Facilities
The three NewTexEco Universities of Applied Sciences—ArtEZ, Saxion and HvA—have both ultra-modern and traditional workshops, machines and labs that are indispensable for our research.
For more information or questions about accessibility, please contact lab coordinator Leslie Eisinger.
Mesdan Tensolab 1000 – 2516
The Mesdan Tensolab 1000 – 2516 is a tensile tester capable of performing traction, compression, tearing, seam slippage, bending, and fatigue tests. It complies with international testing standards and has a maximum capacity of 10 kN. Contact: textiellab@saxion.nl
Mesdan Elmatic Elmendorf Tear Strength Tester
The Mesdan Elmatic Elmendorf Tear Strength Tester is an automatic digital tear tester designed for a wide range of tear strength measurements, with a measuring range up to 30,000 cN. Contact: textiellab@saxion.nl
Mesdan Burstmatic
The Mesdan Burstmatic is a pneumatic bursting strength tester used to assess the bursting resistance and dynamic fatigue of woven, knitted, technical textiles, non-wovens, and leather. It measures the pressure required to burst a specimen and its distension height using laser technology. Contact: textiellab@saxion.nl
Martindale (Mesdan/James H. Heal)
The Martindale (Mesdan/James H. Heal) tester evaluates abrasion and pilling resistance on woven, knitted, non-woven fabrics, socks, gloves, and leather under dry and wet conditions. Contact: textiellab@saxion.nl
SDL Atlas Fabric Touch Tester
The SDL Atlas Fabric Touch Tester objectively measures fabric hand, assessing softness, smoothness, and warmth by analyzing compression, bending, heat flux, roughness, and friction. Contact: textiellab@saxion.nl
Leica and Projectina Optical Microscopes
The Leica and Projectina Optical Microscopes allow for detailed material analysis, with the Leica microscope offering 40x, 100x, and 400x magnification for precise examination. Contact: textiellab@saxion.nl