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Features of ISO gray scale:
- ISO gray scale manufactured by SDC - UK, is an indispensable device in the garment industry, used to check the color change of products after going through physical, mechanical and chemical influences.
- This product color change is divided into 2 separate categories:
- Color Change: color change before and after testing
- Color Stain: color stain on materials that are not dyed and in contact with the test product.
Features of Polyester Ballast:
- Polyester Ballast used to ensure that a wash load used for garment testing is of a sufficient weight. This closely simulates the washing of a garment in domestic washing machines.
- 4105: Polyester Makeweight – 20x20cm 1 kg pack
- 4110: Polyester Makeweight – 30x30cm 1 kg pack
- 4116: Cotton Makeweight – 92x92cm 1.6 kg pack
- 4118: Cotton/Polyester Makeweight 50/50 92x92cm 1.3 kg pack
- 4120: Wool/Cotton Makeweight – 80/20 – 30x30cm 0.7 kg pack
- 4125: Polyester Makeweights – 40cm x 40cm 1 kg Pack
Feature of SDCE Standard Reference Detergents:
Character of Polyester Adjacent Fabrics ISO 105-F04:
- ISO 105-F04. For use as an adjacent fabric when testing fabrics for Colour fastness to washing and wet contact tests, ISO 105 Group C and Group E. It can be purchased by the metre, in a 5 metre pack or in 10cm x 4cm cut pieces.
- 1705: metres
- 1720: 5 metre Pack
- 1731: 10 x 4 cm (Gimped)
Application of SDCE Cotton Lawn:
- SDCE Cotton Lawn is use in testing the Wet and Dry Rubbing Fastness of textiles ISO 105 X12 and Shower Resistance tests. It can be purchased by the meter, in a 5 metre pack or as cut pieces in the following sizes: 5cm x 5cm and 10cm x 20cm.
- Trademark: SDCE.
- Made in: UK.
- Product code and packaging of SDCE Cotton Lawn:
- 1305: metres.
- 1320: 5 metre Pack.
- 1323: 5 x 5 cm (Gimped) 500 piece pack.
- 1324: 5 x 5 cm (Straight) 500 piece pack.
- 1351: 20 x 10 cm (Gimped) 50 piece pack.
Feature of SDCE Multifibre SLW:
- Developed by the SDC Enterprises in 2014, SDCE Multifibre SLW has 5 fibre components common with SDC DW, but includes the addition of Regenerated Cellulose (RC) and Silk. The regenerated cellulose component provides an optimum level of staining to accurately predict the staining performance of the principal types of regenerated cellulose (Lyocell, Modal and Viscose), and their blends, used in general apparel. Whilst the silk component allows the assessment of staining on silk apparel and lingerie, and blends containing silk.
- SDCE Multifibre SLW is produced with a narrow weave construction and contains the following components, Silk, Regenerated cellulose, Cotton, Nylon, Polyester, Acetate and Wool. Multifibre SLW undergoes a rigorous quality control procedure conducted by independent UKAS accredited labs. The testing includes the individual yarns prior to construction and further tests on the finished product. The Multifibre is required to pass these tests before each new batch is considered fit for sale.
- Major Advantages of SDCE Multifibre SLW:
- Ribbon construction for economy, ease of handling and stability in use.
- Identification weave built-in to enable easy recognition.
- Stringent Quality Control.
- Product authentication and quality guarantee, delivered via SDCE security thread.
Application of SDCE Sewing Threads:
- SDCE Sewing Threads suitable for use in the preparation of test samples.
- Trademark: SDCE.
- Made in: UK.
- Product code and packaging of SDCE Sewing Threads:
- 4180: Polyester Core Spun 45 +/-5 Tex 5000m cone.
- 4181: Polyester/Cotton Core Spun 60Tex 5000m cone.
- 4182: Polyester Core Spun 74 +/-5 Tex 5000m cone.
Application of SDCE Pilling Tubes:
- Polyurethane tubes as specified in BS EN ISO 12945
- SDCE Pilling Tubes used in abrasion testing.
- Trademark: SDCE.
- Made in: UK.
- Product code:
Feature of SDCE Multifibre LyoWTM:
- SDCE Multifibre LyoWTM used colour Fastness to washing , colour fastness to perspiration, water and sea water.
- Originally developed in conjunction with leading retailer M&S, Multifibre LyoWTM is a testing fabric comprising of six different fibre components; Regenerated Cellulose, Cotton, Nylon, Polyester, Acrylic and Wool. Multifibre LyoWTM was formerly exclusive to M&S, but is now available to retailers and test professionals worldwide needing a Regenerated Cellulose component for their test procedures.
- SDCE Multifibre LyoWTM undergoes a rigorous quality control procedure conducted by independent UKSA-accredited laboratories. The testing includes the individual yarns prior to construction and further tests on the finished product. Each batch is only released for sale after each of these conformity tests has been met.
- Major Advantages of SDCE Multifibre LyoWTM:
- Ribbon construction for economy, ease of handling and stability in use.
- Identification weave built-in to enable easy recognition.
- Stringent Quality Control.
- Product authentication and quality guarantee, delivered via SDC security thread.
Feature of SDCE Multifibre DW:
- Developed by the Society of Dyers & Colourists in 1986 SDC Multifibre DW is a testing fabric comprising of six different fibre components. SDC Multifibre DW can be used as an adjacent fabric in many of the ISO 105 C Series and E Series of Colour fastness tests and meets chain store fastness test specification.
- SDCE Multifibre DW is produced with a narrow weave construction and contains the following components, Acetate, Cotton, Nylon, Polyester, Acrylic and Wool. Multifibre DW undergoes a rigorous quality control procedure conducted by independent UKAS accredited labs. The testing includes the individual yarns prior to construction and further tests on the finished product. The Multifibre is required to pass these tests before each new batch is considered fit for sale.
