LE MERITE
Fabric testing in the laboratory

Innovation & R&D

Development that starts at the yarn

Performance is specified, trialled and validated before a fabric reaches production — so what is approved is what is delivered.

Focus areas

How development runs

01

Construction development

Yarn, denier and weave or knit structure selected against the target strength, weight and drape.

02

Coating & lamination trials

Coating chemistry and bonding routes trialled to reach the required hand, barrier and durability.

03

Lab validation

Fabrics assessed for the performance attributes agreed with the customer before bulk release.

04

Production transfer

Approved parameters locked into process recipes so bulk output repeats the approved sample.

Technician evaluating fabric on test equipment
  1. 01

    Development

    Brief, yarn selection and construction engineering with the customer's performance targets.

  2. 02

    Sampling

    Lab dips, hand-loom and pilot runs validated against agreed technical parameters.

  3. 03

    Production

    Dyeing, printing, coating and lamination under a single integrated roof.

  4. 04

    Quality & dispatch

    In-line and final inspection, packing and scheduled delivery to global destinations.

Parameters

The variables we control

Base yarns
Polyester, nylon, blends
Constructions
Woven, knitted, ripstop, dobby, jacquard
Coatings
PU, acrylic, backcoating
Lamination
Film and multi-layer bonding
Finishes
Water repellent, wicking, soft touch
Processing
Dyeing, printing, coating, lamination