What makes us so sure when we say Abri-Soft is among the best on the market?
It’s not just us saying it, we have a line of third party certifications supporting the claim that Abri-Soft is comprised of the best raw materials for the best product on the market for quality, health and the environment.
In addition to being skin friendly, Abri-Soft is also soft and comfortable to touch, making it a comfortable choice even in situations with sensitive or exposed skin.
High quality raw materials - Sourced in Europe
All products in the bed protection range are composed of different layers and materials. Combined, they provide the best possible protection and comfort (read more about all the materials in our bed protection range)
The main materials used in Abri-Soft include:
- PE Backsheet: All Abri-Soft products have a liquid resistant backsheet.
- PP nonwoven (polypropylene), which forms a breathable woven-like material that is comfortable and liquid repellent.
- Fluff (cellulose/paper fibers), which forms the base of the absorbent core. Fluff absorbs up to 10 times its own weight and disperses liquid across the underpad. The fluff used in Abri-Soft is FSC® certified.
Our Abri-Soft SUPERDRY range also includes SAP (Super-Absorbent Polymers). SAP absorbs and retains the liquid even under pressure, and protects against odor. SAP can absorb 35-50 times its own weight. SAP absorbs liquid inside the underpad and turns it into gel, keeping the surface dry longer. This makes it an essential material in the Abri-Soft SUPERDRY range.
High absorption level – Less use of raw material
Abri-Soft underpads are comprised of just three layers:
- The waterproof backsheet.
- The core made of fast absorbing long-fiber fluff (and for the Superdry range also SAP).
- The top layer of the underpad is made of soft nonwoven, allowing the liquid to get into the core, but preventing it from running out.
Abri-Soft is available in many different absorbency levels, each consisting of a unique combination of absorbing material (fluff or SAP), backsheet, and nonwoven toplayer.
Different factors have an impact on the absorption level. The amount of fluff and SAP are the most important factors, but the non-embossed surface in Abri-Soft increases the fluff absorption efficiency.
The new M3 machine, on which abri-soft is produced, applies the fluff directly onto the nonwoven, which makes for the most even distribution. This makes it possible to produce very thin underpads with a low amount of fluff.
In-house quality control is performed both automatically and manually. This tradition for regular, ongoing control not only means we know Abri-Soft products always live up to our high requirements, it also means optimizing energy and natural resources because we avoid unnecessary production stops or wasted products.
Abri-Soft is produced on one of the most innovative and modern machines in the world, featuring automatic quality control, including video and weight control.
Manual in -house quality testing is performed regularly as spot checks and on-demand . This extra layer of security and agility means the production can be adapted in real-time as soon as any issues are discovered. And for tenders and specific projects, we perform on-demand quality control that includes testing absorbency levels.
For spot checks, several tests are performed including checking the weight and size of the package as well as the individual product. A random selection of products are checked manually according to a set list of specifications, including to check for leakage.
FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council) is an international non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting responsible forest management worldwide. FSC®-certified products are made from raw materials that origin from well-managed forests and responsible sources. The label’s traceability and integrity are upheld through stringent control measures, and by choosing FSC®-certified products, you help take care of forests as well as people and wildlife that call them home. To learn more, visit www.fsc.org.
