Gester Instruments | Professional Textile, Footwear and PPE Testing Equipments Manufacturers Since 1997
This guide explains how leather thickness is measured using tools like thickness gauges (template, caliper, digital, laser), rulers, and calipers. It covers measurement units (oz and mm), natural thickness variations in hides, why knowing thickness is crucial for different leather goods (wallets, bags, boots), and the benefits of using precise gauges for consistent quality.
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The Elmendorf Tear Tester is a specialized instrument for rapidly determining the dynamic tear resistance, or force required to propagate an existing cut, in materials like paper, cardboard, textiles (woven & non-woven), plastic films, foil, and composites. Essential for quality control in industries where resistance to tearing is critical, it operates by measuring the energy loss of a falling pendulum to initiate and extend a tear. GESTER's advanced Elmendorf Tester offers features such as micr
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Light Fastness Testing Machines evaluate material resistance to fading under light exposure. GESTER's xenon arc testers simulate full-spectrum sunlight using 2500W lamps with precise irradiance control (340nm/420nm/300-800nm bands). Key features include: 95% transmittance energy-saving filters, real-time radio-transmitted data via BPT/BST thermometers, climate simulation modes (spray/light-dark cycles), and 12-position individual sample timing. Applications cover textiles, coatings, plastics, ru
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This Fully Automatic Fabric Air Permeability Tester provides precise, efficient measurement of air flow through textiles per standards like ASTM D737. Designed for fabrics (woven, knit, non-woven), industrial filters, tents, sails, parachutes, and airbags, it features a 1.7" touch screen, automatic nozzle sensing & cleaning, high-precision USA sensors, pneumatic arm, 11 nozzles, 7 test units, thermal printing, and microcomputer processing for direct results. Ensures accurate assessment of fabric
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This guide details the comprehensive sewing process flow for apparel production (including YMB collar construction, body assembly, sleeve/cuff operations, and Hongkong joinery methods). Discover how GESTER's advanced textile testing instruments, like the Computerized Universal Tensile Strength Testing Machine (GT-C01-1), ensure material quality and performance for diverse garment styles using premium materials and technology.
2021
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This guide explains fatigue testers, their purpose in determining material life under cyclic loads, testing methodology, and showcases GESTER INTERNATIONAL's specialized fatigue testing equipment for various materials and applications, backed by 20+ years of experience and compliance with major standards (ASTM, ISO, GB, JIS, BS).
2021
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Discover 6 key methods to test zipper strength for quality control: flat pull, top stop holding, bottom stop holding, open tail pull, slider lock strength, and separating unit crosswise tests. Includes ASTM/ISO-compliant equipment solutions.
2021
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GESTER recently conducted a dynamic team building event designed to enhance collaboration, efficiency, and results. Employees were divided into competitive teams (ABBteam, Stormtroopers, Multi Happy Team, Advance Team) to share goals, experiences, and case analyses, receiving feedback from peers and senior industry judges. The structured activities, including presentations, Q&A sessions, and games, focused on revealing individual and group capabilities, fostering team spirit, and learning from e
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Gester's Universal Testing Machine (UTM) delivers precision tensile, compression, bending, and peel testing for footwear, rubber, plastics, metals & textiles. Featuring servo motor control (0.001-1000mm/min), 1200mm test space, RS232 data output, and compliance with ISO, ASTM, GB, SATRA & DIN standards. Includes overload protection and customizable test programming.
2021
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Shoe flexing testers simulate walking stress to assess footwear durability, crack resistance, and material failure. This guide covers GESTER’s range—including Vamp, Ross, Low-Temperature, and Whole Shoe testers—their applications, and compliance with ISO, SATRA, EN, and ASTM standards for global quality assurance.
2021
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This guide explains perspiration testers for textile color fastness, covering working principles, corrosion-resistant features, critical standards (ISO 105-E04, AATCC 15, GB/T 3922, JIS L 0848), and testing steps for sweat, seawater, and saliva resistance to prevent dye transfer.
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The Elmendorf Tearing Strength Tester measures a material's resistance to tearing propagation, critical for textiles, industrial fabrics, paper, and films. This digital tester complies with ASTM D1424/ISO 1974, featuring pneumatic grips, automatic notch cutting, microcomputer analysis, and multi-unit conversion (N, gf, cN, lbs) for precise, repeatable results in quality control and R&D applications.
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