Hohenstein takes compression testing to the next level
09/01/2018
The group explained that compression garments generally have a defined level of compression but that measuring compression levels during movement is difficult. Interaction between different materials also has unpredictable effects on compression, it added.
Hohenstein has said the improved HOSYcan technology, combined with data from 3D scanning, can offer simulated movement profiles to provide increased accuracy for different compression applications.
“Compression garments are so challenging that the various influences on the level of compression are often not clearly or precisely measurable,” said Florian Girmond, Hohenstein group director of consume tests. “HOSYcan lets us simulate movement sequences for the first time. In doing so, the actual pressure on different parts of the body can be determined even in extreme situations.”
Hohenstein will offer more information about the different uses for its new HOSYcan device at the forthcoming Outdoor Retailer exhibition in Denver, US (January 25-28).
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