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James Heal

James Heal

Textile Manufacturing

Combining expertise with innovation, for accurate and reliable materials testing across Textiles, Automotive & Medical

About us

James Heal is the market leader in the design, development and manufacture of precision textile testing instruments, test materials and consumables, providing global servicing and calibration support. We work in markets as diverse as apparel, sportswear, outdoor wear, furnishings, automotive and industrial. Trusted by leading brands, retailers, manufacturers and laboratories in over 70 countries; since 1872 we've been on a mission to improve every aspect of materials testing, so our customers and their customers can achieve consistent and accurate results, every time. Over the last 140 years, we've developed a deep understanding of the applications, operating conditions and requirements of customers worldwide – from independent testing laboratories and test houses, to fabric suppliers, manufacturers, brands and retailers. Using our knowledge and expertise, we consistently set the industry standard through product innovation and technology, with customer and user needs - present and future - driving our technological advancements. We have Agents & Distribution partners all over the globe, ensuring locally available product whenever & wherever you need it. Our three core areas of activity: TESTING INSTRUMENTS - High precision textile testing instrumentation TEST MATERIALS - Guaranteed fit-for-purpose test materials for textile testing procedures SERVICE AND CALIBRATION - Worldwide installation, maintenance and calibration service

Industry
Textile Manufacturing
Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Halifax
Type
Privately Held
Founded
1872
Specialties
Physical & Colour Fastness Testing Instruments, Test Materials, Service & Calibration; Global after-sales support service, Technical Assistance and Laboratory Design Consultancy, Textile Testing Instruments, Performance Textiles Test Instruments, Abrasion and Wear Testing Instruments, Universal Tensile Test Instruments, Textile Strength Test Instruments, Textile Durability Test Instruments , Light Fastness Test Instruments, Laundering Test Instruments, and UK Manufacturer of Precision Test Instruments for Textiles

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  • 💻 James Heal software - Why TestWise OS? 💻 For a number of years now, our TestWise operating software has been a favourite in materials testing laboratories, as it provides uniquely user-friendly benefits. Benefits of our TestWise operating software include: ✔️ Learn in minutes - modern and user-friendly operation ✔️ Faster set-up times - TestWise is simple, intuitive and easy to use ✔️ Smarter, standards-driven testing - providing consistent testing results "Our experience using TestWise has been very positive. The software is very easy to use, which makes operating our James Heal Titan tensile tester more efficient." - Labtech, Bangladesh. Visit our website for more information on our TestWise OS > https://hubs.la/Q038KJbd0 #Testing #Textiles #Quality #Laboratory #OperatingSoftware

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    Following on from DTG exhibition, David Buxton spent his last few days in Bangladesh meeting with customers.   One such meeting was at SNOWTEX GROUP, the largest outerwear manufacturer in the country. David gave a full presentation on James Heal to the technical and quality teams, and there were discussions on some very exciting projects coming up! Finally, David spent his last evening in Bangladesh having some well-earned down time with the OMC sales team, over a very enjoyable end of tour dinner. David says, “What a wonderful and successful visit to Bangladesh it has been! Thank you to the OMC team for their support and hospitality during this trip, as always.” A fabulous end to yet another incredible collaboration in Bangladesh with our long-time partners OMC Ltd. Next stop Munich for PERFORMANCE DAYS#GreatTeamWork #OMC #Textiles #Testing #Bangladesh

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  • 👖 PERFORMANCE DAYS Munich 2025 👖 Only one week to go until PERFORMANCE DAYS in Munich! We will be exhibiting on the TechHub on both days of the show, and we will be showcasing our Martindale 5 station, our ProView, GyroWash, Microfibre Measurement Kit, and also our Titan 5. With live demonstrations at the show, our team will be on hand to show how some of the most universal textiles tests are performed, and just how easy they can be. Make sure to find us at the TechHub on the 5th-6th March next week. For more information, visit the website > https://hubs.la/Q038wYtM0 #Textiles #Exhibition #PerformanceDays #Munich #Sustainability #TextilesInnovation

