Since 1872 James Heal have been on a mission to improve every aspect of materials testing, so their customers can achieve consistent and accurate results, every time.

The leading force in textiles testing

As a part of the Physical Properties Testers (PPT) Group, a multi-national holding company, we are committed to innovation and the development of test instruments, which combine high quality and precision with innovation and industry-leading technical expertise. This ensures our customers achieve test results with the highest levels of accuracy, reliability and reproducibility. We have a high level of expertise and knowledge, from the people who design our instruments to our materials technologists who run our laboratories.

Extraordinary testing solutions

The finest textile testing instruments, designed specifically with product and materials testing professionals in mind. Combining engineering excellence with a culture of innovation, James Heal provides elegant product solutions for accurate and reliable materials testing.

James Heal in numbers

01 10K Customers
02 102 Employees
03 60+ Distributors worldwide

Wherever you are in the world we have a choice of support available, from our online KnowledgeHub, to remote, email and on-site technical support with TechSmart™.

Global delivery of specialised testing solutions

Our family of complementary brands, built through strategic acquisition continually invest in research and development. We actively listen to and answer customer needs.

We offer innovative, precise and reliable test solutions across a wide range of industries.

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Textiles

Plastics & Rubber

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