Technical Showcase of Footwear Testing Equipment at The 27th Jinjiang Footwear(Int'l) Exposition April 19–22, 2026, the 27th Jinjiang Footwear(Int'l) Exposition will grandly open at the Jinjiang International Convention and Exhibition Center. As an important platform for footwear technology exchange and supply–demand matchmaking, the exhibition attracts footwear brands, material suppliers, and footwear testing machine manufacturers from around the world. As a global supplier specializing in the research, development, production, and service of testing instruments, GESTER will showcase advanced footwear testing technologies and application experience at Hall F, Booth No.011–014. What is The 27th Jinjiang Footwear (Int'l) Exposition Jinjiang, as one of China’s most important footwear manufacturing centers, has a well-established industrial system and a mature supply chain. To ensure that these products meet international quality standards, various performance tests must be conducted during the manufacturing process. Footwear products encounter a wide range of complex environments during actual use. These include continuous flexing caused by long periods of walking, abrasion resulting from contact with the ground, and material aging due to temperature changes. Therefore, footwear testing equipment is essential. . About GESTER GESTER is professionally engaged in production and R&D of physical properties testing equipment. With more than 25 years experience in research and development. As a result, our products are compliant with ISO, ASTM, DIN, EN, BS, GB, JIS, ANSI, UL, TAPPI, AATCC, IEC, VDE, CSA as well as other standards, and they are preferred by both domestic and overseas customers due to their high accuracy, excellent reliability and ample software functions. At international exhibitions such as the 27th Jinjiang Footwear(Int'l) Exposition, GESTER, as a testing equipment manufacturer, presents the latest technological achievements of multiple devices while also gaining insights into evolving market demands. Our equipment is mainly used to test the impact resistance, flexing performance, yellowing resistance, color fastness, abrasion resistance, antistatic properties, and penetration resistance of shoe materials. Advantages of GESTER Footwear Testing Equipment Precision: Our shoe testing machine complies with international standards. The testing data error rate is controlled within ±1%, fully meeting international testing standards such as ISO, SATRA, and ASTM. Automation: Automated recording of test data and generation of test reports. This eliminates manual data logging, significantly enhancing testing efficiency. Durability:The equipment features corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and high temperature and pressure resistance. It ensures operator safety and is suitable for multiple scenarios such as workshops and laboratories. Customization: To better meet enterprise requirements, GESTER provides customized testing solutions for footw...

GESTER Is About to Appear at SAIGONTEX 2026 In April 2026, the global textile industry will once again focus on Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. As one of the most influential textile and garment industry exhibitions in Southeast Asia, SAIGONTEX 2026 will be grandly held from April 8 to 11 at SECC – Saigon Exhibition & Convention Centre. GESTER will bring a variety of core Textile Testing Equipment to Hall A2, Booth No.: 1Q-13, showcasing advanced testing technologies to global customers. Against the backdrop of the accelerated transfer and upgrading of the global textile industry chain, textile enterprises are continuously raising their requirements for product quality control and compliance with international standards. As professional textile testing instruments manufacturers and a mature fabric testing machine manufacturer, GESTER has always adhered to the core concept of “precision, stability, and intelligence,” and is committed to providing customers with high-quality textile lab equipment to help enterprises achieve quality upgrades and market expansion. I. SAIGONTEX 2026 SAIGONTEX is a leading professional exhibition for textile machinery and accessories in Vietnam and even the entire Southeast Asia region. With the continuous enhancement of Vietnam’s textile manufacturing capacity and the high dependence of international brands on the Southeast Asian supply chain, this exhibition is expected to attract manufacturers, buyers, brand owners, and technical experts from dozens of countries and regions around the world. II. About GESTER As a textile testing instruments manufacturer with many years of industry experience, GESTER has always focused on the research, development, and production of testing equipment for textile physical properties, functional properties, and safety performance. The company’s products are widely used in fabric manufacturing enterprises, third-party testing institutions, university laboratories, and brand quality inspection centers. GESTER’s Textile Testing Equipment covers the following fields: Fabric strength testing equipment Pilling and snagging testing equipment Abrasion resistance testing equipment Air permeability testing equipment Color fastness testing equipment In addition to the rich display of exhibits, GESTER will also arrange a professional technical team at the exhibition site to provide one-on-one technical consultation, customized solutions, and product demonstration services for visitors. GESTER will also share the latest industry technology trends, updates on testing standards, and its own innovative achievements in the field of textile testing at the exhibition. III. Sincerely Inviting You to Visit Hall A2 | Booth 1Q-13 From April 8 to 11, 2026, GESTER will showcase a number of core products at SAIGONTEX 2026 and arrange technical personnel to conduct equipment demonstrations and explanations. We sincerely invite textile manufacturers, representatives of testing institutions, and industry experts fr...

