Precision Testing Solutions for the Textile & Leather Industry

At NGS Laboratories Equipment Trading LLC, we are a leading of leather and fabric testing equipment supplier in UAE and MENA region, delivering high-performance instruments designed to meet international quality and compliance standards. From textile manufacturers to leather goods producers, we provide end-to-end testing solutions that ensure durability, comfort, and quality consistency in every material you produce.

Comprehensive Range of Testing Equipment

We offer a complete portfolio of textile and leather testing instruments for physical, chemical, and performance evaluations, including:

• Fabric Strength & Tensile Testers – Measure fabric resistance, stretch, and tear strength.
• Abrasion & Pilling Testers – Assess wear resistance and surface durability under repeated use.
• Color Fastness Testers – Ensure dye and color stability under light, washing, and rubbing conditions.
• Leather Flexing & Cracking Testers – Evaluate flexibility, tensile strength, and surface integrity.
• Moisture & Air Permeability Testers – Analyze fabric breathability and comfort properties.
• Thickness & Hardness Gauges – Precisely measure material density, thickness, and texture.
• Environmental & Aging Chambers – Simulate real-world climate conditions for long-term performance assessment.

All our testing systems comply with ISO, ASTM, BS, EN, and AATCC standards, helping manufacturers meet global export requirements.

Industries We Serve

Our instruments are trusted by:

• Textile mills and garment manufacturers
• Leather tanneries and upholstery producers
• Footwear and accessories factories
• Automotive and aviation interior suppliers
• Quality control laboratories and research institutions

Whether you are testing raw materials or finished products, our solutions ensure accurate, repeatable, and traceable results.

Types of Leather and Fabric Testing Equipment — Uses & Applications

Testing equipment for leather and textile materials ensures that products meet quality, durability, and safety standards required in global markets. Below are the most commonly used testing instruments, categorized by function.

1. Strength and Durability Testing Equipment

a. Tensile Strength Tester

Use: Measures the maximum force required to break fabric or leather under tension.
Application: Determines fabric elasticity, tensile resistance, and seam strength.
Industries: Apparel, upholstery, automotive interiors, leather goods.

b. Tear Strength Tester

Use: Measures the force needed to continue a tear in fabric or leather.
Application: Evaluates durability and resistance to wear during usage.
Industries: Workwear, luggage, shoe manufacturing.

c. Bursting Strength Tester

Use: Tests how much pressure a fabric can withstand before rupturing.
Application: Used for knitted, nonwoven, and elastic materials.
Industries: Home textiles, sportswear, technical fabrics.

2. Abrasion and Wear Testing Equipment

a. Martindale Abrasion & Pilling Tester

Use: Simulates natural wear and friction on fabric surfaces.
Application: Determines resistance to pilling and abrasion.
Industries: Upholstery, automotive seats, clothing textiles.

b. Taber Abrasion Tester

Use: Rotational abrasion test for leather and coated fabrics.
Application: Measures the wear resistance of surface coatings.
Industries: Leather finishing, luggage, footwear, flooring.

3. Color Fastness Testing Equipment

a. Crockmeter (Rubbing Fastness Tester)

Use: Measures color transfer from fabric or leather when rubbed.
Application: Checks dye stability and rubbing resistance.
Industries: Textile dyeing, leather finishing, fashion design.

b. Launderometer (Washing Fastness Tester)

Use: Tests color durability after repeated washing.
Application: Simulates home or industrial washing conditions.
Industries: Garment testing labs, textile exporters.

c. Xenon or UV Weathering Tester

Use: Exposes materials to artificial light to test fading and degradation.
Application: Evaluates outdoor performance and color stability.
Industries: Automotive, outdoor fabrics, synthetic leathers.

4. Comfort and Permeability Testing Equipment

a. Air Permeability Tester

Use: Measures the ease with which air passes through a fabric.
Application: Determines fabric breathability.
Industries: Sportswear, technical fabrics, medical textiles.

b. Water Vapor Permeability Tester

Use: Measures how much moisture can pass through a material.
Application: Evaluates comfort and suitability for footwear or apparel.
Industries: Footwear, outdoor clothing, upholstery.

c. Water Resistance Tester (Hydrostatic Head Tester)

Use: Measures a material’s resistance to water penetration.
Application: Tests waterproof fabrics and coated leathers.
Industries: Rainwear, outdoor gear, automotive interiors.

