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Absorption score
Fabric softeners tend to reduce the water absorbency of towels as a side effect of the softness, so we also measure water absorbency.
Softness score
Based on International Standard ASTM D5070, 90 cloth nappies (100% cotton) are conditioned with 5 cycles of a regular wash with just laundry powder. Then we run the top loader machine on a rinse and spin cycle with the fabric softener product, nappies and ballast (sheets and pillow cases). The nappies are then dried and the softness is evaluated with a panel of 10 people.
Cost per wash
Based on the price we paid and the manufacturer's instructions for usage.
Shop Ethical rating
Shop Ethical rates the environmental and social impact of the company (not the product) using independent sources. This rating is not included in our total score. N/A means there is no rating for that company.
Dermatologically tested claim
If you have sensitive skin, look for a fabric softener with hypoallergenic or low-irritation claims. You may need to try several different softeners to find one that won't make you break out in a rash. This claim is what we found on the packaging and it might be accompanied by an official looking label, or just a piece of text stating the claim. We haven't tested it, so take all claims with a grain of salt.
Hypoallergenic claim
If you have sensitive skin, look for a fabric softener with hypoallergenic or low-irritation claims. You may need to try several different softeners to find one that won't make you break out in a rash. This claim is what we found on the packaging and it might be accompanied by an official looking label, or just a piece of text stating the claim. We haven't tested it, so take all claims with a grain of salt.
Suitable for sensitive skin claim
If you have sensitive skin, look for a fabric softener with hypoallergenic or low-irritation claims. You may need to try several different softeners to find one that won't make you break out in a rash. This claim is what we found on the packaging and it might be accompanied by an official looking label, or just a piece of text stating the claim. We haven't tested it, so take all claims with a grain of salt.
Included in this review
- Hypoallergenic claim
- Septic and grey water safe claim
- Shop ethical
- Suitable for sensitive skin claim
- Dermatologically tested claim
- Overall score
- Softness score
- Absorption score
- Recommended
- Cost per wash ($)
- Fragrance
- Measure used
- Bottle size (mL)
- Price
- Cost per 100mL
- Ingredients
- Dosing instructions
- Range of fragrances available
- Origin
