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SAGEOS – Direct Shear Boxes

Measuring the shear strengths of soil/soil interfaces, soil/geosynthetics interfaces, and geosynthetics/geosynthetics interfaces is essential expertise for geotechnical experts. In the case of soils, determining the failure curve of a soil, identifying the friction angle and soil cohesion allows for [...]

2024-07-22T11:24:17-04:00July 23, 2024|

Protection against UV radiation.

It’s summertime! How to measure textile materials for their UV protection factor ? Resistance to ultraviolet (UV) penetration is measured in a very objective manner. The principle is conceptually quite simple: a light source generating UV radiation (UVA; UVB) [...]

2024-07-22T10:53:34-04:00July 22, 2024|

Technical Focus

Evaluation of the Objective Properties of the Cool or Warm Touch of Textiles The measurement of thermal effusivity allows quantifying a subjective notion, a sensation felt upon touch. This enables scientific validation and quantification of comfort through a comparative [...]

2024-06-13T16:21:39-04:00June 13, 2024|

Textile Fiber performance

Testing physical performance properties of synthetic, natural or recycled fibers at CTT. Looking for new fiber supplier, want to characterize the potential of by-products from textile recycling, evaluate the performance of local natural fiber such as wool, hemp, flax; evaluate [...]

2024-04-30T09:07:17-04:00April 29, 2024|
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