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  • 📅 NEW webinar session, coming next month 📅 Back to Basics: Stretch & recovery, the new webinar session in our Titan series of webinars, exploring the stretch and recovery properties of fabrics, and how they are tested. Many fashion garments and textile products today are either made from a knitted fabric, which possess stretch properties because of its construction, or knits, wovens and nonwovens that have elastane incorporated into its composition to offer stretch and recovery properties. These fabrics and garments undergo regular and continuous use, with stretching forming a large part of that use, so to be able to gauge how well these fabrics stretch, and in turn how effectively they recover, is crucial to determining how we can expect these garments and products to perform efficiently for the consumer. In this webinar, we will explore the following areas: 🔵 What is stretch and recovery? 🔵 Standards and test methods (focusing on ISO 20932-1 and ASTM D4964) 🔵 Testing stretch and recovery (using Titan) This Back to Basics webinar is perfect for beginner laboratory technicians as well as people working in other areas such as garment technology, fabric manufacturing and those undertaking various textiles qualifications. Understanding the stretching and recovery properties of textiles products offers a much more rounded understanding of how we determine a products useful lifespan. Register for the upcoming sessions using the links below > Wednesday 19th March, 6-7pm GMT https://hubs.la/Q038cJb90 Thursday 20th March, 8-9pm GMT https://hubs.la/Q038cD1h0 #Webinar #Textiles #Testing #Quality #StretchFabrics

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    ✂️ Until next time, DTG Dhaka ✂️ This months DTG exhibition in Dhaka has been busy, insightful, and successful, as usual. We have had great discussions and meetings with customers new and old in the region, including making some fantastic new deals whilst at the show. We would like to thank OMC for hosting us on this years impressive stand. We are routinely represented with the highest quality when working with the team at OMC, and this months exhibition has been as outstanding as usual. Thank you to all of the team who helped to make the exhibition a success. Pictured below is David Buxton, our International Sales Manager, with the OMC team. #Dhaka #Exhibition #Textiles #Testing #Quality

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    💻 Now available to watch On-Demand 💻 This weeks webinar session, Back to Basics: Pilling and abrasion, is now available to watch On-Demand at a time and place to suit you. We have a library of On-Demand sessions available on our website on a variety of topics, from this type of beginner level session, up to our Performance Range of webinars, and sessions on more specific technical textiles topics. Understanding the basic pilling and abrasion properties of textiles and materials is the blueprint to building a core understanding when working in any of these areas. This webinar is perfect for beginner laboratory technicians as well as people working in other areas such as garment technology, fabric manufacturing and those undertaking various textiles qualifications. Watch the webinar on our website > https://hubs.la/Q037zZt50 #Textiles #Testing #Webinar #OnDemand #FreeWebinar

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    ✂️ Another very successful Egypt Stitch&Tex ✂️ The exhibition in Nasr City, Cairo, was yet again a success with a great numbers of attendees coming to see what Shony Co and all of its brands had to show. We are very grateful for the team at Shony Co for hosting us on this year's exhibition stand. The space attracted so much interest, as a lot of care and consideration had been taken in designing the fantastic space, and resulted in lots of great conversations and new contacts being made. Thanks to Emmanuelle Byrne and the team at Shony Co who made this exhibition a valuable space to introduce new people to the textiles testing sector. Until next time! #Exhibition #Egypt #NasrCity #Textiles #Testing #Quality

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  • 💻 Now available to watch On-Demand 💻 This weeks webinar session, Back to Basics: Pilling and abrasion, is now available to watch On-Demand at a time and place to suit you. We have a library of On-Demand sessions available on our website on a variety of topics, from this type of beginner level session, up to our Performance Range of webinars, and sessions on more specific technical textiles topics. Understanding the basic pilling and abrasion properties of textiles and materials is the blueprint to building a core understanding when working in any of these areas. This webinar is perfect for beginner laboratory technicians as well as people working in other areas such as garment technology, fabric manufacturing and those undertaking various textiles qualifications. Watch the webinar on our website > https://hubs.la/Q037zZt50 #Textiles #Testing #Webinar #OnDemand #FreeWebinar

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    📅 The first day of Egypt Stitch&Tex is almost finished 📅 Today marked the start of Egypt Stitch&Tex, the leading Textiles Technologies Exhibition in the region, and we have been here showcasing what we have to offer, alongside out agents at Shony Company, who are based in Egypt. Make sure to come along to the Shony Co stand tomorrow for the second day of the exhibition, and meet the team alongside our ISM covering the EMEA region, Emmanuelle Byrne. Visit: 🔵 Hall 1 🔵 Stand 1A1 A special thanks to our agents at Shony Co. for creating such a great space, and of course for hosting us on it alongside their other brands. #Textiles #Exhibition #Testing #Technology #Egypt

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