When comparing standards and samples in textile production, often only one result stands out on the screen: Delta E. So, what should the Delta E value be? 0.50, 1.00, or is 1.50 acceptable? There is no single answer to this question that applies to all fabrics, colors, and customers. This is because the acceptability of color difference depends not only on the Delta E value but also on the color difference formula used, the fabric structure, the shade of the color, the measur

The Hidden Impact of the Substrate Factor in Colour Formulation When preparing a colour recipe, attention is often focused entirely on the target colour. The customer’s sample is measured, its colour coordinates are analysed, suitable dyes are selected, and the colour-matching software is expected to generate a recipe. However, an accurate colour formulation does not begin solely with the question, “Which colour are we trying to achieve?” There is another question that is jus

The Most Common Mistakes When Evaluating Fabric Quality In the textile industry, one of the first concepts that comes to mind when quality is mentioned is laboratory testing. In particular, Martindale abrasion tests and pilling tests are among the most widely used testing methods worldwide for evaluating fabric performance. Brands, manufacturers, and quality control laboratories often base their product evaluations on these test results. However, the numerical values and rati

Color is not just a visual preference; it is mathematical data. However, the accuracy of this data depends on how closely the measuring instrument adheres to national and international standards (ISO/IEC 17025). Spectrophotometers experience "measurement drift" over time due to environmental conditions and optical wear. Controlling this drift is not just a maintenance procedure, but an accredited verification process. 1. The Strategic Importance of TURKAK Approved Certificati

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Color Evaluation in the Textile Industry with Next-Generation LED Simulator Technology Color accuracy in textile production is one of the most critical parameters in quality control processes. How fabrics that have undergone dyeing and printing processes appear under different lighting conditions plays a decisive role in the final acceptance of the product. Therefore, color evaluation booths have been used in textile laboratories and quality control departments for many years

There is a fundamental problem that has been tried to be solved in the textile industry for years: Being able to objectively measure the tactile feel of fabric. When the customer holds it in their hand, they describe it as "soft," "hard," "full," "flowy," and "smooth." However, these concepts are completely subjective and vary from person to person . At this point, digitalization in touch analysis opens a new door in the textile world. The “Sentire Fabric Handle Analysis” sys

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