Martindale vs Wyzenbeek – Rub Test with Abrasion Explained

Martindale Method The instrument is professionally designed to determine the abrasion and pilling resistance of all kinds of textile structures.Samples are rubbed against known abradents at low pressures and in continuously changing directions and the amount of abrasion or pilling is compared against standard parameters.Provided with Touch Screen Controller and unique programming device which includes preprogammable batch and totaliser counters, individual station counters, 4 selectable test speeds with liquid crystal display. EN quality martindale abrasion and pilling tester has wide application for textile, footwear, leather testing. Wyzenbeek Method Oscillatory Abrasion Tester is used to determine the abrasion resistance of fabrics when rubbed against a standard abradant or a wire mesh screen with a backward and forward motion over a curved surface. Particularly it’s suitable for automotive and furniture industry fabric manufacturers working to US standards. Oscillatory Abrasion Tester is widely used for fabrics and car interior wear testing, AATCC standard.