The AirPro Air Permeability Tester, used to measure the resistance of the flow of air through products including performance apparel, medical textiles, PPE, infant products such as bedding, nonwovens and geotextiles. As well as the innovative HydroView Hydrostatic Head Tester for testing the water resistance of fabrics used in medical, apparel, geotextiles and nonwovens sectors – from protective gloves, diving dry suits, winter sports apparel, to fishing waders, roofing, tenting and ground sheets.

Since February 1, 2022, James Heal, a textile quality control solutions brand, headquartered in the United Kingdom, has been selling and supporting their range of precision textile testing instruments directly in Germany. The brand will be sold via James Heal’s parent company PPT GmbH & Co. KG, based in Mönchengladbach and Freiburg. Their well-known James Heal brand name, identity and logo will be retained. As well as the provision of test instruments the company also supplies customers with world class test materials and continues to provide a high-quality calibration service.

“Germany is recognised as a growing market and a key specifier in the textile industry, so with James Heals’ unrivalled pedigree and reputation this was an investment opportunity that could not be missed,” said John Page, PPT Group Managing Director.

• About James Heal: Established in 1872, James Heal is an international engineering brand renowned worldwide for delivering premium quality, reliable and innovative materials testing solutions. From its core manufacturing and commercial headquarters in the United Kingdom, James Heal specialises in the design and production of Testing Instruments and Test Materials (consumables), supported by industry-leading service and support. James Heal is part of the PPT Group of companies.