The ‘Bundesmann’ test is the established industry-wide method of providing artificial rainfall, simulating the natural outdoor environment to determine the water repellency of different fabrics and garments. James Heal’s TruRain is a new-generation Bundesmann tester with a water recirculation unit. In comparison to traditional options, the system uses 99% less water (based on a weekly programme of 150 tests), reducing weekly water consumption from 2,100 litres to just 23 litres.
TruRain also delivers significant energy cost savings over a typical eight-hour shift. Productivity is also increased through greater ease of use, as tests can be run continuously for a week without the need to change the water. An automated shower guard protects the operator from getting wet during testing.
Neil Pryke, MD for James Heal, said: ‘TruRain is a game-changer for sustainability conscious brands and manufacturers looking to improve their environmental impact and optimise costs. Equipped with a unique water recirculation system, TruRain is the only Bundesmann tester of its kind that reuses water during testing. This leads to significant environmental benefits and huge cost savings for our customers, without affecting the accuracy and reliability of test results.’
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