Washtec – colour fastness to washing tester

Washtec is compliant with AATCC and ISO standards, constructed from high grade stainless steel for long life and is available in either single size pot (P) or duel size pot (P A2) options, allowing you to choose the best configuration for your colour fastness testing requirements.

Washtec P A2 has been exclusively designed to allow you to utilise equal numbers of 550 ml pots and 1200 ml pots.

Key features

Programming options are simple and easy to input:

Push and twist action provides a safe and efficient method of loading/unloading the pots.
System control and temperature calibration accuracy better than +/- 1 °C.
Temperature control with a +/- 0.25 °C accuracy.
Temperature range from ambient 20 °C to 98 °C.

Constructed from high grade stainless steel for long life, the Washtec incorporates a number of safety and other features:

Washtec P is available with 8 pot, 16 pot and 24 pot capacities.
Washtec P A2 is available with 8 pot (4+4) 16 pot (8+8) and 24 pot (12+12) capacities.
Lid interlock and latch and drive motor safety interlock.
Overflow connection to prevent over filling.
Stainless steel bearing housing.
Industrial quality motor specification.
Chemical resistant pot seals are available for solvent testing.

What is colour fastness to washing?

Colour fastness to washing is the measurable resistance of material to change its colour during a washing cycle using a reference washing detergent. The performance and assessment of colour fastness to washing thoughout the supply chain, from lab-dip to dyeing and finishing is a major factor in producing a “fit for purpose” article.

What is the colour fastness rating?

Colour fastness rating is the means of evaluating the change in colour of a substrate and/or the transfer of colour from a substrate to an adjacent reference material, multifibre, during a test procedure. The rating is often evaluated by means of the grey scales and will be report as a grade between 1 & 5, with grade 5 being no visible change. Colour fastness rating will assess colour change and colour staining.

Can Washtec be used for colour fastness to dry cleaning?

Yes; Washtec can be used for colour fastness to dry cleaning test. You must ensure the seal in the lid of the test canister is made from a suitable chemical resistant product. As per test requirement it is necessary to include reference stainless steel discs. Assessment will be carried out using grey scale and a colour assessment cabinet.

Consumables for use with thel Washtec colour fastness and shrinkage tester

RO 2000-0001 – ISO grey scale for change in colour (ISO 105 A02)
RO 2000-0002 – ISO grey scale for assessing staining (ISO 105 A03)
RO 2000-0003 – AATCC grey scale for change in colour (AATCC EP1)
RO 2000-0004 – AATCC ISO grey scale for assessing staining (AATCC EP2)
RO 2000-3001 – Stainless steel balls for washing – pack of 100
RO 2000-3002 – Stainless steel discs for dry cleaning – pack of 12
RO 2000-3003 – Multifibre DW adjacent fabric (ISO 105 F10) – 10 metre roll
RO 2000-3004 – Multifibre DW adjacent fabric (ISO 105 F10) – 50 metre roll
RO 2000-3005 – Multifibre DW adjacent fabric (ISO 105 F10) 10 cm x 4 cm – pack of 250
RO 2000-3006 – Multifibre DW adjacent fabric (ISO 105 F10) 10 cm x 5 cm – pack of 200
RO 2000-3007 – Multifibre LyoW™ adjacent fabric (M&S C03) – 10 metre roll
RO 2000-3008 – Multifibre LyoW™ adjacent fabric (M&S C03) – 50 metre roll
RO 2000-3009 – Lid seal for 550 ml ISO washpot (Silicone)
RO 2000-3010 – Lid seal for 1200 ml AATCC washpot (Silicone)

More information

Product brochure: Roaches – Washtec.pdf