What Is a Xenon Test Chamber and Why Is It Important? Light exposure is a major factor that causes materials to fade and age. Whether it is outdoor textiles, automotive interiors, household coatings, or printed products, if the light resistance performance does not meet standards, problems such as dull color, fading, and cracking will occur after a period of use, directly affecting the product’s appearance and service life. As product application environments become increasingly complex, relying solely on natural sun exposure or experience-based judgment can no longer meet the modern industry’s requirements for product durability and stability. Therefore, a Xenon Test Chamber is a professional testing device used to examine the performance of textiles after long-term exposure to sunlight, high temperatures, and humid environments. I. What Is a Xenon Test Chamber? A xenon arc test chamber, commonly known in Chinese as a “xenon lamp weathering test chamber” or “xenon lamp aging test machine,” is an environmental testing device that uses a xenon lamp as a light source to simulate ultraviolet, visible, and infrared radiation in natural sunlight. Through artificial methods, it reproduces in the laboratory the comprehensive environmental factors that materials experience during long-term outdoor exposure, such as light, temperature, humidity, and rainfall, thereby evaluating the weather resistance performance of materials in a shorter period of time. Unlike traditional ultraviolet aging equipment, the xenon lamp light source can more realistically simulate the solar spectral distribution. Natural sunlight contains ultraviolet (UV), visible light (VIS), and infrared (IR). The light intensity of a Xenon Test Chamber is very close to natural sunlight. It contains ultraviolet, visible, and near-infrared light, thus producing the same effect as real sunlight. II. Working Principle of Xenon Test Chamber The light fastness tester can simulate sunlight. It includes ultraviolet, visible light, and infrared light. It fully simulates the natural lighting environment. The light fastness tester simulates the entire solar spectrum, including ultraviolet, visible, and infrared light. It uses a xenon arc lamp. The light fastness tester is widely used for aging tests in real environments. Color fastness to light test method: The color fastness to light tester uses xenon arc lamps. They simulate the entire solar spectrum, including ultraviolet, visible light, and infrared light. They are widely used for aging tests in real environments. III. Why Is Xenon Test Chamber Important? High Reliability: Light fastness testers can precisely control the exposure of materials. They simulate real conditions, thereby obtaining more reliable data. Accelerated Results: Light fastness testers can conduct material aging tests more quickly. This reduces costs and improves efficiency. Light fastness testing is much faster than natural environment testing. It can be several times faster, e...

Transportation Vibration Tester: Ensuring Product Safety Throughout Shipping Ensuring that products are transported safely and arrive at their destination in the best condition is a concern for all enterprises. From fragile consumer goods to heavy industrial equipment, companies need reliable methods to protect cargo during transportation. Transportation Vibration Testers play a role in this area by providing important information about how products respond to transportation stresses. The Transportation Vibration Tester is to simulate the goods in transit, encounter different road conditions such as bumpy, uphill, downhill, cornering, etc., products in the car produce the collision between goods and goods or goods and car and the extrusion between goods and goods, etc., causing damage to the products. Understanding the Importance of Vibration Testing The transportation environment subjects products to various forces, including vibration, shock, and impact, which may damage the structural integrity of the products. Inadequately tested packaging may lead to product damage, customer dissatisfaction, and economic losses. Transportation Vibration Tester can help enterprises evaluate the protective effect of their packaging on products under real conditions. This type of testing not only ensures that goods remain intact during transportation, but also helps companies comply with international standards. Ultimately, vibration testing can improve product durability, reduce risks, and enhance consumer trust in the brand. Key Advantages of Cooperating with GESTER When you choose GESTER vibration testing equipment, you will obtain many advantages that make us stand out: 1. Vibration testing equipment have buffer start function, work medium noise very low. 2. Digital meter shows the vibration frequency. 3. Synchronization silencing belt transmission. 4. The sample clamping adopts guide rail type, easy to operate and safe. 5. The Vibration Tester Machine base adopts heavy channel steel with vibration damping pads, easy to install, operate steadily, no need to install foot screws. 6. Dc motor speed regulation, smooth operation, strong load capacity. 7. Rotary vibration (commonly known as monkey type), accord with standard of Europe and the United States transportation. GESTER Transportation Vibration Tester Complies with International Standards ASTM D999 This test method is used to evaluate how dynamic stresses associated with vibration affect filled shipping containers. The test procedures are designed to replicate vibration environments to estimate the damage, or lack of damage, present during shipping. As a result, the performance of the shipping container and its interior contents can be evaluated. The standard outlines four test procedures suitable for testing shipping containers of various forms, materials, configurations, sizes and weights. The procedures include: Method A1 – Repetitive vertical shock Method A2 – Repetitive rotary shock Method B – Singl...

