Drape Tester Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : EL-EE-12235
Quick Answer: The Drape Tester measures the drape coefficient of fabric: a circular specimen drapes under its own weight between two metal discs, its shadow is traced on a paper ring, and the shadow is expressed as a percentage of the whole ring.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- Circular specimen placed between two smaller horizontally mounted metal discs
- Fabric drapes under its own weight
- Light and parabolic mirror reflect the drape image onto the paper ring
- Drape coefficient calculated as the shadow percentage of the whole paper ring
- Paper rings supplied in boxes of 500, in 36, 30 or 24 cm diameter
- Width 545 mm, depth 525 mm, height 505 mm
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Specimen | Circular, between two horizontally mounted metal discs |
| Paper ring diameter | 36, 30 or 24 cm |
| Paper rings per box | 500 |
| Width | 545 mm |
| Depth | 525 mm |
| Height | 505 mm |
| Weight | 37 kg approx. |
About This Product
Drape describes how a fabric hangs and folds under its own weight. In a drape test, a circular specimen is held between two small discs, and a light and mirror cast its shadow onto a paper ring. The ring is traced and cut to separate the shadowed and non-shadowed areas, and the drape coefficient is the shadowed part as a percentage of the whole ring. The test is used to compare fabric construction and finish, and to check laminated fabrics and fusible interlinings. Alongside supply within India, the Drape Tester is offered for export to Cambodia, Philippines, Albania, Suriname, Argentina and Jordan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How is the drape coefficient calculated?
The shadow of the specimen is expressed as a percentage of the whole paper ring.
Q2. Which paper ring sizes are supplied?
Paper rings come in boxes of 500, with a diameter of 36, 30 or 24 cm. Very stiff specimens need the larger paper ring.
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For a quotation on the Drape Tester, contact School Lab Equipment India.