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AATCC Viewing Board

  • Built to American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) approved test methods 88B/88C/124/128/143/178.
  • The viewing board is designed for the evaluation of smoothness in the appearance of flat fabric and seams, and the retention of pressed creases in garments and other textile products after repeated laundering.
  • Provides a standard lighting and viewing area by rating the appearance of samples compared to appropriate reference standards.
  • Provided with 2 x 2400mm (8ft) cool white lamps as specified by AATCC.
  • Optionally with 2 x 1200mm (4ft) cool white lamps for ease of shipping.
  • Can be either wall mounted (KFG-2152) or mounted on a mobile frame (KFG-2152A)
KFG AATCCViewingBoard

Pilling Assessment Viewer (KFG-2153)

A versatile unit that accepts the modified Martindale specimen head, enabling fabric to be assessed during three parts of EN ISO 12945 and these test methods:

 

Part 1: ICI Pilling box method (BS 5811)

Part 2: Modified Martindale method (SN 198 525)

Part 3: Atlas random tumble method (ASTM D 3512-96)

 

Used D65 artificial daylight, as required by many specifiers. Other test methods which can be viewed included. 

 

  • BS 5811:1986 Determination of resistance to piling and change of appearance of fabrics
  • ICI modified pill box for snagging
  • Fleece appearance and surface change after washing
  • Other test methods as specified by several major retailers
KFG PillingAssessmentViewer

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As an authorized distributor for a wide range of top-quality brands, Cross offers a complete selection of process measurement and control equipment backed by industry expertise.

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Did you know… Cross Company is an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). Our ESOP started in 1979 and as of 2006, we are 100% employee-owned! Learn more about our ESOP and how that benefits both team members and our customers.
Did you know... the precision measurement group at Cross was founded in 1939 by our current CEO's grandfather, Jim King. That's a whole lot of calibration!
Did you know... A fingerprint weighs about 50 micrograms. We know, we weighed it! The residue left from a finger can actually make a difference in weight results which is why we wear gloves when we calibrate weights. For reference, a sheet of paper is about 4.5 grams, that’s 4.5 million micrograms.
Did you know… Cross Company has grown significantly since our start in 1954. Over the years we've acquired 26 companies! Today, our five groups have expertise in everything from industrial automation to precision measurement, and industry knowledge going all the way back to 1939.