BTMA - British Textile Machinery Association

Laboratory Dyeing, Fabric and Colour Fastness Testing Equipment

Coloursmith offers equipment and machinery for the modern textile laboratory, covering both testing and dyeing disciplines. Manufactured and built in the UK, Coloursmith engineers have over 30 years of experience in the dyeing and finishing sector and offer a complete service from design and delivery, to service and aftercare.

All machinery and equipment is built to industry and retail specifications and as well as our standard range, bespoke engineering projects can be undertaken, offering complete flexibility for your requirements.

Coloursmith prides itself on delivering expertise and knowledge in dyeing, finishing and quality control to our clients within the textile industry.

Laboratory Dyeing

The range of units offered in this specialist area includes:

• Infra Red Sample Dyeing
• Garment Dyeing
• Continuous Dyeing

Fabric and Colourfastness Testing

Coloursmith offer its own range of textile testing equipment, to test both physical fastness and colour fastness properties.

The range includes:

• Wash Fastness
• Crocking
• Perspiration
• Martindale Abrasion
• Pilling (ICI Pilling and Random Tumble)
• Tear strength

Service and After Care

Global servicing and maintenance plans from Coloursmith offer you complete peace of mind: a visit or repair can be arranged within 48hrs and our after care policy means that we will get your machine up and running without delay to ensure the minimum of disruption to your process.

All Coloursmith machines are built to the ISO 17025 specification and are supported by a dedicated team of service engineers.

Textile Testing Consumables

To complement the Coloursmith range of machines, we offer a full range of internationally approved and recognised consumables.

Consultancy and Training

In addition to the manufacture and production of our machine range, Coloursmith can also offer you the following services to provide a complete end to end solution for your laboratory:

Technical Consultancy

With 27 years of textile dyeing experience, Coloursmith can provide consultancy services in the following areas of expertise:

• Gap analysis of existing procedures and process
• Identify practical solutions to deal with issues and challenges
• Guidance on the development of current or new processes
• Address lost efficiencies and increase productivity

Training

The Coloursmith Academy offers a range of training courses, learning programs, media and materials to support students, colleagues and organisations.

From group training sessions, to multi day courses, the Academy can provide a tailored program to suit all organisations, colleges, universities, companies, SME's and individuals.

Whether you want basic training delivered to your new staff members or refresher training to established teams, Coloursmith can offer interesting, innovative, inclusive courses and programs.

Contact: Ian Smith
Coloursmith Limited
4 Leeds House Mews,
Maidstone Road,
Hadlow,
Kent
TN11 0DF
Tel: 0844 4968260
Fax: 01732851440
Email: info@coloursmith.co.uk
Web: www.coloursmith.co.uk