Heat and Humidity
 
 

Heat and Humidity

This test provides a measure of the heat and insensible moisture trapping/ dispersion nature of a support surface.

 

Why this test is needed

Heat contributes to the metabolic stress of loaded tissues and humidity contributes to maceration and abrasion.
     

How this test is performed

A heated indenter applies water vapor to the support surface and is measured by temperature and humidity sensors.