SDC Enterprises has announced the availability of two new industrial-laundry standard-reference detergents.

Manufactured at the request of a leading industrial chemical company, the two detergents, SDC reference detergent type 6 (with OBA) and SDC reference detergent type 7 (OBA free) are manufactured for use in procedures specified in ISO 15797:2002 (E), BS EN ISO 15797:2004 Textiles – Industrial washing and finishing procedures for testing of work wear and also in BS EN ISO 105-C12:2006 Textiles – tests for Colour fastness part C12: Colour fastness to industrial laundering.

The textile industry’s increased use of standard-reference detergents rather than locally manufactured brands gives consumers confidence that fabrics and garments tested for colour fastness, dimensional change, flammability etc meet the critical standard required. To meet transport requirements these detergents are only supplied in UN approved 15 kg sacks.

Following on from the inclusion of a security thread in the selvedge of its world-leading Multifibre DW Adjacent Fabric, SDC Enterprises has also introduced further product identification in the form of a security hologram. 

The hologram, which was added to product packaging from August 2008, provides further confidence to end users of SDCE consumables. Testers concerned over imitation materials of inferior quality can further demonstrate that the product they are using is of the highest quality and is genuine SDC.

SDC Enterprises introduced a security thread woven into the selvedge of its world-leading Multifibre DW Adjacent Fabric two years ago, in a bid to protect customer and consumer interests.

Retail brands worldwide are familiar with the threat of inferior quality goods being passed off to consumers as something they are not.

Similarly, test consumables not of the highest quality can lead to customer rejection, retailer claims and loss of future business. SDC Enterprises manufactures premium-quality colour-fastness testing consumables for use in BS, EN and ISO test procedures.

 Specified by many major retailers, SDC products have become the industry standard worldwide for those organisations wishing to invest in the quality of their product. SDC test materials enable companies to safeguard against the risk of costly claims and litigation before manufacturing takes place and brand value has been added.

Crucially, through strict tolerance levels and far-reaching quality control procedures, they help ensure that the end product is manufactured to a consistent and measurable standard where rogue results or drift over time is prevented - vital in reducing the potential for consequential loss because of misleading test grades. “Because each piece of multifibre used for testing continues to be clearly identified as SDC, testers are able to demonstrate their use of the highest quality material to both accreditors and those commissioning the tests,” says Managing Director, Mark Yare.

In combination with clearly branded packaging and certificates of conformity, SDC Multifibre can be identified throughout its extensive supply chain, right up to and including the final test report.  Those who wish to benefit from this product, recognised as the world leader in terms of quality, can now ensure the genuine material has been sourced.

The certificate of conformity, available free of charge, will clearly identify batches of Multifibre which contain the security thread. As an additional quality initiative these certificates are available for registered customers to download online at www.sdcesecure.co.uk.