Laundry products have been successfully evaluated by Shirley Technologies for over a decade. Whether you require a subjective assessment or a longer term trial, our experts are on hand to advise and assist in devising the most appropriate test protocol for your needs.

A range of techniques and procedures are at our disposal for the evaluation of laundry products and their ingredients including detergents, conditioners, optical brighteners and stain removers and for the assessment of their effects upon the fabric or garment for which they are intended to be used.

Our Laundry Product evaluation testing includes:

Product Performance

• Durability to washing, tumble drying and ironing
  
  
• Evaluation of Fragrance
  
  
• Product Efficiency / Efficacy: cleaning and stain removal, whiteness, soil deposition, recommended dosage etc.
  
  
• Optimum Delivery Systems: Product Development

Fabric Care Assessment

This testing ensures that there are no adverse effects on the fabric resulting from the use of a particular product and could include various assessment of the following:

• Colour Care
• Incrustation
• Pilling
• Softness (handle)
• Specialist properties such as antistatic and antibacterial performance
• Strength (including tear)
• Wear and Tear
• Wettability

Garment Care / Product Use

We are also able to advise on garment care and laundry product dosing in terms of establishing recommended best-use conditions.

BS EN ISO 6330:2001

Testing is available to this standard which specifies domestic washing and drying procedures for textile testing including fabrics, garments or other textile articles.

Commercial and technical confidentiality is assured.

Please contact us for further details.