The door seal from Vellure made a very good impression in our test. The product has a simple design and leaves a very good visual impression. There are no processing errors and the material is elastic and dimensionally stable. Installation is simple and can be carried out by anyone. The door seal provides protection against draughts and insects and insulates against noise. No reduction in odors could be detected. When the door is opened, a quiet grinding noise and a slight braking effect can be heard, which did not bother us during the test. Customers can choose between white and brown as well as different set sizes . A transparent design would be desirable.
Advantages
✅ Prevents draughts
✅ Can be cut to size and is self-adhesive
✅ Noise insulation
✅ Various colors
Disadvantages
❌ Not for (extra) wide doors (over 100 cm)
The first impression
Packaging and contents
ℹ️ Here we take a closer look at packaging. Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important factor. In addition, adequate protection of the product must of course also be guaranteed. Are the contents of the packaging complete and does the manufacturer make it as easy as possible for me to use the product straight away?
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Product protection | Carton is sturdy, product sufficiently protected | 100 points |
| Sustainability Packaging | Unnecessary packaging waste has been avoided, the plastic film protects the product components | 80 points |
| Package contents & scope | draught excluders to be cut to size with attached adhesive strips included | 100 points |
| Instructions for use | In German, clearly written, video instructions | 100 points |
| Total | 95 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The door seal from Vellure is carefully packaged. The sturdy cardboard box offers sufficient protection during transportation. Although unnecessary packaging waste has been avoided, the use of plastic film could possibly be a point of criticism for some consumers. The scope of delivery includes a draught excluder that can be cut to size with integrated adhesive strips, which makes installation easier. Illustrations and small texts on the plastic film clearly describe the installation of the door seal to the customer in German and a helpful explanatory video can also be accessed.
Packaging
The first time in your hand
Product processing and appearance
ℹ️ Before we start the practical test, we take a close look at the workmanship of the products. How high quality are the materials used? Are the look and feel satisfactory?
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Visual appearance | Very good visual appearance | 100 points |
| Processing | Very good workmanship | 100 points |
| Stability | Very stable | 100 points |
| Sustainability of the product | No information on sustainability, but high-quality materials, 30-day return policy | 80 points |
| Total | 95 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
in white and brown
First of all, it should be mentioned that the door seal makes a very good visual impression. We did not notice any processing errors, the material is elastic but still retains its shape. The adhesive strip is continuous and clean. Overall, the product has a rather simple design that integrates well into most rooms.
There is no information about the sustainability of the product on the product page or on the packaging. However, due to the high-quality materials used, we assume that it will have a long service life.
This is what our practical test showed
Does the manufacturer keep its advertising promises?
ℹ️ Our practical test has the highest relevance and therefore weighting. Here, the product has to undergo a wide range of criteria and tests. We check the functions and product promises of the test article.
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Functionality | Prevents air flow, intruders | 100 points |
| Noise level | Slight grinding noise, noise reduction | 95 points |
| Individualization | Can be cut to size | 100 points |
| Fit | Perfect fit for standard doors up to 100 cm | 90 points |
| Variants | Different colors and pack sizes available | 90 points |
| Total | 95 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
We enjoyed using the door seal during the test. Installation is child’s play and can be carried out by anyone. All you have to do is clean the surface of the door, remove the protective film from the adhesive and position the seal where you want it. According to the manufacturer, the adhesive sticks to any surface. The product can then be cut to the desired size with ease , or even beforehand. It should be noted that the initial size is 100 cm and is therefore not suitable for (extra) wide doors. The door seal not only provides protection against draughts, but also against insects and insulates against noise. We did not notice any reduction in odors . When opening the door, a quiet grinding noise can be heard and the seal slows down a little, which did not bother us any further in the test.
Customers can currently choose from the colors white and brown as well as different set sizes. A transparent design would be desirable.
in the practical test
Price/performance ratio
ℹ️ Finally, we examine how the product compares to the competition. Can it keep up with the competition in terms of price and quality? Would we generally recommend buying it? We also look at the consumer reviews and check whether the critical and positive reviews are actually justified.
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Price / performance ratio | Very good | 90 points |
| Total | 90 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
Prices of up to €27 are charged on the Internet for equivalent products. Very inexpensive products, on the other hand, are available for as little as €7. The door seal from Vellure is therefore in the lower price segment with a current price of €12.66. Consequently, the price ratio is very good for the quality and scope of services you receive.
Overall result
| Weighting | Score achieved* | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. packaging & contents | 20% | 95 points |
| 2. product processing & appearance | 20% | 95 points |
| 3. in the practical test | 45% | 95 points |
| 4. price/performance | 15% | 90 points |
| Total | 94 points |
