London College of Fashion's cosmetic science laboratory acquired a Stable Micro Systems texture analyser with the help of a Science Research Investment Fund (SRIF) grant
Staff and students at the London College of Fashion (LCF) have awarded top marks to texture expert Stable Micro Systems.
Taking fashion research to the next level, LCF has installed a texture analyser, which is now playing a pivotal role in the college curriculum.
LCF has praised Stable Micro Systems for its excellent technical support and the unique testing abilities of the instrument and its diverse attachments.
LCF's cosmetic science laboratory acquired Stable Micro Systems texture analyser with the help of a Science Research Investment Fund (SRIF) grant.
Since being installed, it has been a key part of students' research.
Using fixtures such as the flat-ended cylinder probe, lipstick break rig and spreadability rig, future cosmetic scientists are able to perform a wide variety of tests, ranging from consistency of gels, creams, and lotions, to lipstick strength and the spreadability of cosmetic emollients.
The acquisition of the texture analyser has given students the opportunity to learn a new range of investigative skills and gain a unique insight into materials analysis.
Reproducible results allow students and staff to incorporate accurate scientific data into their assignments, enabling the creation of credible research projects that are published in journals worldwide.
Thanks to the success of working with Stable Micro Systems's texture analyser during her own post-doctoral research, LCF's head of science, Danka Tamburic, spearheaded the decision to purchase the instrument.
"We wanted to expand our ability to analyse the physico-chemical characteristics of the cosmetic materials that are used so widely in the cosmetic and fashion industries," explains Tamburic.
"Having had such a good experience with Stable Micro Systems instrument during my work in previous institutions, it was the only option.
"With the help of texture analysis instrumentation, students in fashion-related areas are able to take their research one step further.
We're already looking forward to implementing more tests in the future."