5. Dimensional Stability and Shrinkage Testing

a. Shrinkage Tester

Use: Determines dimensional changes after washing or heat exposure.
Application: Ensures fabric retains its shape during use and laundering.
Industries: Apparel manufacturing, textile R&D.

b. Crease Recovery Tester

Use: Measures fabric’s ability to recover from folding or wrinkling.
Application: Tests wrinkle resistance in clothing fabrics.
Industries: Garments, uniforms, formalwear textiles.

6. Leather-Specific Testing Equipment

a. Flexing Tester (Bally Flex Tester)

Use: Tests leather flexibility and resistance to cracking under repeated bending.
Application: Ensures leather durability for footwear and upholstery.
Industries: Footwear, furniture, automotive interiors.

b. Adhesion of Finish Tester

Use: Measures how well a finish or coating adheres to leather.
Application: Quality control for painted or coated leather.
Industries: Luxury goods, car interiors, leather fashion.

c. Water Absorption & Penetration Tester

Use: Evaluates the waterproofness and absorbency of leather.
Application: Tests resistance to rain or moisture.
Industries: Footwear, outdoor leather goods.

d. Leather Hardness Tester

Use: Measures the surface hardness or softness of leather.
Application: Assures consistency in leather texture and processing.
Industries: Saddlery, luggage, upholstery.

7. Environmental & Aging Testing Equipment

a. Climate Chamber / Conditioning Chamber

Use: Simulates temperature and humidity conditions for testing material stability.
Application: Tests environmental resistance and aging effects.
Industries: R&D labs, quality assurance, certification bodies.

b. Ozone Resistance Tester

Use: Measures material resistance to cracking or discoloration under ozone exposure.
Application: Assesses aging behavior of rubberized fabrics and coated leather.
Industries: Automotive, industrial leather products.

8. Tensile Tester for Leather and Fabric Testing

High-Precision Equipment for Material Strength Evaluation

The Tensile Tester is one of the most essential instruments in leather and fabric quality control, designed to measure the tensile strength, elongation, and breaking force of materials under controlled tension.
At [Your Company Name], we supply advanced tensile testing machines for laboratories, manufacturers, and research facilities across the UAE and MENA region, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and compliance with international standards (ISO, ASTM, BS, EN, and DIN).

What is a Tensile Tester?

A tensile tester, also known as a universal testing machine (UTM), applies a uniaxial stretching force to a specimen until it breaks.
It measures how materials respond to tension — revealing properties such as:

• Tensile strength (maximum load before breaking)
• Elongation at break (stretch percentage)
• Yield point and modulus of elasticity
• Force-displacement and stress-strain behavior

Applications

The tensile tester is used across multiple industries for leather, textile, and composite materials, including:

• Textiles & Fabrics: Testing yarns, woven and nonwoven fabrics, synthetic blends, coated materials.
• Leather & Synthetic Leather: Evaluating tensile strength, tear resistance, and flexibility for footwear, bags, upholstery, and automotive interiors.
• Footwear & Apparel: Ensuring durability and quality of seams, threads, and straps.
• Industrial Materials: Testing belts, coated fabrics, and laminated composites used in upholstery or technical applications.

Key Features

• High-Accuracy Load Cells: For precise force measurement up to ±0.5 % accuracy.
• Digital Control System: Computer-controlled interface for automated testing and data recording.
• Adjustable Clamps & Grips: Specially designed for both flexible fabrics and thicker leather samples.
• Multiple Test Speeds: Configurable crosshead speeds for different materials.
• Automatic Data Analysis: Generates stress-strain curves, peak load, elongation, and energy absorption.
• Compliant with Standards: ISO 3376 (leather), ASTM D5034, ASTM D5035 (textiles).

Technical Specifications (Typical Model)

Parameter	Specification
Load Capacity	1 kN – 50 kN (customizable)
Test Speed	0.1 – 500 mm/min
Accuracy	± 0.5 % of reading
Gripping System	Pneumatic / mechanical grips
Display	Touchscreen or PC-based software
Power Supply	AC 220 V / 50 Hz
Standards	ISO 3376, ISO 13934-1, ASTM D5034, ASTM D2209, BS 3424 Pt 4

Benefits

✅ Ensures consistent material performance and product reliability.
✅ Helps detect manufacturing defects in fabrics and leathers.
✅ Essential for R&D and product certification.
✅ Increases production efficiency by maintaining quality benchmarks.
✅ Supports compliance with export and ISO quality audits.

