#Other suppliers

2011-12-16

James Heal are proud to launch the redesigned Digital Tear Tester Elmatear2

Elmatear2 is a powerful and versatile instrument, which has been extensively re-designed with contemporary styling and a wide range of new features.

James Heal have recently undergone a Company wide strategic rebrand, which involved redesigning key instruments. Being such a popular James Heal Instrument, Elmatear2 was one of the first in line. Elmatear2 is a powerful and versatile instrument, which has been extensively re-designed with contemporary styling and a wide range of new features which offer real benefits, such as better value, increased accuracy, safety and flexibility. The instrument is supplied with everything the industry needs to start testing textiles, nonwovens, paper, board and plastics. Included is a full set of pendulum weights (A-D), a complete set of check weights and specimen, one spare blade and four specimen preparation tables. One unique optional feature is Pendulum Weight Kit (E), which allows double capacity to 128N. This makes it ideal for testing higher strength technical textiles such roofing shingles, Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and high strength upholstery and apparel fabrics. Pendulum E allows for quick and easy clamping with innovative rotary cam lock jaws and interchangeable jaw faces.

User friendly software has been devised by their technical experts to bring out a system where no calculations are required, and a statistical analysis of results will be generated. An optional PC software package is also available. Fool proof in operation, Elmatear2 has automatic level compensation, automatic pendulum weight detection, automatic zeroing and visible and audible indicators. With user welfare in mind, it has built-in safety, having no finger traps, two handed release of pendulum and automatic arrest of pendulum. To ensure continued satisfaction and compliance, James Heal offer a complete Service and UKAS Calibration package. This includes, worldwide service, ISO 17025 Calibration Service and 18 Months’ Warranty.

Asteks to meet the global market at ITMA ASIA + CITME Singapore 2025

Getting ready to take its place at ITMA ASIA + CITME Singapore 2025 with advanced grinding solutions and a wide range of aprons and cots, Asteks is expanding its target for the Asian market. The company, focusing on strengthening relations with current and potential customers, will highlight the “Made in Türkiye” label with its innovative and competitive products.

New impulses for the textile care industry: Texcare 2024 supporting programme

The focus of Texcare International 2024 (6-9 November) will be on the major challenges facing the textile care industry, including automation, energy saving, circular models and textile hygiene. Together with its partners, the leading trade fair has designed a supporting programme that can offer progressive impulses for the future of the sector.

Microfactory for filter bags developed in Sweden

After an intensive few years of development, ACG Kinna Automatic and ACG Nyström – members of TMAS, the Swedish textile machinery association –have delivered the first microfactory for the production of fully finished filter bags to a major international filtration industry customer, in cooperation with JUKI Central Europe.

KARL MAYER presents a textile TEXTRONIC® innovation at ITM 2026

With highly efficient machines and continuous textile innovations, KARL MAYER underscores its role as a reliable partner for discerning top-tier customers. Just in time for ITM 2026 in Istanbul, the industry leader is introducing a true innovation: an eyelash lace with its characteristic fringed look – combined with a previously unattainable 4-way stretch. While the established fabric could until now only be produced as rigid version or with one-dimensional stretch, the new elasticity in both dimensions expands the possibilities for cross-band panel fabrics.

DYNEEMA® and NP Aerospace advance personal protection for military servicewomen

Dyneema®, owned by Avient Corporation, an innovator of materials solutions, is supplying its high-performance unidirectional (UD) materials to world-leading armor manufacturer NP Aerospace, enabling the production of armor systems designed specifically to fit the female body. With 2,000 new armor systems, including 4,000 plates, made in the United Kingdom (UK) and delivered in June 2026, this collaboration addresses a long-standing lack of high-quality personal protection specially built for female defense and security personnel.

Textile Exchange publishes comprehensive polyester LCA study

Textile Exchange has released a new Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study on polyester, providing detailed data on the environmental impacts of both virgin and recycled polyester production. The study aims to strengthen understanding across the fashion, textile and apparel industries and support more informed decision-making regarding polyester sourcing and production.