TO Fabric Pilling Tester

The TO Fabric Pilling Tester is designed to evaluate pilling resistance of woven and knitted fabrics. Following the B method of JIS L 1076, it simulates fiber ball formation caused by friction, providing an objective assessment of fabric anti-pilling performance. The tester uses a rotating metal drum with internal fan blades to induce controlled pilling on fabric surfaces.

Application

This tester is suitable for:

(1) Assessing the pilling resistance of woven and knitted fabrics;

(2) Simulating wear-induced fiber ball formation;

(3) Comparing fabric surface conditions against reference photographs to evaluate anti-pilling performance;

(4) Quality control in textile and apparel manufacturing.

Standards

The instrument complies with:

(1) JIS L 1076 B Method – Textiles – Test method for pilling of fabrics;

(2) JIS L 1901 – Textile evaluation method for fiber balling/pilling.

Features

Rotating fan blades inside a metal drum simulate consistent friction for pilling evaluation.

Fan speed is digitally displayed and can be precisely adjusted via a variable-speed control.

Timer allows accurate and flexible test duration up to 99 hours 59 minutes.

Compact, safe design with simple operation and reproducible test results.

Ideal for laboratories and production lines to ensure fabric quality and durability.

Parameters

FAQ

What is this product?

A fabric pilling tester designed to simulate friction-induced fiber ball formation on woven and knitted textiles.

What is the purpose of this product?

To evaluate the anti-pilling performance of fabrics and assess their durability under friction conditions.

Why is this product important?

It ensures consistent fabric quality, reduces customer complaints about pilling, and supports material selection in the textile industry.

What problems can this product solve for users?

Detects weak fabrics prone to pilling, predicts wear behavior, and provides objective, repeatable test results for quality control.

What types of this product are available?

Primarily the B method drum type for woven and knitted fabrics, suitable for laboratory and production quality testing.

How is this product operated?

(1) Place the specimen inside the drum;

(2) Set the fan blade rotation speed using the variable-speed knob;

(3) Set the test duration on the LED timer;

(4) Start the test to allow controlled pilling;

(5) After completion, remove the specimen and compare with reference photographs to evaluate pilling.