Summary Table

Category	Example Equipment	Key Applications
Strength Testing	Tensile, Tear, Bursting Testers	Apparel, upholstery, footwear
Abrasion Testing	Martindale, Taber Tester	Automotive, furniture, clothing
Color Fastness	Crockmeter, Xenon Tester	Dyeing, textiles, leather
Comfort Testing	Air & Water Permeability	Sportswear, outdoor gear
Dimensional Stability	Shrinkage, Crease Tester	Clothing, uniforms
Leather Testing	Flex, Adhesion, Hardness Tester	Leather goods, upholstery
Environmental Testing	Climate Chamber, Ozone Tester	R&D, certification, QA

Applications Across Industries

• Textiles & Apparel: Quality control for woven, knitted, and blended fabrics.
• Leather & Footwear: Durability testing for natural and synthetic leathers.
• Automotive & Aviation: Ensuring safety and durability of interior materials.
• Home Furnishing: Testing upholstery and decorative fabrics for longevity.
• R&D & Certification Labs: Material validation and standards compliance.

9. Color Light Table (Color Matching Cabinet)

Accurate Visual Evaluation of Color Consistency

The Color Light Table, also known as a Color Matching Cabinet, is essential for visual color assessment of fabrics, leather, coatings, and dyed materials. It provides controlled lighting conditions to ensure accurate shade matching and eliminate discrepancies caused by ambient light differences.

Uses & Applications:

• Visual comparison of fabric and leather color samples.
• Detecting color variations between production batches.
• Evaluating color fastness, metamerism, and surface finishes.
• Used in textile dyeing, leather finishing, apparel, automotive interiors, and upholstery production.

Key Features:

• Multiple standardized light sources (D65, TL84, UV, F/A, CWF).
• Digital hour meter for lamp usage monitoring.
• Even, glare-free illumination for accurate color perception.
• Available in desktop and large-format models.
• Complies with ISO 3664, ASTM D1729, and BS 950 color matching standards.

Benefits:

✅ Ensures accurate color consistency across materials.
✅ Reduces product rejections due to shade mismatch.
✅ Improves communication between suppliers and clients.

10. Grating Spectrophotometer

Precise Color Measurement and Quality Control

The Grating Spectrophotometer is an advanced instrument used for quantitative color analysis of fabrics, leather, plastics, and coatings. Unlike visual inspection, it provides numerical color values in various color spaces (Lab, LCh, RGB, CMYK), enabling precise quality control and data comparison.

Uses & Applications:

• Measurement of color coordinates and reflectance values.
• Color formulation and reproduction control in dyeing and coating processes.
• Batch-to-batch consistency verification in textiles and leathers.
• Research and development for new color standards.

Key Features:

• Spectral measurement range: 400–700 nm (visible spectrum).
• High-resolution grating monochromator for accurate wavelength separation.
• Dual optical system for simultaneous SCI/SCE measurements.
• Portable or benchtop versions with touchscreen or PC interface.
• Supports international color spaces: CIE Lab*, CIE XYZ, ΔE, Metamerism Index.
• Complies with ISO 7724, ASTM E308, and DIN 5033 standards.

Benefits:

✅ Provides precise, repeatable color data for digital quality control.
✅ Reduces human error in visual assessment.
✅ Ideal for global supply chains requiring color standardization.

11. Digital Thickness Gauge

Accurate Measurement of Material Thickness and Density

The Digital Thickness Gauge measures the thickness of leather, textiles, rubber, and coated materials with high accuracy. It’s a vital tool for ensuring uniformity, comfort, and compliance with material specifications in production and R&D.

Uses & Applications:

• Measuring fabric thickness before and after finishing or coating.
• Determining leather thickness for footwear, upholstery, and garments.
• Verifying uniformity in laminated or multilayer materials.
• Quality assurance for industrial and technical textiles.

Key Features:

• High-precision digital readout (accuracy up to 0.001 mm).
• Adjustable presser foot pressure for different materials.
• Portable handheld or stand-mounted models.
• Durable frame design with easy sample placement.
• Complies with ISO 2589, ASTM D1777, and ISO 5084 standards.

Benefits:

✅ Ensures material consistency and comfort in final products.
✅ Quick and easy operation with instant digital display.
✅ Suitable for both production and laboratory testing.

Why Choose NGS Laboratories Equipment Trading LLC?

✅ Regional Expertise: Serving clients across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, and Egypt.
✅ Authorized Partnerships: We represent globally recognized testing equipment brands.
✅ Technical Support & Calibration: Local installation, operator training, and after-sales service.
✅ Customized Solutions: Tailored configurations for your specific production or R&D needs.
✅ Fast Delivery & Service: Reliable supply chain and on-site support across the GCC and North Africa.

