The Kawabata Evaluation System, commonly referred to as KES, is a globally recognized method of systematically assessing various fabric characteristics related to touch and comfort. It is used to quantify the tactile qualities of fabrics that play a crucial role in determining the quality and performance of textiles in end-use applications.
This was developed by Kato Tech in collaboration with Dr. Sueo Kawabata of Kyoto University and Dr. Masako Niwa of Nara Women’s University. Though it was originally developed for the fabric industry, the KES has found application in various other industries such as cosmetics, food, paper, automobile, and much more.
The KES encompasses a series of instruments and testing methods designed to measure different aspects of fabric hand-feel. Some key parameters evaluated by this system include:
The KES-FB2-A has a high-sensitivity detector for evaluating torsional movement. The output from the system is data for bending rigidity and recoverability.
The KES-G5 performs mechanical compression of fabrics and other materials to generate numeric data for linearity, work, and recoverability of compression.
Surface friction is an important tactile property that influences the ease of fabric movement against the skin or other surfaces. The KES-FB4-A has a ring-type detector to quantify parameters such as mean frictional coefficient and surface roughness.
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