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Chiuvention Instruments

SmartDry

Dry Rate Tester

SmartDry Dry Rate Tester is used to test the rate at which textiles dry or sweat evaporates. This drying test machine has precise temperature and wind speed sensors. It also has precise water-dripping devices. This Fabric Drying Rate Tester is mainly suitable for testing fast-drying fabric.

The fan is designed to blow air across the fabric. It makes the wind more even and smooth. This can restore the natural evaporation process and improve test results. It is mainly used for quick-drying fabrics, such as sportswear and underwear. Lululemon is using this Drying Rate Tester, as well as some suppliers of Adidas.

The SmartDry Dry Rate Tester is a smart tool for fabric drying tests. It can connect to the SmartTexLab app on a smartphone through Wi-Fi. So, the parameters can be set remotely, and the fabric drying test can be watched. This greatly improves working efficiency. This Dry Rate Tester applies to the AATCC 201 standard.

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Smart fabric drying test
The Fast Drying Fabric Tester is connected via IoT to the SmarTexLab APP in the phone/PC. And The app can connect to ERP/LIMS via an API. Or, the instrument can connect directly to ERP/LIMS. There are test orders and sample information in the system, and the Drying Rate Tester can start the test and record the sample info, test process, and results. The system will then summarize these into a fabric drying test report. The report can be sent to SmarTexLab or ERP/LIMS. The relevant parties can view the report in real-time. Test men can monitor quick drying tests for many instruments at once. They can also change test requirements, get alerts before the fabric dry tests end, and stop or repeat tests remotely. In SmarTexLab, you can set up programs to start or stop the fabric drying rate tester. You can chat with ChiuVention service staff for quick support. You’ll get reminders that instruments need calibration, maintenance, and new consumables. Regular OTA remote upgrades are available.
Efficient, convenient, and more reliable tests

This Quick Dry Fabric Tester has a temperature sensor, wind sensor, and drip device. These test the drying rate quickly. It takes just 10 minutes.

The Dry Rate Tester Machine has a special fan. It is designed to make the wind speed uniform and smooth. This design can restore real evaporation. It makes the fabric dry test results more reliable.

Simple and easy to use

The drying rate tester can show the Fast Drying Fabric Test process on the screen. It will be a clear drying rate curve.

The appearance design is precise. The surface is an aluminium alloy with hard oxidation. It is durable and easy to clean. It has a seven-inch colour touch screen.

Designed in Germany, quality is our life
All our textile lab instruments are developed in-house and in cooperation with a team of renowned German industrial designers, which makes our textile lab instruments of outstanding quality. 100% source factory and factory price.

Dry Rate Tester

The fan can produce an airflow of 0.5-3.5m/s ± 0.1m/s
Heater plate:  305mm x 305mm ± 0.5mm
Soft heating plate: 305mm x 305mm ± 0.5mm
Heat-insulating cork board:  305mm x 305mm ± 0.5 mm
Metal pressure bar:  150mm x 40mmx2mm ± 1mm
The Heating temperature:  25-40℃ ± 0.5℃ (with overheat protection)
Infrared temperature sensor:  15-50℃ ± 0.1°C
Drip accuracy:  0.05-1.0 ml ± 0.001 ml  /  1.0-4.5ml ± 0.01ml

Accessories Of Dry Rate Tester
Fuse:  2pcs
Sampling plate:  1 pc  150mm*150mm
Water bottle:  1 pc   60mL

The Standard For SmartDry Fabric Drying Rate Tester
AATCC201  FZ/T 01176-2024

Power:  220/110V  50/60Hz
Weight:  20kg
Dimension:  400*590*180 mm  (D*W*H)

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The drying testing machine measures how fast materials dry. It measures fabric, clothes, and other materials too. It objectively tests the drying time under controlled conditions.

Sportswear and Functional Fabrics: These fabrics usually emphasize breathability and quick-wicking function, such as polyester, nylon, spandex, etc., especially for outdoor or sports occasions. Towels and washcloths, home textiles: including bed sheets, pillowcases, and curtains; Swimwear and beachwear: quick drying is an important characteristic for these garments; Fast fashion or everyday wear fabrics: such as travel wear and quick-drying pants.

AATCC 201:2014；ISO 17617:2014； JIS L 1096；ASTM D1907；GB/T 21655.2-2009；GB/T 19541-2004；GB/T 21655.1-2008

There are several types of fast-drying clothing materials, each designed to wick moisture away from the body and dry quickly. Here are some of the most common ones:

1. Polyester

  • Features: Polyester is a synthetic fiber known for its durability and quick-drying properties. It resists water absorption and dries faster than natural fibers like cotton.
  • Uses: Often found in athletic wear, outdoor clothing, and swimwear.

2. Nylon

  • Features: Nylon is another synthetic material that dries quickly due to its low water absorption rate. It’s strong, lightweight, and commonly blended with other fibers.
  • Uses: Used in activewear, swimwear, and outdoor gear.

3. Merino Wool

  • Features: Merino wool is a natural fiber that has excellent moisture-wicking abilities and dries faster than regular wool. It’s also odor-resistant and insulating.
  • Uses: Popular in outdoor and performance clothing, especially for cooler weather.