Welcome Indian Clients to GESTER Recently, representatives of an Indian client visited GESTER International Co., Ltd. for an on-site inspection and business discussion. Our team warmly received the delegation. The purpose of this visit was for the client to further understand our company’s capabilities and to conduct an on-site inspection of footwear testing equipment. Our professional technical staff introduced the product performance and relevant standards of footwear testing equipment to the client and carried out in-depth technical exchanges. Our footwear testing equipment is mainly used to test the impact resistance, flexing resistance, color fastness, abrasion resistance, antistatic performance, and penetration resistance of footwear materials, and is an effective method for improving footwear quality. The equipment that interested the client most was the Footwear Electric Shock Resistant Tester, which is used to determine the dielectric properties of various insulating shoes and is one of the core pieces of equipment in the testing system for safety protective footwear products. The Footwear Electric Shock Resistant Tester GT-KB42 measures leakage current and voltage withstand values by applying a voltage of a specific frequency to the test sample. The testing process strictly simulates electrical risks in actual use environments, effectively evaluating the protective performance of footwear products under high-risk operating conditions. Through on-site demonstrations, GESTER’s technical personnel provided a detailed explanation of the testing principles and operating procedures of the Footwear Electric Shock Resistant Tester GT-KB42. This enabled the client to gain an intuitive and in-depth understanding of the equipment, laying a solid foundation of trust for the smooth advancement of subsequent cooperation. During the visit, the client carefully inquired about the product’s technical parameters, application scenarios, and after-sales service system. Our professionals provided detailed and professional answers to each question and, in combination with local standards and requirements in India, introduced targeted customized solutions. The on-site visit by the Indian client not only deepened mutual understanding and trust between both parties, but also finalized the direction of cooperation for 2026. In the future, we will fully meet customer needs with high-quality products, professional technical services, and customized solutions, achieving mutual benefit and win-win results.

Meeting AATCC TM16 Requirements with GT-D02A-1 Light Fastness Tester Light fastness is a crucial indicator for measuring the color stability and durability of materials under light exposure. Particularly in the quality control of apparel, home textiles, outdoor fabrics, and functional materials, light fastness testing directly impacts a product's lifespan, appearance retention, and ultimate market acceptance. The GT-D02A-1 Xenon Arc Light Fastness Tester, with its excellent technical configuration and comprehensive standard compatibility, perfectly meets the testing requirements of AATCC TM16, delivering efficient, accurate and stable light aging testing solutions for various industries. 1: AATCC TM16 Standard Overview It is applicable for evaluating the light fastness of textiles, colorants, finishing agents and various related materials. Its core principle is to simulate the spectral characteristics of natural sunlight, expose test samples and standard blue wool reference samples in a unified environment, and assess the light fastness grade by comparing color difference changes—ranging from Grade 1 (worst) to Grade 8 (best)—which accurately reflects the material’s ability to resist light-induced fading in practical use. Meeting AATCC TM16 requirements not only demands precise light source simulation capability of the equipment, but also strict control over key parameters such as irradiance, temperature and humidity, as well as support for complex climate condition simulation—placing high demands on the technical performance of testing equipment. The GT-D02A-1 Xenon weathering tester has been optimized for targeted design, fully covering the core needs of the standard and becoming the preferred equipment for compliant testing in the industry. 2: GT-D02A-1 Xenon light fastness tester How to Precisely Simulate ？ Centered on xenon arc light source technology, the GT-D02A-1 Light fastness testing machine is equipped with multiple precision control systems. From light source simulation and parameter regulation to data collection, it fully matches the requirements of AATCC TM16, ensuring the accuracy and repeatability of test results. Restoring Natural Light Characteristics The Xenon arc tester is equipped with a 2500W long-arc xenon lamp, which can accurately simulate the full spectrum of sunlight (ultraviolet, visible light, infrared), perfectly reproducing the spectral characteristic requirements of AATCC TM16 for light sources. Combined with a high-transmittance filter combination system, it adopts filters and filter cartridges with a transmittance of 95%, ensuring light source stability while reducing energy consumption and avoiding stray light interference on test results. Compared with traditional light sources, xenon arc lamps can more truly simulate the aging effect of natural sunlight on materials, making them particularly suitable for the xenon arc lamp irradiation mode required by AATCC TM16. Meeting Strict Standard Requirements AATCC TM16...

