Testing the properties of clothing in our Large Cube

At terraXcube we simulate extreme weather and climate conditions at different altitudes, from intense heat to freezing cold and storms to cloudbursts. By combining these parameters, we offer a wide range of possibilities for companies in the clothing industry to test their products on the human body. The different functions of both materials and garments such as breathability and water permeability can be tested on human subjects. The Large Cube can be equipped with sports equipment such as treadmills and fitness bikes so garments can be evaluated under extreme conditions and whilst physical activities are being performed.

Different combinations of clothing materials, can also be tested in a controlled environment, resulting in precise information about each product .

In addition to simulating extreme weather phenomena and extreme altitudes of up to 9000 meters, long-term tests are also possible in the Large Cube. The maximum number of participants for each test is 15.

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The test in a nutshell:

snow

wind

precipitation

sun

hight altitude

humidity

Measures:

The interior dimensions of the Large Cube are 12 m x 6 m x 5 m (L x W x H). The total available area is 137 m² plus 100 m² for test set-up. The entrance to the test chamber is formed by a wing gate with the dimensions: 3.6 m x 4 m (W x H). The maximum size of the test object can be 10 m x 3.6 m x 4 m (L x W x H).

Accredited tests:

Tests accredited by Accredia according to the following standards:
CEI EN 60068-2-1:2007, IEC 60068-2-1:2007
Environmental testing: Cold
CEI EN 60068-2-2:2008, IEC 60068-2-2:2007
Environmental testing: Dry heat
IEC 60068-2-13:2021
Environmental testing: Low air pressure
IEC 60068-2-39:2015, CEI EN 60068-2-39:2016
Environmental testing: Temperature and low air pressure

Technical data:

Temperature: -40...+60°C
Relative humidity: 10 % – 90 %rH
Maximum simulated altitude: 9000 m
Air pressure: 95 kPa – 33 kPa
Wind: 0 m/s – 30 m/s