Two products specially designed by Kao, the manufacturers of Goldwell, KMS and Oribe among other top brands – will soon be flying into space where they will drastically improve lives, bringing comfort and improved hygiene to the occupants of the International Space Station!
The Space Laundry Sheet is designed to remove dirt, stains and odours from clothing, and the 3D Space Shampoo Sheet is for cleansing the scalp and hair from dirt and sebum without using water. These two products were specially innovated by Kao to make life in space easier, greener and more pleasant. They have been selected for use at the International Space Station, and will be used on board in 2022.
Exciting as it is to have these products flying into space, it is also important to realise how relevant these innovations are for our own planet, where water and resources are limited and need to be conserved.
In the International Space Station, water can’t be used for washing clothes and astronauts have to wear the same clothes every day. It is also extremely important that no shampoo droplets circulate within the air in the space station. For this reason, waterless laundry and shampoo will be a game-changer in space – and for any situation where water can’t be used.
Kao aims to develop technologies that provide answers to the challenges we face on Earth, as well as helping science progress forward in space. The expertise that was gained in developing these products to make life better and easier in space, will be very useful on earth in times of disaster, for people who are hospitalised, and in regions with water shortages.
Here’s more on these innovative products:
Space Laundry Sheet The non-woven fabric sheets are impregnated with cleaning ingredient for use on clothing. Simply wiping clothing with the sheets without using water makes it possible to remove dirty stains and unpleasant odors. The sheets provide cleaning power equivalent to washing clothes in a washing machine with detergent. In addition, the sheets' antimicrobial and deodorizing ingredients keep clothing in a pleasant state.
3D Space Shampoo Sheet The non-woven fabric sheets have an uneven, three‐dimensional shape and come impregnated with cleanser for use on hair. The raised bumps on the 3D sheet wipe away dirt and sebum from the scalp and roots of the hair while massaging the head. The sheets do not need to be used with water, so astronauts can wash their hair without worrying about drops of liquid flying around in the weightless conditions of space. The sheets come with a refreshing, clean scent to provide an invigorating feel when washing hair.
Do you want to stock products in your salon, manufactured by a company that is on the cutting edge of technology and innovation, both on earth and in space?
Contact Kao head office for more information and to ask a friendly rep to visit you. 011 312 5070.
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