Pilling Assessment Viewer

The Pilling Assessment Viewer is a dedicated device for evaluating pilling on knitted and woven fabrics with high accuracy. It features a D65 artificial daylight source that ensures consistent and standardized lighting. This lighting meets CIE color evaluation requirements. The viewer enhances the visibility of surface defects and supports reliable pilling grading. Its compact structure and clear observation area make assessments easy and consistent. It also complies with major international standards, making it essential for textile labs, quality control departments, and research facilities focused on fabric performance and durability.

Technical Parameters

• size length x width x height (L x W x H): 240mm x340mm x 280mm
• observation area size length x width x height (L x W x H): 240mm x340mm x 165mm
• weight: 10kg (22lbs)
• light source D65 artificial daylight source, suitable for color consistency and color requirements of the occasion, in line with CIE accurate color evaluation requirements
• color temperature 6500K, power 20w
• CWF (optional) cool white fluorescent, general shop / office lighting wide band fluorescence
• color temperature 4150K, power 20w

Standards compliant

BS 5811; BS EN ISO 12945; ASTM / D 3512; ASTM / D 4970; ASTM / D 5362; IWSTM 152; Next TM 19/26

Why Choose the Pilling Assessment Viewer?

Choose the Pilling Assessment Viewer for its precision, consistency, and industry-compliant lighting. The built-in D65 daylight source ensures that fabric pilling is evaluated under accurate, repeatable lighting conditions, minimizing subjective errors during grading. With an optimized viewing compartment and stable illumination, users can detect even subtle pilling variations on knit and woven fabrics. Its compatibility with leading standards—such as BS 5811, ISO 12945, and ASTM methods—ensures global reliability in quality assessments. The viewer’s structured design provides a focused observation zone, while its durable build and optional CWF lighting make it versatile for both laboratory and production environments. Ideal for ensuring fabric quality, supplier comparison, and product development across the textile industry.