Medical Textile Testing Facility introduced at National Laboratory for Advanced Material Characterization (NLAMC), ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai

ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology (ICAR-CIRCOT), established in 1924, is a premier institute engaged in carrying out basic and strategic research in processing and quality assessment of cotton. ICAR-CIRCOT is the first textile institute in India to become a NABL accredited Referral laboratory for Cotton Textiles. ICAR-CIRCOT has also been accredited with ISO 9001:2015 for its Quality management System by Bureau of Indian standards (BIS).

ICAR-CIRCOT has established a “National Laboratory for Advanced Material Characterization (NLAMC)” adequately equipped with sophisticated instruments such as X-ray diffractometer, Weather-O-meter, Particle size analyzer, Goniometer, Polarized light microscope, Computerized colour matching system etc. Recently, medical textile testing facilities like Particle filtration efficiency tester, Synthetic blood penetration analyzer have been introduced to this lab.

Particle Filtration Efficiency Tester (T443, SATATON)

It is used for testing the effectiveness of daily protective masks and other types of masks against particulate matter. It can also be used to determine the efficiency of air filter, flat sheet filter media or filter elements according to particle counting method. With compact structure and easy operation system, the tester provides better testing usage and satisfies more applications. Applicable standards: IS16289, ASTMF2299

Synthetic Blood Penetration Analyzer (SBP-50)

It measures the resistance of coated/laminated fabrics, medical textiles and non-wovens to blood penetration by means of dynamic test method. The automated control system applies controlled dynamic (incremental) force until 3 points of leakage occurs. The instrument measures and calculates the average hydrostatic pressure in mBar, psi in addition to producing binary results (i.e. Pass or Fail) as specified by ASTM, AATCC and ISO.

For any inquiries and help regarding the medical textile testing facilities, kindly contact The Director, ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai, e-mail: director.circot@icar.gov.in or Dr. A. S. M. Raja, Principal Scientist (e-mail: Raja.Asm@icar.gov.in & Mobile : 8356066723) or In-charge test house, e-mail: test.circot@icar.gov.in, Telephone: 022-24127273, 24127276, 24184274, 24184275 Ext. 209/210.