Atlas offers enhanced material testing solutions
for the textile industry

Improved functionality, scalability and ease-of-use to meet exacting test parameters of the textile industry

Linsengericht (Germany) – Atlas Material Testing Technology, a global leader in lightfastness and weathering testing technology, has enhanced its range of light fastness testing instruments, designed for the textile industry.

The Ci3000 Fade-Ometer® for example offers an enhanced digital control system that gives operators more flexibility and control of their accelerated weathering testing. The Ci3000 meets basic textile testing standards like ISO 105-B02, B04, B06 and AATCC TM 16. One of the most notable changes is a modern, full colour TFT touch screen display with intuitive icons for easier interpretation of operating parameters and warnings. Memory capacity has been increased allowing additional features and functions previously managed by external controllers. Now with a single control system, operators can be more efficient analyzing instrument performance, monitoring test parameters and performing calibration procedures.

The Xenotest® Alpha+ is ideal for light fastness and weathering testing. The instrument simulates and accelerates the natural weathering process providing reliable results concerning the long-term behaviour of materials. With its new, easy to use touch screen display, reliable sensor technology and multifunctional instrument features, the Alpha+ is a universal weathering testing instrument that performs light- and weather fastness tests in accordance with basic textile testing standards (ISO) and manufacturer specific test methods (Marks & Spencer). Furthermore, the Alpha+ offers the option of high energy testing, to receive test results as fast as needed.

The emphasis of the 150 S+ enhancements focus on an increase of operator convenience and an improved control system. The Xenotest® 150 S+ offers an ideal combination of state-of-the-art technology, economical testing, optimum reproducibility and good correlation to natural weathering. It is an ideal instrument for weathering tests according to ISO 105-B04 and AATCC lightfastness test of textiles, based on the equipment technology of the air-cooled xenon lamp (Method 16, Option H).