touch Tester...

May 03, 2022

Redesigned PowerTear™ Enhances Customer Experience and Accuracy

SDL Atlas launches the next generation of its popular PowerTear™ Elmendorf Tear Tester. The new full color touch screen controller makes the instrument even easier to operate while the enhanced unit conversion and results tracking will greatly increase the customer experience during testing....

December 13, 2021

Vortex M6 accepted as Type B Washer by ISO 6330:2021

ISO has updated the 6330 standard: Textiles — Domestic washing and drying procedures for textile testing. Among the changes in the 2021 version are updates to the available detergents, ballasts and acceptable devices. SDL Atlas is excited to share that as per the new specifications, Vorte...

November 29, 2021

SDL Atlas Introduces the Next Generation of HydroPro Hydrostatic Head Tester

SDL Atlas is introducing a redesign to the HydroPro Hydrostatic Head Tester.  The HydroPro tests the water resistance to fabrics, determining the waterproof properties of fabrics such as canvas, coated fabrics, hood fabric, tarpaulin, rain-proof fabrics and geotextiles. This redesign ensur...

November 24, 2021

Using Accelerated Washfastness Instruments in testing for Microfiber Release

Microfiber release, also known as shedding, in home laundering has become a buzzword topic in the textiles industry with an ongoing goal to combat aquatic pollution. While originally thought to only be an issue for man-made fibers, natural fiber contamination that make it through the reclamatio...

September 20, 2021

SDL Atlas Introduces Newly Redesigned Spray Rating Tester

SDL Atlas is introducing the next generation of their Spray Rating Tester, purposely designed to meet AATCC TM 22 and other international water repellency standards.  The Spray Rating Tester tests the surface wetting resistance of fabrics for use in products such as rain jackets, tents and outd...

February 01, 2021

SDL Atlas Introduces Textender Static Elongation Instrument

SDL Atlas’ latest instrument, the Textender, is designed to evaluate the stretch, recovery, and growth properties of fabrics, especially those used in sportswear and athleisure clothing. The Textender meets both the ASTM D2594 and ASTM D3107 standards which historically require two differen...

November 02, 2020

SDL Atlas Expands Capabilities of AutoFlamm Flammability Tester

SDL Atlas has released the next generation of their popular AutoFlamm Flammability Tester.  The AutoFlamm performs tests for general apparel and vertically oriented fabrics to European standards. The AutoFlamm has been purposefully redesigned to now meet EN 71-2 Safety of toys - Part 2. The...

September 02, 2020

ASTM Standardization News: Safer Children’s Costumes

With Halloween approaching around the world, we take a look at ASTM International’s efforts to help ensure the safety of children’s apparel. BY JACK MAXWELL In many countries around the world, it’s almost that time of year again. Costume makers are u...

August 31, 2020

SDL Atlas Develops New Instrument for Testing Water Impact Penetration

SDL Atlas is pleased to introduce the Impact Penetration Tester, precisely designed to satisfy AATCC Test Method 42: Water Resistance: Impact Penetration. Originally developed to predict for rain penetration, AATCC TM 42 has been adopted by the medical industry as a measure of liquid barrier pe...

August 17, 2020

Vortex M6 Programmability finds approvals in the Sportswear Markets

The Vortex M6 was developed to meet the requirements outlined for washing by AATCC.  While this has met a large segment of the industry’s needs, numerous requests have been made to SDL Atlas to adjust the instrument to meet supplier specific requirements, especially in the sportswear mark...

August 04, 2020

SDL Atlas Introduces Innovative New Fabric Fixture for Testing Stretch Fabrics

SDL Atlas has developed a new fixture for testing stretchy fabrics on their MMT®: Moisture Management Tester. The new Stretch Fabric Fixture will offer more accurate testing for how a fabric will behave while in use by the end customer. Previously when fabrics were tested, they were laid flat...

