Fabric Under the Microscope

Textile manufacturers often use stereo microscopes to view their fabric weaves. The stereo microscope can help find flaws or areas where the stitching is uneven. When a variety of colors are woven into the fabric, the microscope can help ensure the pattern is aligned.

Fabric captured at 10x magnification using the SMZ-168 stereo zoom microscope.

Same piece of fabric at 60x magnification using the same microscope and a 1.5x auxiliary lens.