Technology

What is Oeko-Tex Standard 100?

• A uniform, scientifically founded evaluation standard for the human ecological safety of textiles

• Tests for harmful substances for textile products of all types

• The textile products that achieve accreditation pose no risk whatsoever to health

Conni is the only bed pad on the Australian market with Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Accreditation.

 

To read more about Oeko-Tex visit the website www.oeko-tex.com

 

 

The function of the Conni Bed Pad is to absorb moisture, move it away from the surface and centre of the pad so you remain dry and comfortable.

This is achieved using modern fibre technology. Careful blending of specially selected fibres guarantees a highly absorbent product.  You may think all brands of bed pads and re-usable continence products are the same. THEY'RE NOT!

A standard has been developed by a NATA (National Association of Testing Authorities) accredited laboratory to assess the performance of reusable absorbent bed pads. Every batch of Conni products is tested against this standard to ensure we are supplying the best.

 

 

The most important areas of performance are...

Speed of absorption: how quickly the moisture passes through the top layer of the pad. The faster this happens the greater the comfort level.

Rate of spread: how quickly the moisture disperses to the outer perimeter of the pad. The faster moisture moves from the centre of the pad, the drier it feels.

Surface wick back: the percentage of moisture passing back up through the top of the pad under pressure. The lower the percentage (or the less amount of moisture, the better). This varies according to body weight.

% of fluid capacity: the amount of fluid the pad can hold compared to the actual weight of the pad. A light weight pad with large fluid holding capacity is best.

Fluid holding capacity: the amount of fluid the pad can hold before overflow occurs.

CHEMICALS

There is widespread concern about the use of toxic substances such as formaldehyde in textiles products. The Conni range does not contain this chemical and it is not used in our dyeing and finishing factory.

 

                                                                                                                                      

To ensure our high standards are met, each batch of Conni products is performance tested through a NATA accredited independent textile laboratory. This process acts as an endorsement of our products to guarantee our customers we are committed to quality.

Copies of the official certification from the accredited testing authority are available on request.

 

Commercial Laundry Information

 

(Photo taken in the laundry on board the Royal Yacht Britannia built for Her Majesty The Queen in 1953. The vessel was decommissioned in 1997.)

Each batch of Conni bed pads is laboratory tested at 80°C across 5 wash/dry cycles. The team at Conni understands the rigours of textiles in commercial laundry environments and our aim is to provide a cost-effective product that will perform in these conditions, again and again.

Conni Bed Pads do not need to be laundered to activate the absorbency. This represents significant cost savings to the laundry. Our products are designed with 'non-piling' surface fabric which is critical for skin integrity issues particularly in aged or critical care.

statistics tell us that 64% of acute nursing time is taken up with continence issues. Many products used on hospital beds are not absorbent enough. Conni Bed Pads have a guaranteed absorbent capacity that reduces the need for repeated bed changes.