Fabric Microscopy for allergen barrier

Microscopy can yield important information regarding a particular fabric.

Although direct challenge with an allergen is the most practical way to determine the barrier potential of a fabric, pore size assessment can also yield important information pertaining to the fabric.

AHG have experience with a wide range of pore size assessment tools including projection microscopy and suspension challenge test.

Scanning electron microscopy can be used to examine a fabric in minute detail and can be used to provide information about warp and weft as well as thread count and other fabric characteristics.