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FITI Parks Their New Flame Manikin Underground

In partnership with Thermetrics and our sales agent in Korea, Technox, FITI repurposed some space from their underground parking garage to build out a new laboratory for the flame manikin system.

Testing PPE with the Flash Fire Cylinder & Hand Devices

In early December 2021, Thermetrics held a joint webinar and demo with valued partner Brian Shiels at ArcWear. The event, “Testing PPE with the Flash Fire Cylinder and Hand Devices” showcased both the Flash Fire Cylinder (FFC) and Flash Fire Hand (FFH) systems. Performance testing of fabrics and garment ensembles made for those working in […]

Liz Female Thermal Manikin Puts in the Reps at Nike’s Innovation Center

We’re excited to share with the Thermetrics community that two of our thermal manikins were highlighted in a recent Fast Company article showcasing Nike’s LeBron James Innovation Center. Our new female thermal manikin Liz was pictured alongside our Newton manikin on treadmills inside one of the lab’s environmental chambers. Each manikin, garbed in Nike athletic […]

Now Available: DRT-201 advanced drying rate detection algorithm

Thermetrics just completed an extensive material review study and optimized our drying rate detection algorithm to cover a wider range of samples.

Long-time Thermetrics partner, PBI Performance Products showcases the Flash Fire Cylinder

The Flash Fire Cylinder (FFC) has evolved into an highly repeatable, closer-to-reality bench-scale tool for testing thermal performance of textiles.

Female Manikin Launch Event #2

If you’re in the business of developing performance wear or protective apparel for women; a lab that does testing of these products; or a government or university research institute that establishes worker safety guidelines, we would like to introduce you to the newest member of our thermal manikin family—Liz.

Female Manikin Launch Event #1

Dry Rate Tester Webinar

Thermetrics engineers approached design of the Dry Rate Tester 201 (DRT201) with a thorough understanding of the AATCC 201 standard, knowing repeatability of the drying rate tests require precision airflow control. By applying 20+ years of experience developing uniform airflow and heated plate technology for guarded hotplate systems, Thermetrics was well-positioned to not only meet […]

Drying Rate Tester (DRT201) webinar!

[Event has passed] Is your lab responsible for ensuring textiles meet certain testing benchmarks such as drying rate? Does your brand promise customers top-performing apparel? Well, then… we’d like to invite you to a webinar and introduce you to our Drying Rate Tester (DRT201)—approved for AATCC 201 and the NAL.TM.5120 Dry Time Test Method! During this event you’ll get […]

Newton’s ManikinPC physiological (Human Comfort) software update

ManikinPC (Manikin Physiology Control and Predictive Comfort) software is a closed-loop feedback control system for Newton thermal manikins that accurately mimics the human thermoregulatory system and provides metrics for comfort and sensation. In fact, any level of activity can be input and appropriate metabolic wattages will be imposed onto the manikin. At the core of […]

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