What Is an Electronic Crockmeter — The Complete Guide Color fastness refers to the ability of textiles to maintain their original color when exposed to common challenges throughout their service life. High color fastness is crucial for meeting performance requirements, especially in the apparel sector. Color fastness testing generally includes light fastness, weather fastness, wash fastness, rubbing fastness, perspiration fastness, etc. In some cases, different textiles or usage environments require special color fastness evaluations. This article mainly focuses on rubbing color fastness, which evaluates a fabric’s resistance to color transfer when rubbed repeatedly on dry or wet surfaces. Rubbing Color Fastness Rubbing color fastness refers to the firmness of the printed fabric color when subjected to rubbing. The rubbing color fastness of colored materials depends on two main factors: the amount of floating color and the combination of dyes and fibers. The more floating color on the fabric surface, the poorer its rubbing color fastness. The testing method for rubbing color fastness is conducted on a Colorfastness to rubbing tester. Electronic Crockmeter The Electronic Crockmeter is used to determine the color fastness of textiles to dry or wet rubbing. A pinned acrylic sample holder ensures rapid sample mounting and repeatable results. GESTER AATCC Crockmeter Metal box, high-temperature baking coating, easy maintenance. Electric motor, fitted with a pre-determined electronic counter for strokes up to 9999; the experiment completes successfully with automatic stop. Standards of GT-D04 Crock Meter machine The most widely used standards are AATCC 8 and ISO 105 X12. A special instrument called a crocking tester is used to rub the test fabric with wet and dry undyed fabric for a specified duration. GESTER GT-D04 Electronic Crockmeter complies with these standards: BS 1006-D02, ISO 105-X12/D02, AATCC 8/165, ASTM D6279, JIS L 0849 Type 1, JIS L 0862 Type 1 Textile Crocking Tester Test Procedure First, lay the textile sample flat on the tester’s platform. Then, fix dry or wet standard white cotton onto the rubbing head. The warp and weft of the standard white cotton must intersect the sample at a 45° angle. Next, the rubbing head must travel along a 10 cm track on the sample. It must do this 10 times, once per second, in a straight reciprocating motion. The sample must be at least 20 cm × 5 cm, with the length in either warp or weft direction. The test is used to detect rubbing color fastness. It rubs the fabric in both the warp and weft directions. You must brush off any colored fibers remaining on the standard white cotton cloth. The test evaluates the staining level on the dyed white cotton cloth and the warp and weft directions using a grey (or colored) scale. How to Rate the Results A rating of four for dry rubbing and three to three-and-a-half for wet rubbing generally indicates good-quality material. These ratings show how much rubbing the fabri...

A Guide for Color Assessment Cabinet GT-D08 In the textile industry, color consistency has always been one of the most difficult factors to control, yet it is also one of the key elements that most affects the final quality. Colour matching cabinet: Colors appear differently under different lighting sources. To avoid/reduce the assessment error when performing color contrast, we can use a Light Booth / Viewing Booth / Color Light Box to simulate different light sources to obtain an objective assessment of color and color difference, anytime, anywhere. I. The Importance of the Color Assessment Cabinet Let’s begin with the simplest everyday example: when we go to a store to buy clothes, the special lighting in the store often makes a garment look very beautiful, leading us to purchase it. However, when we wear it outside or go back home, the visual impression greatly declines, and we might even feel that the color does not match and refuse to wear it again. The reason behind this is that under different lighting sources, the human eye perceives the color of the same object differently, which is called the metamerism effect. Metamerism is a common pain point in the textile industry due to factors including: Different light sources have different spectral compositions, which affect human color perception; Even slight differences in dye formulations may lead to different visual results under various lighting; Unstable dyeing control between production batches further increases the risk of color deviation; Natural light cannot remain stable for long, and weather and time changes will affect comparison results. For these reasons, professional environments must use equipment capable of simulating multiple light sources while ensuring long-term stability of the color observation environment—a color matching light box. It eliminates the influence of external conditions, allowing consistent color judgments across different times, personnel, and locations, thus ensuring stability in quality control. II. Features of GT-D08 Color Assessment Cabinet Color assessment cabinets render color more accurately. With 6 different light sources (D65, TL84, CWF, F, UV, U30), they can detect metamerism. Light source Color viewing booths Application Color temperature(K) Power(W) D65 International Standards Artificial Daylight 6500 18 TL84 Applied to stores in Europe, Japan and china 4000 18 CWF (Coll White Fluorescent) American standard 4150 18 F “Sun-Setting Light Yellow” incandescent light source (imitation of sunset) 2700 40 A Spotlight to showcase, American Standard 2856 60 UV Viewing under ultraviolet light to detect and evaluate optical brighteners or fluorescent pigments Wavelength: 365nm 20 U30 Warm White fluorescent, American Standard 3000 18 The combination of multiple light sources simulates various r...