April 27, 2020

ASTM International Provides No-Cost Access to Standards Relating to PPE Production and Testing

In the chaos that is being created due to the international spread of the Corona Virus, SDL Atlas wants to make upstart PPE manufacturers aware that ASTM International is providing no-cost public access to important ASTM standards used in the production and testing of personal protective equipment -...

March 25, 2020

SDL Atlas Status During Coronavirus Pandemic

SDL Atlas is operational and fulfilling new orders. As a global supplier of testing instruments and test materials, SDL Atlas has been actively managing our response to the coronavirus pandemic.  We know that many of our customers around the world are critical in helping to produce the prote...

March 18, 2020

SDL Atlas Introduces Upgrades to Rotawash, Colorfastness to Washing Tester

SDL Atlas introduces the next-generation of their popular compact colorfastness to washing tester, the Rotawash. The new upgrades are designed to increase the customer experience during testing. Innovatively, pairing with the revolutionary RemoteAccess, Remote Instrument Monitoring Application, l...

February 10, 2020

SDL Atlas Test Materials Go From Excellent To Exceptional

Test Materials have always been an important part of the SDL Atlas line of products and in order to better meet our clients’ needs, in 2018 we launched a new range of ISO specification Test Materials to complement our comprehensive and successful line of American standard Test Materials. These...

January 14, 2020

SDL Atlas Welcomes STEPHETEX as Exclusive Distributor for France and Morocco

SDL Atlas is pleased to announce that STEPHETEX is now the exclusive distributor for SDL Atlas in France and Morocco representing their full range of textile testing instruments, test materials and services. Stephanie Loquet, Director of STEPHETEX, has over 20 years of experience of Sales an...

September 16, 2019

SDL Atlas to Showcase Latest Innovative Instruments and Test Materials at ShanghaiTex 2019

SDL Atlas is pleased to be an exhibitor of ShanghaiTex 2019, Nov 25-28. (Booth: W1G19, Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Shanghai, China) During the show, SDL Atlas will display a variety of newly redesigned instruments, Vortex M6, Martindale, Autoburst and Launder-Ometer® along with th...

September 05, 2019

SDL Atlas Launches Redesigned Vortex M6

SDL Atlas, has released the next generation of their popular Vortex M6. The Vortex M6 is the only laboratory grade instrument specifically designed to address the most recent revisions of LP1-2018 (Table I, IIC, IID, IIIA and IIIB) and M6 Monograph requirements developed by AATCC. The instrument...

August 29, 2019

Brian Francois Joins SDL Atlas

SDL Atlas is proud to announce that Brian Francois has joined the company as its General Manager of Americas and Europe.  Francois came to SDL Atlas from AATCC where he was the Executive Vice President.  Prior to that, he spent 25 years at Pulcra, a chemical additives producer. “Brian brings SDL...

August 12, 2019

SDL Atlas Announces New Distribution Agreement with Schap Specialty Machine Inc.

SDL Atlas is delighted to announce a new agreement with Schap Specialty Machine, Inc. to be the exclusive global distributor outside of the United States. The Michigan-based company’s testing and evaluation instruments are primarily used in testing seating and automotive interior materials.&nb...

July 11, 2019

SDL Atlas Exhibited the Latest in Textile Testing During a Successful ITMA 2019

During ITMA 2019, June 20 – 26, in Barcelona, Spain, SDL Atlas introduced their latest technology and developments across a wide range of products. Of special interest to visitors were RemoteAccess, the new line of SDL Atlas Test Materials and the newly redesigned Vortex M6, which was displaye...

May 07, 2019

SDL Atlas to Showcase Latest Instrument and Test Material Innovation at ITMA, 2019

SDL Atlas is pleased to be an exhibitor of ITMA 2019 Show, June 20-26. (Booth: UL C206, Fira de Barcelona, Gran Via Barcelona, Spain) During the show, SDL Atlas will display a variety of newly redesigned instruments, Vortex M6, Martindale, Autoburst and Launder-Ometer® along with their new l...

