Granger's has developed a new tent and gear cleaning and protection product range that is bluesign-approved and formulated to be environmentally friendly. Their unique 3-in-1 formulation reproofs fabrics against water and stains, protects against UV damage, and inhibits mildew growth. Independent testing showed the Granger's product provided better water repellency than a competitor's spray, meeting the minimum recommended protection level.

1. Granger’s New
Tent and Gear Range
From developing the first water based products over 40
years ago Granger’s has always been at the forefront of
producing the most environmentally responsible aftercare
products. This tradition continues with Granger’s new Tent
and Gear range – The water based bluesign® approved
formulations have been specifically formulated for modern
tents and equipment. Their unique 3 in 1 formulation
reproofs, protects against UV and inhibits mildew
growth, protecting both the tent and occupants from the
environment. By providing outstanding cleaning, proofing
and protection in one application this range is sure to prove
popular with consumers and retailers alike.
Independent tests of Granger’s products
At Granger’s we believe that independent accreditation is the only true way to demonstrate our credentials. For
independent testing we use Satra, a leading authority on testing for footwear, leather goods and apparel. For more
information about Satra please visit: www.satra.co.uk
Testing of Granger’s Tent and Gear
Test method: SATRA TM 201: 1999. Water and Oil Repellency.
The products were applied as per manufacturers instructions to a supplied nylon fabric and then allowed to air dry.
Repellency
Sample reference Treatment details
Water Oil
Untreated Fabric None <1 <1
Granger’s Tent and Gear Proofer Spray-on 5 1
Competitor Proofing Spray Spray-on 3 <1
Key to scale – Water repellence is on a scale from 1 to 8, with a score of 1 indicating no repellency and a score of
8 indicating high repellency.
SATRA’s Conclusion:
“Our minimum recommendation for many materials/applications is 4. In the water repellence
test the Granger’s product has given results, which meet our minimum recommendation and
which are better than those obtained with the competitors product.”
At Granger’s we take our environmental responsibility seriously.
That’s why we’re the only aftercare company to be both ISO 14001
accredited and a bluesign® system partner. www.bluesign.com
grangers.co.uk