Read on to find out how a premium brand of children’s rainwear suddenly fell from top to bottom in waterproofing tests. And how we fixed it.
A brand nightmare – soaked kids and disappointed parents
A parenting magazine’s annual test revealed that rain coveralls from a premium Scandinavian brand were leaking – they had dropped from first to last place in the waterproofing rating. The company had to act quickly to save their reputation for high quality.
Where and why is water getting through?
LOXY was called in and came down to identify the problem and suggest solutions. After thorough analysis a plan was developed. The main source of leakage was seams that were not properly sealed, due to process flaws and badly chosen materials.
Making sure it never happens again
The major change presented to the production company was a new requirement specification for seamsealing tapes, for reflectives and for pipings. LOXY also specified the necessary changes in the set-up of the production process.
NEW SEAMSEALING TAPES
NEW REFLECTIVES
NEW PIPINGS
IMPROVED PRODUCTION PROCESS SET-UP
Returned to best in test
Before production started for the upcoming collection, all changes that LOXY advised the production company to make were adopted. Careful quality controls were carried out. When the next round of magazine tests were published, the coveralls were back at their place as best in test.
We add value in textile products
ENSURING HIGH QUALITY
Careful testing and ensured compatibility
At our own test lab in Hong Kong we can find the right match of seam-sealing and reflexive tapes with different materials. And make sure it holds up to the most demanding standards.
Sample of our standards & tests for waterproof gear
ISO 3175 – testing suitability of dry cleaning and wet cleaning
ISO 6330 – testing longevity of materials in domestic washing
oeko-tex® standard 100 – testing for harmful substances and health risks
ENSURING HIGH QUALITY
A total quality commitment
A total quality commitment with LOXY’s Quality Assurance Programme. Full traceability with unique batch numbers. Digital documentation of all production and quality control tests.
Challenge us!
The devil is often in the details. When the seams start leaking or reflectives disappear in the wash on premium products, customers are severely disappointed in the brand. How do you make sure that does not happen to your products?
When you use LOXY tapes in your products, all of our knowledge and system experience comes built in. And we thrive on challenges. Solving problems and finding new applications for our expertise. How can we help you?