Linen Tester Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India

Linen Tester (Product Code: SLE/LSM/05) is a fold-up 10x magnifier used to examine the fine texture of cloth, paper, skin and other surfaces in school science and textile lessons. Students and teachers use it when a simple hand lens is not strong enough, and its high-clarity lens folds flat for carrying and storage. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, as a compact magnifier loupe for lab and classroom work.

Specifications

What Is a Linen Tester Used For?

The name comes from the textile trade, where a folding magnifier is laid on fabric to inspect the weave. In a school lab the Linen Tester does the same job for any flat sample: students can see how threads cross in cotton and synthetic cloth, how fibres mat together in paper, and the fine lines and pores on the back of the hand. It also shows printed colour dots, leaf surfaces and grains of salt or sugar in clear detail.

To use it, open the magnifier and rest it over the sample, then bring your eye close to the lens and adjust until the surface is sharp. Good light from a window or desk lamp makes a big difference at 10x. Fold it closed after use to protect the lens, and never leave it in direct sunlight, where any lens can concentrate the Sun’s heat.

Supplier

The Linen Tester is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, the Ambala company behind the ScienceLab name, within its Science Material range. It is offered to schools, colleges, textile and craft teaching units, dealers and importers across India and international markets. Company background is on the ScienceLab profile.

Related Science Material

These magnifiers and lens-care items suit the same close-observation work:

• Lens Big — a large, low-power hand lens for a wider view of whole objects.
• Magnifier, Foldable — an alternative folding magnifier for student sets.
• Folding Magnifier, Single — another pocket-size option for field and bench work.
• Lens Tissue — for cleaning the lens without leaving lint or scratches.

Browse the Science Material category for more hands-on learning items.

Frequently Asked Questions

What magnification does the Linen Tester give?
The Linen Tester (SLE/LSM/05) magnifies 10x through a high-clarity lens in a fold-up frame. That is strong enough to see individual threads in cloth and fibres in paper, while still being easy for students to hold and focus without a microscope.

What can students examine with the Linen Tester?
The Linen Tester is listed for looking at the texture of cloth, paper and skin, among other things. In practice it also works well on leaf surfaces, printed colour dots, coins, stamps and small crystals, so it fits biology, chemistry and textile activities.

Should I choose the Linen Tester or the Lens Big?
Choose the Linen Tester when students need 10x detail on a small flat area such as a fabric weave. Choose the Lens Big when young children need a wide, low-power view of a whole leaf or insect. Many schools stock both for different age groups.

Does the Linen Tester have a measuring scale or built-in light?
The Linen Tester listing does not mention a measuring scale, reticle or light, so do not assume one is fitted. If you need thread counting marks or illumination, ask us through the contact page before ordering and we will confirm what is available.

Who supplies the Linen Tester?
The Linen Tester is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd, which trades as ScienceLab from Ambala, Haryana, India. The company supplies magnifiers and other Science Material items to schools, dealers and importers in India and international markets.

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Last updated: 24 September 2026