Versaperm Enables Breakthrough Fabric Testing for Smart Wearables and Protective Clothing

  
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Versaperm, the UK-based leader in vapour permeability testing, is at the forefront of supporting the next generation of technical textiles with its advanced mass spectrometry and water vapour measurement systems. As protective clothing and smart wearables push the boundaries of fabric innovation, Versaperm’s technology provides the accurate, flexible and fast testing needed to ensure comfort, safety and performance.

In protective and wearable garments, managing water vapour permeability is critical. Firefighters, soldiers, medics and industrial workers all depend on clothing that keeps hazards out while letting sweat escape. Similarly, smart wearables that integrate electronics and sensors must regulate humidity to protect sensitive components and maintain wearer comfort.

Versaperm’s specialist instrumentation enables manufacturers and researchers to measure, accurately, water vapour and other gas transmission rates through technical fabrics, membranes and composites. Its dedicated WVTR sensors provide robust, repeatable results, while its mass spectrometry-based systems deliver ultra-sensitive permeability measurements - essential when developing multi-layered, high-performance garments where traditional methods fall short.

Technical clothing must strike a fine balance between barrier protection and breathability and Versaperm systems help engineers design fabrics that don’t just meet safety standards but exceed expectations for comfort and innovation. This is especially important when integrating electronics, where moisture control is vital for reliability.

As the protective clothing industry evolves to face climate challenges and high-intensity environments and as smart textiles enter mainstream healthcare and fitness markets, the need for precise vapour permeability testing is more urgent than ever. Versaperm’s systems offer rapid testing cycles, compatibility with a wide range of textile materials and the option for customised sample chambers for unusual shapes and composites.

Versaperm also offers a comprehensive laboratory-based testing service for companies needing accredited WVTR or gas permeability data without investing in in-house equipment.

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