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Textile and Design Specialist Centre

In July 2007 RMIT Textile Testing services became part of the Textile and Design Specialist Centre within the School of Fashion and Textiles at RMIT University. In addition to textile testing and delivery of short course programs the Centre activities include development of innovative training and education products to meet industry needs making greater use of the University’s Textile and Fashion resources.

Industry linkages have been developed with all of the major Industry Associations in the Textile and Fashion industry that allow the Centre to provide leadership in innovation projects and education and training.

Contact Mr. Kent Williamson
Manager, Textile and Design Specialist Centre
Email: kent.williamson@rmit.edu.au
Phone: 03 9925 9182

Staff News

Kerry Potter is currently on Maternity Leave and Elisabeth Linden is filling her shoes. Elisabeth is from Sweden and has significant experience in the quality control of industrial work wear for a large European supplier.

Equipment

The laboratory has recently purchased testing apparatus to expand the range of tests offered to our clients.

Hydrostatic Head
Test Code: F22
Pressure range 0 – 600 kPa

This equipment measures the fabric’s resistance to water pressure. This equipment can measure a range of products from lightly coated rainwear to horse rugs and coated awnings.

Air Permeability Tester
Test Code: F25
This apparatus measures the flow rate (mL/cm2/s) of air through fabric. The results may be applicable in trials where various fabric densities or finishing treatments have been applied, such as shower curtains or filter fabrics.

Stud Tester

Test Code:F01E

The stud test apparatus is used to determine the attachment strength and unsnapping force of a press stud or button stud on a garment.

Drape Tester

This unit can be used to compare the draping performance of fabrics or to evaluate the effect of finishing treatments on fabrics.