Learn more about James Heal's unique moisture management tester, WickView, and how using both vertical and horizontal testing provides results that better reflect real-life wear conditions.
WickView is the only moisture management test instrument that tests to standard AATCC TM217-2025
Get the true picture
WickView is the most advanced moisture management test instrument that offers both horizontal and vertical testing.
Vertical testing better reflects real-life wear conditions and is more representative of what happens within a fabric or garment during use. Results from both orientations can be combined to give a true picture of moisture wicking behaviour within a fabric.
Unique features
WickView has integrated cameras mounted either side of the test specimen that combined with integrated TestWise software, uniquely track and measure the multidirectional movement of moisture through a fabric on the skin and face sides.
The existing test method allows for measuring results simply using concentric circles to assess the spread of moisture, rather than the exact movement in multiple directions which is tracked by WickView.
New AATCC test method
As WickView technology has advanced faster than the existing industry test standards, James Heal worked in consultation with AATCC to create a test method and system of grading results to ensure systematic, accurate product testing in laboratories.
Now using WickView, the only moisture management tester that tests to the AATCC TM217-2025 test method, laboratories can be confident they are testing to achieve the most realistic, accurate results.
Unique system
A wealth of data is available within WickView software, from watching video recordings of the live test on each side of the specimen through to the resulting graphs and tables showing the grades of performance across a range of parameters.
Intuitive features in the software allow users to easily identify and discount aspects that may skew results such as the effects of gravitational pull and run-off, to give the most precise results.
These results can be read individually or in different combinations within the software to suit the scope of the testing, enabling users to understand and interpret their meaning in the context of the textile being tested.
These factors combine to provide manufacturers and laboratories with a new concept, the ‘true wicking value’ of a fabric.
In summary, WickView used in conjunction with the AATCC test method, is an accurate and repeatable way of conducting true to life moisture management testing. See for yourself by booking a demo by our technical team!
Contact us to learn more about WickView and moisture management testing, or complete the form to request a live online demo with our technical team.