April 25, 2019

SDL Atlas Redesigns Launder-Ometer®, the Standard Instrument for Colorfastness to Washing

SDL Atlas, a global leader in textile testing solutions, introduces the next-generation Launder-Ometer®. The new design offers enhancements to testing efficiency, ease of use, and safety in a sleek look. The large capacity Colorfastness to Washing instrument now features press in place contai...

December 13, 2018

M&S Approves SDL Atlas Multifiber LW for Colour Fastness Tests

SDL Atlas is pleased to announce that the SDL Atlas Multifiber LW has been approved by Marks & Spencer for meeting the M&S C3 standard and is approved for use in M&S Colour Fastness tests in their globally accredited laboratories, effective immediately.  This announcement marks t...

November 14, 2018

SDL Atlas Introduced Exciting New Technology at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2018

SDL Atlas was extremely pleased to be an exhibitor at the ITMA ASIA + CITME 2018 Show, October 15 – 19, in Shanghai, China. During the show, SDL Atlas introduced their latest technology and developments across a wide range of products. Of special interest to visitors were RemoteAccess and t...

November 07, 2018

SDL Atlas Introduces RemoteAccess, Remote Instrument Monitoring Application

SDL Atlas is pleased to introduce RemoteAccess, Remote Instrument Monitoring Application, a revolutionary new system for monitoring and tracking the progress of instruments from outside of the lab.   Through the RemoteAccess, operators can now track the real-time testing progress o...

November 01, 2018

SDL Atlas Launches New Line of Test Materials

SDL Atlas is excited to announce that they are expanding their Test Materials selection and will be now be producing the majority of their Test Materials directly. “We decided that the best way to ensure the highest quality, the best compliance to the appropriate testing standards, would be...

September 20, 2018

Odak Kimya Ltd. named Exclusive Distributor for Turkey

SDL Atlas is pleased to announce Odak Kimya Ltd. as our exclusive representative for Turkey.  Founded in 1998 Odak Kimya, is one of the leading distribution companies in the Turkish region, working with many brands that are world leaders in test equipment. “Turkey is an excellent...

January 08, 2018

SDL Atlas Introduces New Drying Rate Tester

SDL Atlas is pleased to introduce the DryRate 201, a Drying Rate Tester precisely designed to satisfy AATCC Test Method 201: Drying Rate of Fabrics: Heated Plate Method. The DryRate 201 determines the drying rate based on the evaporation rate that occurs when the a fabric is placed in contact wit...

September 01, 2017

SDL Atlas Partners with Vebotech in Germany and Switzerland

SDL Atlas, a global leader in textile testing solutions, is pleased to announce that Vebotech GmbH is now the exclusive distributor for SDL Atlas in Germany and Switzerland. They will provide expert support for all SDL Atlas customers in their territory for instruments, equipment, calibrations, and...

August 28, 2017

Bean Bag Snag Tester Re-introduced

SDL Atlas has re-introduced the Bean Bag Snag Tester.  Just as some fashions come back into style, so has the Bean Bag Snag Tester.  Different snagging tests that have been available over the past decade have not been satisfactory for all fabric types.  As retailers searched for a...

February 14, 2017

SDL Atlas Welcomes Simon Dakin as Sales Director for Europe

SDL Atlas would like to announce the recent hiring of Simon Dakin as Sales Director for Europe. Dakin comes with a wealth of experience within the textile testing industry which will allow him a unique insight in the needs of SDL Atlas customers. Previous to joining SDL Atlas, Dakin worked with Roac...

January 27, 2017

SDL Atlas Introduces Redesigned Electronic Crockmeter

SDL Atlas is excited to introduce the next generation Electronic Crockmeter Colorfastness Rubbing Tester. The instrument has a standard speed of 60 spm and standard stroke length of 104 mm +/- 3 mm (standard) which can be adjusted to 76 mm or 50 mm depending on the test’s requirements. Th...

December 28, 2016

FTT® Wins HKAI Equipment and Machinery Design Grand Award

The FTT (Fabric Touch Tester), offered by SDL Atlas, was honored on 13 December, 2016 at the 2016 Hong Kong Awards for Industries (HKAI) presentation ceremony. The FTT was bestowed the Grand Award in the Equipment and Machinery Design category.  The FTT was chosen from among a total of 234 entr...