4. Rayon

  • Features: Rayon, particularly viscose rayon, is semi-synthetic and known for its moisture-wicking properties. Although not as durable as polyester or nylon, it dries faster than cotton.
  • Uses: Lightweight summer clothing and activewear.

5. Polypropylene

  • Features: Polypropylene is a synthetic fiber that doesn’t absorb moisture, making it extremely fast-drying. It’s also lightweight and often used in layers.
  • Uses: Base layers for outdoor activities, winter sports, and technical clothing.

6. Spandex (Lycra, Elastane)

  • Features: Spandex is stretchy and usually blended with other materials to improve comfort and flexibility. While it absorbs some moisture, it dries quickly when blended with faster-drying fabrics.
  • Uses: Common in activewear, swimwear, and form-fitting clothing.

7. Tencel (Lyocell)

  • Features: Tencel is a sustainable fiber made from wood pulp. It wicks moisture away from the skin and dries more quickly than cotton.
  • Uses: Eco-friendly fashion, activewear, and travel clothing.

8. Bamboo

  • Features: Bamboo fabric is soft, moisture-wicking, and dries faster than cotton. It’s often blended with other materials to enhance its performance.
  • Uses: Casual clothing, activewear, and eco-friendly textiles.

9. Microfiber

  • Features: Microfiber is a synthetic material made from ultra-fine fibers of polyester or nylon. It absorbs little water and dries quickly.
  • Uses: Used in towels, sportswear, and swimwear.

10. Blends (Polyester-Cotton, Nylon-Spandex)

  • Features: Fabric blends that combine synthetic fibers with natural ones (like polyester-cotton or nylon-spandex) balance the comfort of natural fibers with the quick-drying properties of synthetics.
  • Uses: Everyday clothing, activewear, and travel wear.
Factors affecting the drying rate of textiles mainly include the following:
 
1. Fiber type
Hygroscopicity: the hygroscopicity of different fibers will directly affect the drying rate. For example, natural fibers such as cotton and wool absorbent, dry slower; and synthetic fibers such as polyester, and nylon, with low water absorption, dry faster.
Fiber structure: the molecular structure of the fiber affects the water retention time inside the fiber, an open molecular structure of the fiber will make it easier to absorb moisture and extend the drying time.
 
2. Fabric structure
Density and thickness: thicker and denser fabrics will have more fibers and pores to store moisture, resulting in longer drying time; relatively loose or thin fabrics dry faster.
Weave: The woven or knitted structure of a fabric affects air circulation and moisture diffusion. Mesh fabrics and loosely knitted fabrics usually dry faster.
 
3. Surface treatment
Waterproof coating: Some textile surfaces have been treated with waterproof or moisture-resistant treatments to minimize moisture penetration, thus speeding up drying.
Moisture-wicking treatment: Functional textiles often incorporate moisture-wicking chemical treatments that help to draw moisture away from the surface of the textile and promote evaporation.
 
4. Textile weight
The larger the weight of the textile the more water content, so the drying time is longer. On the contrary, lighter fabrics have a faster drying rate due to less water content.
 
5. Environmental factors
Airflow: Good air circulation accelerates water evaporation and increases the drying rate. In still air, fabric drying will be slower.
Temperature: Higher temperature can accelerate water evaporation and increase the drying rate. On the contrary, in a low-temperature environment, water evaporation is slow and drying time is prolonged.
Humidity: When the ambient humidity is high, the moisture content in the air is higher, the evaporation rate is slowed down and the drying time is prolonged; in a dry environment, the evaporation will be accelerated.
 
6. Water absorption and water transfer
Rate of water absorption: the speed of water absorption of a textile directly affects its drying speed, the faster the water absorption, the slower the drying.
Moisture diffusivity: the diffusion rate of moisture on the surface of the textile also affects evaporation; materials with a fast diffusion rate are more likely to evaporate moisture and accelerate drying.
 
7. Colour and dyeing process
Colour shades: dark-coloured fabrics tend to absorb more heat and speed up the rate of moisture evaporation; while light-coloured fabrics may dry more slowly.
Dyeing treatment: certain dyeing processes can change the hygroscopicity and water discharge capacity of fibers, thus affecting drying time.
 
8. Surface area of fabrics
The larger the surface area of the fabric (e.g. towel-like fabrics) can be more in contact with the air, the rate of evaporation of moisture will be, shorter the drying time.
In summary, the drying rate of textiles is affected by the combination of fiber type, fabric structure, surface treatment, weight, environmental conditions, and other factors.

The Heated Plate method tests how fast fabric dries when it is exposed to water. It does this while the fabric is on a heated plate. This test uses a hot plate at 37 degrees Celsius or 99 degrees Fahrenheit. It is to replicate the temperature at which the human body starts to perspire. The temperature drops when the specimen is wet. As it dries, the temperature slowly rises. The start time, end time, and drying time. The goal is to calculate the drying rate.

Including airflow/circulation, material application thickness, and test interval times. More advanced models allow customising multiple parameters to mimic real-world drying conditions.

Lab-grade testers can measure drying within just a few minutes. Accuracy depends on the model and sensors. Some claim accuracies of just 1-2 minutes. This depends on the test parameters and material.

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