AquAbrasion Wet Abrasion Tester

The AquAbrasion Wet Abrasion Tester is a specialist Martindale-based instrument, designed for accurate and repeatable wet abrasion testing. It features a controlled pump system that continuously doses fabric specimens with liquid, ensuring they remain wet throughout the test.
 
AquAbrasion enables realistic wear simulation by testing materials against various liquids, including:
Deionised water - to replicate rain exposure
Perspiration solution - to simulate sweat resistance
Sunscreen, hand sanitiser, and other liquids - to assess chemical durability
 
Accurate & Repeatable
A fully controlled method of dosing fabric with water to keep the fabric wet for the duration of the test.
TestWise Touch
Simple to use TestWise Touch control system, providing optimum lab efficiency. A toughened glass cover stands up to laboratory wear and tear.
Replicating Outdoor Wear
Standard tests on outdoor garments include dry abrasion, which is not representative of the conditions they are worn in.
To make an accurate claim about the performance of an outdoor garment it must first be subject to wet abrasion to truly understand the impact of outdoor wear and tear.
Unique ergonomic design
Gives access to all stations from the front, and the 9 station Martindale has a hinged lid which lifts to allow full access to the tables without lifting off the top plate.
 
Material / End use
Outdoorwear