The advancements in Swimming Technology

When it comes to performance swimming ie. competition sports swimming, every small detail has to be looked at to help performance. But in a sport where so much comes down to the swimmer, what can b...

Seam Sealing Tapes in standard and bespoke colour options

At Ardmel, we are a world leader in the supply of seam sealing tapes for use in clothing, sportswear, outdoor products, PPE clothing, car interiors and so much more. From our two production factori...

Other Tape & Adhesive Applications

With a full range of seam sealing tapes and adhesives designed for the rigours of the Mountain Tops of the World and the cleanliness of a surgical operating theatre, you will find a full compliment...

How Seam Sealing tape works for waterproof jackets

When you inspect the inside of your waterproof jacket, you’ll notice that all seams connecting the fabric panels are carefully covered with seam-sealing tape. This specialised tape is essential for...

How a tensometer works

A tensometer is, as the name alludes to, a universal testing machine designed for material testing. It is used to test the tensile strength and compressive strength of materials during the research...

Why material testing is important

Material testing, whether it is for outdoor clothing, sports equipment, safety PPE garments or similar, is carried out to ensure that products are fit for purpose, safe and provide the stated perfo...

Using a Hydrostatic Head Tester for Seam Sealing Tape

Before clothing garments, outdoor camping equipment and sportswear goods that use seam sealing tape for waterproofing and strengthening enter the market, they must go through a comprehensive testin...

How sportswear can improve performance

At Ardmel, we are incredibly proud of our quality range of seam sealing tapes, especially when it comes to delivering real performance gains for athletes who know that every little advantage can ma...

Seam Sealing Machine for PPE

Seam Sealing Machines from Ardmel can be used to manufacture personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent viruses and other diseases from penetrating through the small pores created by stitched s...