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Pro-Tech-Skin retains moisture while sealing out irritating chemicals. It is drastically different from most skin care products. Most products are water-soluble, they offer little or no protection against water and waterborne irritants such as soaps and household chemicals. They contain long lists of ingredients – many of which can be irritating. Often these chemicals are […]
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Read MoreComputer-controlled front loading HE machines are superior to Top Loading agitator machines. They save energy, water and money while increasing the life of clothing. They even enable you to wash things that required dry cleaning. But if you use the same old brand detergent, all you get is the same old results of depositing residue, […]
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Read MoreThe ASTM D-1913 Water Spray Test indicates what performance could be expected for one minute of rain exposure. A pattern of rain can easily take an hour to pass. We believe this can be represented by 50 consecutive water spray cycles. The fabric is exposed to 30 seconds of heavy spray alternating with 30 seconds […]
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Read MoreFROM: Robbie Nicholson – Research SpecialistPhysical Evaluation Laboratory TO: Mr. Dan Gutting, Mr. Kurt Von Besser2530 Russel S.E.Orangeburg, S.C. 29115 DATE: May 15, 1995 SUBJECT: Detergent Evaluation The object of this research is to determine the rinsability differences between a new product SENSI-CLEAN and TIDE LIQUID. Attached is the Graph obtained from data of test […]
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Read MoreWaterproof breathable materials allow water vapor to pass thru while stopping liquid water. This is done with a membrane of Fluoropolymer (Teflon type) material that has very small spaces allowing single molecules of water vapor to pass, but stopping water droplets. These materials are made by manufacturers such as W.L. Gore® and Associates (makers of […]
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Read MoreAs a manufacturer of products to care for clothing, footwear, and outdoor gear, I am frequently asked about the difference between soap and detergent. I’m going to try to keep this as simple and general as possible so that it applies to cleaners from laundry detergents to baby shampoo. You can also look up the […]
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Read MoreThis is dirty business with regularly recurring exposure to acids and bacteria including staphylococcus areous and ecolli. While we want to minimize the unpleasantness to encourage the use of washable diapers, it is dangerous to minimize the importance of protecting your baby from bacterial infection. Broken or stressed skin can be an inadequate barrier and […]
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Read MoreExtra performance requires special care! The “Soft-Shell” concept offers a level of comfort that can not be achieved with waterproof breathables. Soft-Shell Systems promise the highest level of air/moisture exchange unimpeded by coatings, laminations, seals or barriers. Soft-Shell systems pass more air and vapor in one minute than a waterproof breathable can pass in 24 […]
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Read MoreYou know that residue-free clothes improve your success in the field. Now your entire family can benefit from reduced irritation and chemical exposure while making ALL your clothes last longer and provide increased comfort and performance. Since W.W.II, US laundry detergents have added an increasing variety of chemicals leaving ever-more residue deposited in your clothes. […]
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