Testing is a multistage process, and every new Purflo product is rigorously tested and evaluated at each stage in its development.
At stage one, each product concept is risk assessed. This takes place in-house and with external technologists. This process sets to identify any potential hazards or risk the product and its intended use might present. The risk assessment includes a review against the General Product Safety Regulations as well as identifying relevant standards the product will need to meet. It is worth noting that safety standards, unfortunately do not exist for every product, particularly very new products. Therefore, risk assessment internally and externally will verify the most appropriate elements of standards to test to. The concept may be refined as a result of this evaluation.
At stage two, once a product has been refined and ‘complete’ it is then sent to a testing laboratory know as the ‘test house’ who will then test the product to the most appropriate and relevant safety standards.
In addition to physical product testing where mechanical hazards are assessed, all components used in our products are tested too. Components are assessed for durability and to understand their chemical content.
At stage three, once we have satisfied and controlled testing in place, our Purflo families try out our product, road testing them in real environments. This is a helpful stage to assess practical things such as instructions for use, helpful tips and advice, so that when we launch our new products they have been used, washed, worn and re-used many, many times.