- Major Advantages of SDC Multifibre DW
- Ribbon construction for economy, ease of handling and stability in use.
- Identification weave built-in to enable easy recognition.
- Stringent Quality Control.
- Product authentication and quality guarantee, delivered via SDC security thread.
Feature of SDCE Cotton Limbric:
- SDCE Cotton Limbric is use as an adjacent fabric when testing fabrics for Colour Fastness to washing and wet contact tests ISO 105 Group C and Group E.
Feature of SDCE Felt Pads:
- SDCE Felt Pads produced to ensure the consistent weight and thickness specified in the standard, this ensures that the testing will achieve excellent correlation when used in combination with the full range of SDC Martindale consumables.
- SDCE Felt Pads products are divided into 2 types: Woven and Non-Woven and there are 2 types of sizes Ø 90mm and 140mm.
Feature of SDCE Polyetherurethane Foam:
- SDCE Polyetherurethane Foam is custom manufactured to the ISO specification. (Many items currently available are inferior/non-conforming off the shelf foams of Polyesterurethane type, which have different hardness and chemical properties.) To ensure improved shelf life and reduce yellowing through exposure to UV radiation in daylight, it is heat-sealed in a Black UV-stable Polythene pack.
Feature of SDCE Wool Abradant:
- SDCE Wool Abradant testing and quality control are carried out at the yarn stage, after weaving of the greige fabric and the final finished abradant cloth. This ensures excellent correlation and conformity, not only within the production batch, but also between different production batches.
- SDCE Wool Abradant is used in Martindale abrasion tests according to BS EN ISO 12941.
Feature of SDCE Phenolic Yellowing:
- SDCE Phenolic Yellowing test kit is fully set up for testing to evaluate the ability of textiles to change color, fall yellowing during transportation, storage or sweat exposure.
Feature of SDCE Nickel Detection Kit:
- Nickel ions can be released by some Nickel-containing materials. Prolonged direct contact with Nickel ions can cause skin sensitisation and lead to allergic contact dermatitis.
- SDCE Nickel Detection Kit has been designed as a quick in-house swab test to check for the Nickel ions from components that will come into direct and prolonged contact with skin.
Application of Adjacent Fabric Wool:
- Adjacent Fabric Wool use as an adjacent fabric when testing fabrics for Colour fastness to washing and wet contact tests ISO 105 Group C and Group E.
- Trademark: SDCE.
- Made in: UK.
- Product code and packaging of Adjacent Fabric Wool:
- 1930: metre.
- 1920: 5 metre Pack.
- 1931: 10 x 4 cm (Gimped) 50 piece pack.
Application of Adjacent Fabric Viscose:
- Adjacent Fabric Viscose use as an adjacent fabric when testing fabrics for Colour fastness to washing and wet contact tests ISO 105 Group C and Group E.
- Trademark: SDCE.
- Made in: UK.
- Product code and packaging of Adjacent Fabric Viscose:
- 1805: metre
- 1820: 5 metre Pack
Specifications of White Pigmented PVC Foil:
- Brand: SDCE.
- Origin: UK.
- Product codes and packing of White Pigmented PVC Foil:
- 1855: White Pigmented 10 x 4 cm 300 piece pack.
Application of Adjacent Fabric Polyamide Nylon 6.6:
- ISO 105-F03. This fabric can also be known by its commercial name Nylon 6,6. Adjacent Fabric Polyamide Nylon 6.6 is use as an adjacent fabric when testing fabrics for Colour fastness to washing and wet contact tests ISO 105 Group C and Group E.
- Manufacturer: SDCE.
- Origin: UK.
- Product code and packaging Adjacent Fabric Polyamide Nylon 6.6:
- 1605: metres
- 1620: 5 metre Pack
Application of Adjacent Fabric Acrylic:
- ISO 105-F05. Adjacent Fabric Acrylic is use as an adjacent fabric when testing fabrics for Colour Fastness to washing and wet contact tests, ISO 105 Group C and Group E.
- Manufacturer: SDCE.
- Origin: UK.
- Product code and packaging of Adjacent Fabric Acrylic:
- 1105: metres.
- 1120: 5 metre Pack.
Application of SDCE Cotton Drill:
- SDCE Cotton Drill is used to produce bags for the Dry Cleaning test ISO 105 D01.
- Trademark: SDCE.
- Origin: UK.
- Product code and packaging of SDCE Cotton Drill:
- 1205: metres.
- 1220: 5 metre Pack.
Application of SDCE Fluorescence Suppressor:
- SDCE Fluorescence Suppressor is a laminated glass plate used to overcome optical interference from fluorescent brightening agents on textile, leather and paper. This is essential when grading assessment is carried out on an item containing optical brightening agents.
- Testing Categories: Colour Fastness, Dimensional Stability, Physical, Chemical.
- Trademark: SDCE.
- Made in: UK.
- Product code: 3810: Fluorescence Suppressor.
Feature of SDCE Metameric Samples:
- SDCE Metameric Samples designed to illustrate illuminant metamerism.
- Comprising of 4 cotton swatches the product can be used to clearly demonstrate illuminant metamerism displayed under typical light sources: D65, TL84 and Tungsten.
- SDCE Metameric Samples the effect can be viewed using either a standard light box, or natural daylight and regular artificial light sources. When used to educate all levels of the supply chain, whether setting Colour standards, determining dye recipes or conducting shade approval, the understanding;; gained can assist in reducing the problems caused by the occurrence of illuminant metamerism.