Trusted by Quality-Driven Manufacturers

For over 15 years, we have supported top manufacturers and laboratories in the MENA region in achieving international quality certification and process optimization. Our commitment to precision, reliability, and customer satisfaction makes us the preferred leather and fabric testing equipment supplier in the UAE.

FAQs: Types of Leather and Fabric Testing Equipment — Uses & Applications

1. What is leather and fabric testing equipment?

Leather and fabric testing equipment includes instruments used to measure the physical, mechanical, and chemical properties of textile and leather materials. These tools ensure that products meet international quality and durability standards before reaching consumers.

2. Why is testing important for leather and fabric materials?

Testing verifies strength, flexibility, color stability, comfort, and performance of materials. It helps manufacturers maintain quality control, reduce product rejections, and comply with ISO, ASTM, and EN standards.

3. What are the main types of fabric testing equipment?

Common types include tensile strength testers, abrasion testers, color fastness testers, pilling testers, permeability testers, and thickness gauges. These cover both physical and visual property evaluations.

4. What are the main types of leather testing equipment?

Leather testing machines include flexing testers, tear and tensile testers, hardness testers, adhesion testers, and water absorption testers, which assess durability, flexibility, and surface performance.

5. What is the function of a Tensile Tester?

A Tensile Tester measures the breaking strength and elongation of fabrics and leather under tension, helping determine the material’s durability and flexibility.

6. How is abrasion resistance tested in fabrics or leather?

Abrasion resistance is tested using instruments like the Martindale Abrasion Tester or Taber Abrasion Tester, which simulate repeated rubbing or wear to evaluate surface durability.

7. What does a Color Matching Cabinet (Color Light Table) do?

A Color Light Table provides controlled lighting conditions for accurate visual color comparison of fabrics, leathers, and coatings, eliminating color mismatches due to different light sources.

8. What is the role of a Spectrophotometer in textile and leather testing?

A Spectrophotometer measures precise color values and differences (ΔE), enabling digital color quality control and color consistency across production batches.

9. What is the purpose of a Digital Thickness Gauge?

A Digital Thickness Gauge accurately measures the thickness of leather, fabric, and coated materials, ensuring uniformity and compliance with specifications.

10. How is the water resistance of fabric or leather tested?

Water resistance is determined using a Hydrostatic Head Tester or Water Penetration Tester, which measures how much water pressure a material can withstand before leaking.

11. What is a Pilling Tester and why is it important?

A Pilling Tester (like the Martindale or ICI Pilling Box) evaluates a fabric’s tendency to form small fiber balls (pills) on its surface, helping manufacturers produce smoother, more durable textiles.

12. What is color fastness testing?

Color fastness testing measures how resistant a material’s color is to external factors such as washing, rubbing, light, and perspiration — ensuring long-lasting appearance and quality.

13. What equipment is used to test flexibility in leather?

A Bally Flex Tester or Leather Flexing Tester repeatedly bends the leather to check for cracking, surface damage, or loss of finish, simulating real-world use.

14. How is air permeability tested in fabrics?

An Air Permeability Tester measures how easily air passes through a fabric, which helps determine breathability — a critical factor for sportswear and technical textiles.

15. What does a Crease Recovery Tester do?

A Crease Recovery Tester assesses how well a fabric can recover from folding or wrinkling, which is important for clothing and upholstery materials that require a neat appearance.

16. What is the role of a Climate Chamber in material testing?

A Climate or Conditioning Chamber simulates temperature and humidity variations to evaluate how materials behave under different environmental conditions.

17. Which international standards govern textile and leather testing?

Common standards include ISO, ASTM, AATCC, BS, and EN, such as ISO 3376 (leather tensile), ASTM D5034 (fabric strength), and ISO 105 (color fastness).

18. Who uses leather and fabric testing equipment?

These instruments are used by textile mills, leather tanneries, apparel manufacturers, automotive suppliers, footwear producers, and quality assurance laboratories.

19. How often should testing equipment be calibrated?

For accurate and repeatable results, testing instruments should be calibrated annually or as recommended by the manufacturer and relevant quality standards.

20. Where can I buy reliable leather and fabric testing equipment in the UAE or MENA region?

You can purchase high-quality, standards-compliant testing instruments from [Your Company Name], a leading supplier of textile and leather testing equipment in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and across the GCC. We provide installation, calibration, and after-sales support for all major brands.

Looking for a trusted Leather and Fabric Testing Equipment Supplier in UAE?
Contact NGS Laboratories Equipment Trading LLC today for certified instruments, installation, and after-sales support.

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