Fabric Water Absorption Tester is designed to test the ability of terry fabric to rapidly absorb and retain liquid water from surfaces such as human skin, dishes, and furniture in accordance with ASTM D 4772.A measured amount of water is poured into the funnel and onto the fabric that has been secured to the fixture.  The water captured in the lower pan is subtracted from the original amount to determine the amount of water that was absorbed.

Standards：

GB/T 22799. ASTM D 4772

Scope of application:

Fabric, Leather & Vinyl Testers

Features：

1. The mounting seat is made of 304# stainless steel, rustproof and durable.

2. The specimen holder can be adjusted left and right to meet the standard requirements.

3. Sample installation is simple and convenient.

Parameters：

Model：Q121

Flow tube：50ml

Funnel：150ml

Specimen placement angle：60° to the horizontal

Distance between the outlet end of the water pipe and the surface of the specimen：2mm~ 10mm; from the inside of the outer ring of the card ring: 28mm~32mm

Specimen holder diameter： Standard φ150mm (GB/T standard)  optional φ153mm (ASTM standard)

External dimensions：380*180*480mm

Weight：7.4kg

FAQs

1. What is a Fabric Water Absorption Tester?

It measures the water absorption performance and absorption time of textile fabrics.

2. What fabrics can be tested?

It is suitable for cotton, wool, polyester, blended fabrics, towels, and other absorbent textiles.

3. What does the tester measure?

It can evaluate water absorption time and the amount or rate of water absorbed by the fabric, depending on the test method.

4. What standards can it comply with?

The applicable standards depend on the test method, such as AATCC and ISO textile testing standards.

5. Why is water absorption testing important?

It helps evaluate fabric comfort, absorbency, drying performance, and suitability for products such as towels, sportswear, and functional textiles.