Textile Identification Applications in Our Portfolio

We provide NIR spectroscopy analyses to identify various textiles. Our chemometric models, built on extensive spectral data from trusted partners, achieve lab-grade accuracy.

For more information on our textile identification applications, click here.

Textiles

Textiles Sorting

Textiles PA 6 | 66

Wool Sorting

Carpets

PU Mattresses

 

Measurement Guide

For a detailed explanation on how to measure textile samples watch our tutorial

1. Clean your window before measuring 

Keep the scan window clean and dry to ensure a flawless measurement. 

When needed, use soft gauze and alcohol like ethanol or isopropanol for cleaning. 

Check regularly in between measurements if there is dirt, particles or other contamination on the scan window. 

2. Clean your sample 

Make sure that your sample is dry and clean before you start the measurement. When scanning wet samples, please use a dry cloth to wipe off any water drops on the material as water will affect the result. 

3. Keep direct contact with the sample when measuring 

Always maintain direct contact between the sample and the scan window of the spectrometer. 

To obtain a more representative result from textile samples with mixed fibers, measure at multiple spots and stretch the textile over the scan window.

4. Measuring variations 

Some textiles have layered structures, with different materials on the outside compared to the inside (e.g., jackets, blazers, hoods). Since NIR spectroscopy primarily analyzes surfaces, results will vary depending on which side is measured. 

Do not measure labels or printed areas, they are usually made of a different material than the textile sample itself. 

In case of single fibers, make sure to measure them in bulk by completely covering the scan window. 

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