Support for Hair ID
For technical support and any enquiries regarding the operation of Hair ID, please contact Ecobyte Pty Ltd.
Slides and yarn
Hair analysis can be performed with simple laboratory equipment. The only specialised equipment required are the thin metal slides and rayon yarn for making cross-sections.
Cross-section slides
The cross-section slide is a stainless steel microscope slide of approximate dimensions 76 x 25 x 0.5 mm.
It has six holes, each of 0.8 mm diameter, drilled at equal intervals along
the centre. These holes are carefully contoured on the top and bottom, to eliminate rough edges. The finished plate must be kept highly polished and perfectly flat.
Rayon yarn
The yarn is required to help pack and hold the hairs in the metal slides. The best yarn for this purpose is dull rayon yarn (330 denier).
Purchasing the slides and yarn
To purchase the slides and yarn contact Ecobyte. Slides can be purchased singly or in bulk lots. The yarn is wound onto spools that hold sufficient for up to 300 identifications.
Prices are as below in Australian dollars. Add $6.00 to $10.00 for post and handling within Australia depending on the location and number ordered.
- Slides $10.00 each
- Yarn $10 per spool
