Description
WickView is a state-of-the-art instrument that uses an advanced imaging system to track and record the transfer of moisture through a garment, helping to understand its effectiveness at moisture management and wicking behaviour.
James Heal Instruments Physical Testing
Vertical and Horizontal Testing
WickView can be rotated to test specimens both vertically and horizontally, to better replicate how clothes are worn on the body, or how nonwovens are deployed in real life. Traditional horizontal moisture management testers only replicate the part of the garment worn on the shoulder.
Meaningful Results Reporting
The way WickView calculates and records results is a truer representation of real life, in comparison to existing methods of testing. By examining the direction, shape, speed and actual wet area of fabric, WickView is accurately measuring how sweat is drawn away from a wearer's body.
Innovative Technology
High definition cameras are positioned on either side of the specimen to record the movement of the water.
Water Delivery System
The water delivery system replicates sweat – wicking isn't forced but instead the fabric draws liquid from water delivery system, as a garment would draw sweat from skin.
Specifications are provided as a guideline only and are subject to change.
| Conditioned atmosphere recommended |
Yes |
| Positioning |
Bench standing |
| Space requirements |
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| Vertical Test Orientation |
Height 560mm
Width 680mm
Depth 606mm |
| Horizontal Test Orientation |
Height 779mm
Width 600mm
Depth 606mm |
| Approximate net weight |
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| For both orientations |
72kg |
| Personal Computer (PC) - Minimum Specification |
Windows 10 64-bit with .NET framework 4.5.2
1 USB 3.0 port minimum
Core i5 Intel processor minimum, 4th generation or higher
8Gb RAM minimum
128Gb SSD Hard disk minimum
Dedicated graphics adapter with unshared display memory (eg NVidia, AMD, Intel)
Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080) screen or higher |
| Water Supply |
Water is manually filled in the easily accessible water reservoir at the front of the instrument.
Distilled or deionised water is required. |