September 15, 2016

SDL Atlas names Manutrol Inc as Sales Representatives for Canada

SDL Atlas, a global leader in textile testing solutions, is pleased to announce that Manutrol Inc. is now the exclusive distributor for SDL Atlas in Canada. Manutrol Inc., with offices in Milton and Montreal, has served the Canadian region for the past 26 years supplying industrial manufacturers...

September 13, 2016

SDL Atlas UWT Preferred Instrument of Hyundai and Kia

The SDL Atlas UWT (Universal Wear Tester) has been selected as the instrument of choice for performing the Hyundai and Kia automotive interiors tests. Hyundai and Kia have specified the UWT, also known as a Stoll Quartermaster, for their interior abrasion and soiling standards.  Hyundai...

August 02, 2016

Improved SDL Atlas PnuBurst Offers Elastic Fabric Testing

SDL Atlas is excited to introduce the next generation PnuBurst Burst Strength Tester. The new design comes with improved touch screen controls to make test selection and initiation much quicker and easier. The instrument also features clamp pressure control through the touch screen to faci...

July 28, 2016

AATCC Approves New Washer for Stability in Shrinkage Testing

AATCC has recently approved the new SDL Atlas Vortex M6 Washing Machine to meet the parameters for home laundering as detailed in the M6 Monograph. This instrument is the only commercial grade washer that is specifically designed to address the most recent revisions of the monograph developed b...

May 11, 2016

New AATCC Monograph M6 Compliant Washing Machine

SDL Atlas has developed a commercial-grade washing machine that satisfies the AATCC Monograph M6 requirements as specified in the AATCC Technical Manual. The top-loading washer has a number of upgrades over the previous washers used to perform all major AATCC home laundering test methods includin...

April 08, 2016

SDL Atlas to Exhibit at Techtextil North America 2016

SDL Atlas is pleased to be an exhibitor at Techtextil North America, May 3-5, 2016 at the Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia. Sales staff and technical experts will be on hand at booth #2933 to answer questions and conduct demonstrations of a variety of SDL Atlas testing techn...

March 07, 2016

SDL Atlas Martindale Receives Upgrades

SDL Atlas, a global leader in textile testing solutions, introduces the next-generation Martindale Abrasion and Pilling Tester. The new design offers an attractive new look while incorporating several improvements.  The Martindale Abrasion and Pilling Tester is a versatile instrument with pr...

January 11, 2016

AATCC Approves New Tumble Dryer for Monograph 6

AATCC has approved the new SDL Atlas Vortex M6D Tumble Dryer to meet the parameters for home laundering test methods: 88B, 88C, 124, 130, 135, 142, 143, 150, 172, 179, and 188. The Vortex M6D is a commercial-grade tumble dryer with a large American 18 lb. capacity and galvanized steel cylinder. I...

December 20, 2015

SDL Atlas Redesigns Three Core Instruments

SDL Atlas, a global leader in textile testing solutions, is introducing upgrades to three core laboratory instruments, the Martindale Abrasion and Pilling Tester, the Rotawash Colorfastness Tester and ICI Pillling and Snagging Tester, now known as the RotaPill Pilling and Snagging Tester. These next...

September 30, 2015

SDL Atlas Launder-Ometer® Improved

SDL Atlas today announced improvements to their classic Launder-Ometer, the instrument that set the standard for colorfastness to washing tests, which make it easier to use.   The Launder-Ometer has been upgraded with a gas-powered shock to assist in opening and closing the door. The instrum...

September 24, 2015

SDL Atlas to Introduce CutPro and Six Instrument Redesigns at ITMA

SDL Atlas is pleased to be an exhibitor at the ITMA 2015 Show, November 12-19, 2015 at Fiera Milano Rho in Milan, Italy. During the show, SDL Atlas will introduce six newly redesigned instruments and display their latest instrument, the CutPro Sample Shredder. In addition the booth will...

