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The function of the Conni absorbent Bed Pad is to quickly absorb fluid, move it away from the surface and centre of the pad and ?store? it so the user remains dry. This seems like an impossible task, however it can be done. Modern fibre technology allows us to manipulate the characteristics of fabrics and fibres to achieve these outcomes. Attention must be paid to the types of fibres used and how they are blended. Never believe that all brands of Bed Pads and reusable continence products are the same. THEY ARE NOT! Conni employs a textile scientist who specialises in absorbent products to oversee our developments and production. We know that Conni products work, and we offer a money back guarantee to support it.
Standards
Some years ago a laboratory test (standard) was developed by a NATA (National Association of Testing Authorities) accredited laboratory to ascertain the performance of a reusable absorbent bed pad. Every batch of Conni products is tested against this standard to ensure we are supplying the best products available. The most important areas of performance are:
Speed of Absorption
The measurement in seconds of how quickly the fluid passes through the top layer of the pad. It is very important that the user is not sitting in a pool of fluid. The faster the fluid passes through the top layer the more comfortable for the user.
Rate of Spread
The measurement in seconds of how quickly the fluid disperses to the outer parameter of the pad. If
the fluid is moved away from the centre of the pad the user will feel much drier.
Surface Wickback
The measurement by percentage of how much fluid passes back up through the top of the pad
under pressure. The lower the percentage (or the less amount of fluid, the better). The body weight of the user will force some of the fluid back to the top. This measurement is based on an average weight, so in actual use there will be some variances.
% of Fluid Capacity
the measurement by percentage of the amount of fluid the pad can hold compared to the actual weight of the pad. A light weight pad with excellent fluid holding capacity is the preferred choice.
Fluid Holding Capacity
The maximum amount of litres the pad can hold before seepage occurs.
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Shrinkage
Shrinkage during laundering will occur in reusable absorbent products. Beware...rule of thumb is if the product doesn't shrink it won't be absorbent! When the absorbent pad is wet in the washing machine a number of things happen. The special absorbent fibres are physically moved by the action of the machine and can slide and move a little as the water and detergent act as lubricant. All this movement of the pad in the machine causes the fibres to reduce slightly. When the pad is dried the fibres are "set" in their new position. This usually settles after approximately 4 washes and no further shrinkage is evident.
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