Wicking Test G11

Low capillarity belts

The Wicking Test G11 evaluates a fabric’s ability to absorb and transport liquids by capillarity, a critical aspect in the food sector where low capillarity is required to ensure the hygiene and durability of the belt. The goal is to prevent liquids such as water, oils, or cleaning solutions, as well as microorganisms, from penetrating the fabric, as their retention can promote cross-contamination and accelerate the deterioration of the belt, causing problems such as delamination and layer separation. Belts that pass this test are considered wick-resistant.

Our wick-resistant belts are manufactured with specially treated fabrics to minimize this absorption and, therefore, pass the Wicking Test defined by the FDA, in chapter G section 11. During the test, a water-based food coloring is applied and the amount it penetrates into the fabric is measured; only belts with absorption of less than 1 mm are considered acceptable, guaranteeing greater hygiene, durability, and safety in processes where cleanliness is essential.