June 11, 2015

Updated Standard May Reduce Harmful Chemicals in Furniture

The state of California has long been known as an advocate for environmental and personal safety. In 1975, the California Department of Consumer Affairs developed Technical Bulletin 117 (CA TB 117) to prevent ignition or slow the spread of a flame if furniture was the first item in a room to ig...

October 31, 2014

Cromocol Scandinavia Expands SDL Atlas Distribution Partnership

SDL Atlas, a global leader in textile testing solutions, is pleased to announce that Cromocol Scandinavia is now the exclusive distributor for SDL Atlas in Finland, and the Baltic States. This is an expansion of their previous partnership with SDL Atlas as the exclusive distributor for SDL Atla...

September 30, 2014

Germany and Switzerland Receive a New Partner for SDL Atlas

SDL Atlas is pleased to announce that Rycobel will be the distributor for SDL Atlas in Germany and Switzerland, effective October 1, 2014. With headquarters in Belgium, Rycobel has been the distributor for SDL Atlas products in Belgium and Luxemburg since early 1980 and the Netherlands since 2010....

September 09, 2014

Automatic Gas Controller Improved in Response to ASTM D6413

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International has recently revised the D6413/D6413M Standard Test Method for Flame Resistance of Textiles. This test method determines the vertical flame resistance of a textile in response to a standard ignition source, deriving measurement valu...

May 28, 2014

SDL Atlas Introduces ThermaRate at Techtextil North America

SDL Atlas launched their latest instrument, the ThermaRatetm Thermal Barrier Test Apparatus at the Techtextil North America show last week in Atlanta, Georgia. The ThermaRate measures the burn injury protection of fabrics used in protective clothing worn by first responders, military personnel...

April 15, 2014

SDL Atlas Offers Expanded Language Interfaces

Responding to the needs of the global textile industry, SDL Atlas is pleased to offer an expansion in the choice of user language interfaces on its most popular instruments. Spanish and Turkish have been added to the current English and Chinese Mandarin options on the Martindale Abrasion and Pi...

March 25, 2014

Robert Lattie to Receive Chapin Award for Outstanding Service

SDL Atlas wishes to convey a sincere congratulation to Robert Lattie in being named as the 2013 recipient of the Harold C. Chapin Award by the AATCC. The award is presented in recognition of his outstanding service to the AATCC Association where Lattie has been a member since 1984. During his m...

March 24, 2014

A Perfect Ending to ISPO BEIJING 2014

SDL Atlas was extremely pleased with their continued success presenting at ISPO BEIJING 2014 which took place February 19-22 at the Beijing National Convention Center. This year marks the 10th for the International Tradeshow for Sports Equipment and Fashion in Asia which has built a reputation as th...

March 04, 2014

SDL Atlas to Exhibit at EXINTEX 2014

SDL Atlas is pleased to exhibit at the EXINTEX 2014 show in Puebla Mexico March 11 – 14. EXINTEX is one of the leading international exhibitions for the textile industry in Latin America, featuring textile fibers, yarn, cotton, polyester, specialty fibers, knitted fabrics, chemicals and specia...

January 01, 2014

SDL Atlas to exhibit at Outdoor Retailer Winter 2014 Show

SDL Atlas is pleased to be an exhibitor at the Outdoor Retailer Winter 2014 Show, January 22-25, 2014 at the Salt Palace, Salt Lake City, Utah. Sales staff and technical experts from will be on hand at booth #155-519 to answer questions and conduct demonstrations of a variety of SDL Atlas testi...

December 23, 2013

New SDC Multifiber Exclusively for Marks & Spencer Suppliers

As a major source of consumable testing materials, SDL Atlas is always providing all kinds of standard multifiber fabrics for textile manufacturers. Now, SDL Atlas will supply an new multifiber introduced by SDC and Marks & Spencer (M&S) together. The following is a joint statement from S...

