Description

Key Models & Variations

SDL Atlas offers several templates tailored to specific international standards and retail requirements: Stability Template and Shrinkage Rule (M223C): The standard “all-in-one” tool used for general testing.

• AATCC Shrinkage Scale (M223C3): Specifically designed to meet AATCC (American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists) requirements, typically featuring 10-inch or 18-inch benchmarks.
• Specialized Retailer Templates: Custom templates for suppliers of major brands like Marks & Spencer (M223C2MS) and Next (M223N) to ensure compliance with their proprietary testing methods.
• Quick Wash Template: A specific version used with the Quick Wash Plus system for rapid shrinkage results.

Technical Specifications

• Dimensions: Standard templates are often approximately 650mm x 650mm with a thickness 6mm.
• Benchmark Distances: Common selectable distances include 254 mm, 350 mm, 381 mm, 457 mm, and 500 mm.
• Measurement Range: The accompanying shrinkage scale typically evaluates changes directly up to 15%.
• Standard Compliance: Designed to work with ISO 6330, ISO 5077, AATCC 135, and other global standards.

Typical “All-In-One” Package

When purchased, these kits usually include:

1. Acrylic Template: For accurate marking of slots.
2. Calibrated Ruler: For measuring the percentage change directly from the benchmarks.
3. Fabric Markers: Specialized indelible pens (often black and yellow) for marking light and dark fabrics.
4. Calibration Certificate: To ensure the equipment meets laboratory auditing requirements.

For labs looking for automated solutions, SDL Atlas also provides the Quick View Fabric Shrinkage Analyzer, which uses high-definition cameras and software to measure these benchmarks instantly without manual ruler reading.