Skin sensorial comfort of textiles Objective: These tests measure how a textile is perceived on the skin. By means of test devices sensorial sensations are presentable in numbers and thus become comparable. The test is particularly suited for: All textiles in direct contact with the skin, e.g. underwear T-shirts sweaters bed linen stockings, socks and tights Description: Different measurements quantify various textile characteristics that influence the skin sensorial comfort: The wet cling index indicates how likely a textile is to adhere to skin moistened by perspiration. The sorption index measures how fast a water drop is absorbed by the textile. The surface index expresses the hairiness or roughness/smoothness of a textile. The number of contact points between the textile and skin states how fast a textile will be sensed as clammy or damp. The stiffness of a textile is an indicator how good a textile will adapt to the body shape. The water vapour permeability index describes the thermal and moisture management which is important for the sensorial comfort. Your advantages as a customer: HOHENSTEIN INSTITUTE Schloss Hohenstein 74357 Boennigheim Germany Contact Function and Care Silke Off Telephone: +49 7143 271 632 Fax: +49 7143 271 94632 E-Mail: [email protected] www.hohenstein.de assessment of skin sensory characteristics of a textile in absolute terms or comparatively product optimisation during development highlighting benefits to the customer by the Hohenstein Quality Label Labels and certificates: Knitted and woven fabrics worn close to the skin can be labelled with the Hohenstein Quality Label "Skin Sensorial Comfort Vote" can be used. Requirements for test samples: General information: Measurements are carried out after at least one laundering/cleaning cycle. Amount of material: about 1.5 m², minimum width 35 cm Duration of testing: depending on amount and type of material (10 working days from receipt of test sample)