December 05, 2013

Clothing Comfort Conference

SDL Atlas will participate in the 2013 Clothing Comfort Conferences held in Vietnam on December 5th and in Taiwan December 10th. These conferences will focus on the modernization and advancement the textile sectors in their respective countries with emphasis on the evaluation of comfort and hig...

November 17, 2013

Forum on Standard and Quality Management of Textile & Garment

The Forum on Standard and Quality Management of Textile & Garment will be held in Hangzhou on November 20th and 21th. The forum is organized by the China Textile Information Center (CTIC), CNTAC Testing Center and Standard & Testing Commette of China Textil...

August 25, 2013

Forum on Color and Quality Management of Textile & Garment

The High-Level Forum on Color and Quality Management of Textile & Garment Brands was held in Shanghai August 20th and 21th. The forum was cosponsored by the China Textile Information Center (CTIC) and the China Fashion & Color Association (CFCA), and organized by CNCSCOLOR Global Technical S...

July 24, 2013

SDL Atlas Improves Automatic Gas Controller

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International has recently revised the D6413/D6413M Standard Test Method for Flame Resistance of Textiles. This test method determines the vertical flame resistance of a textile in response to a standard ignition source, deriving measurement valu...

May 17, 2013

Conference of Clothing Comfort Evaluation and Fabric Touch Comfort Testing

Clothing is one of the most intimate objects associated with our daily life. Because it interacts directly with our skin, comfort is a basic prerequisite when selecting clothing. However, comfort is difficult to explain qualitatively since it is a complex and interdependent combination of perception...

May 17, 2013

SDL Atlas to exhibit at Shanghai Tex 2013 in Shanghai, China

SDL Atlas Ltd. takes pleasure to invite you to visit our booth # W3J31 at ShanghaiTex 2013 to be held on Jun 10-13, 2013 at Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Pudong, Shanghai, PR China.. Sales staff and technical experts will be on hand to answer questions and conduct demonstrations of a varie...

May 07, 2013

New PowerTear Digital Elmendorf

Throughout a fabric’s life, it is subjected to a variety of circumstances through regular use and wear. A common experience that often occurs is the accidental contact with a sharp edge or object, thus, the determination of a textile’s tearing strength, or the force required to propagate...

May 03, 2013

SDL Atlas to exhibit at Techtextil 2013 in Frankfurt, Germany

SDL Atlas is pleased to be an exhibitor at Techtextil 2013 International Trade Fair for Technical Textiles and Nonwovens, June 11-13, 2013 at the Messe Frankfurt Exhibition Grounds In Frankfurt, Germany. Sales staff and technical experts will be on hand in Hall 3.0 at stand D46&n...

May 01, 2013

Service Engineers Complete Week Long Training Program

As an effort to enhance the service capability of our service engineers, SDL Atlas sponsored comprehensive international service training at the SDL Atlas facility in Shenzhen, China. Thirty-six service engineers from eighteen countries attended the week long training event. In depth and hands on se...

April 22, 2013

SDL Atlas Introduces SnapRite Motorized Snap Tester

Stringent government safety regulations and increasing demand from consumers for high quality when it comes to children’s clothing require apparel manufactures to take particular attention when it comes to safety quality control. As part of SDL Atlas’ continuing commitment to provide con...

April 13, 2013

SDL Atlas PnuBurst has been approved by Marks & Spencer

The SDL Atlas PnuBurst, Pneumatic Bursting Strength Tester, has been approved by the Marks & Spencer for use in M&S P27 method tests in globally accredited laboratories. Marks & Spencer, known for demanding only the highest quality regulatory testing from their suppliers, recently made t...

January 01, 2013

SDL Atlas to exhibit at Outdoor Retailer Winter 2013 Show

SDL Atlas is pleased to be an exhibitor at the Outdoor Retailer Winter 2013 Show, January 23-26, 2013 at the Salt Palace, Salt Lake City, Utah. Sales staff and technical experts from will be on hand at booth #155-519 to answer questions and conduct demonstrations of a variety of SDL Atlas testi...