Makeweights

For Shrinkage and Durability Testing

Makeweights, also known as 'ballast' or 'loading fabrics' are used to make up the load in washing, dry cleaning, dimensional stability, drying or durability tests.

We manufacture Makeweights to the precise specifications demanded by various ISO standards. We also supply American Makeweights as specified in AATCC Test Methods.

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We control the quality of our makeweights at every stage of manufacturing. Cotton ballast, wool ballast and polyester ballast.

We have introduced the new 100% cotton makeweight (Type 1) specified in ISO 6330:2012.

We are flexible and responsive and are prepared to produce non standard makeweights to your requirements.

Great Partnerships

Use our Makeweights/Ballasts withWascator: our standardised European washing machine.

Use our loading fabrics with Accudry: our standardised European laboratory tumble dryer.

Use our Makeweights/Ballasts withDynawash: our garment and printed fabric durability tester.