simprax® textile impregnation promises a high-performance solution for protecting your outdoor and functional textiles. The simple application without heat activation and the effective protective effect make this product particularly user-friendly. In addition, it has an impressive long-term effect that prevents wear and tear and extends the service life. The safety aspects, including the environmentally friendly formulation, speak for themselves. Additional functions such as abrasion resistance and maintaining breathability complete the picture.
Advantages
✅ Water and dirt repellent
✅ easy dosage
✅ Environmentally friendly formula
✅ Long-term effect
✅ kind to the skin
Disadvantages
❌ Light vinegar smell
The test
General information
We took a close look at and tested the product in a practical test. In the following, we take a closer look at the features and impressions. From the packaging, materials and quality to the range of functions and handling, the product is subjected to our test procedure.
To give you a quick overview, we work with a points system. The maximum achievable score per area is 100 points. The final overall score is calculated from the average of all tested features, taking into account the respective weighting. For a detailed insight into our comprehensive evaluation process, which forms the basis of all our product ratings, please click here.
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 | No unnecessary packaging waste, but use of plastic | 80 points |
| Package contents & scope | Textile impregnation with spray attachment | 100 points |
| Instructions for use | Multilingual, clearly written | 100 points |
| Total | 95 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The textile impregnation 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 product packaging contains a textile impregnation including a spray attachment. Application instructions and a product description in five languages (German, English, French, Italian, Spanish) are printed on the packaging.
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 | Attractive design | 100 points |
| Processing | Very good workmanship | 100 points |
| Stability | Stable and robust | 100 points |
| Sustainability of the product | Biodegradable, vegan, GOTS certified, OEKO-TEX certified | 100 points |
| Total | 100 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
Front side
The textile impregnation is characterized by a simple, timeless design. The workmanship is very good, with no visible defects such as scratches, dents or other damage. The materials used for the container make arobust impression . The manufacturer has thought about sustainability . The product is biodegradable, vegan, GOTS and OEKO-TEX certified and has been awarded the Amazon Climate Pledge Friendly.
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* |
|---|---|---|
| Application | Quick and easy, for outdoor and functional textiles, slight vinegar odor | 95 points |
| Protective effect | Very good, protection against water, dirt and stains | 100 points |
| Long-term effect | Long-lasting effect, increases abrasion resistance | 100 points |
| Security | Skin-friendly, water-based, no harmful perfluorocarbons | 100 points |
| Additional functions | Transparent, maintains breathability | 100 points |
| Total | 99 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The application of the textile impregnation is extremely simple and only takes a few minutes. The product can either be sprayed onor applied with a brush or sponge. The impregnation is suitable for outdoor and functional textiles such as jackets, pants, workwear and rucksacks. Heat activation is not necessary, the fixation can take place at room temperature. The protective effect is very effective. The product creates a water and dirt repellent property. The product is also abrasion-resistant, as the waxes it contains fuse with the textile fibers during drying. This effectively protects against wear and extends the service life. At the same time, the breathability of the textiles is retained. In addition, the product is transparent , water-based, fragrance-free and free from harmful perfluorocarbons. Very good skin compatibility has also been confirmed.
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Price/performance ratio
and ratings from consumers
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 performance in the mid-price segment | 80 points |
| Rating cut | 4.2 out of 5.0 on Amazon | 60 points |
| Total | 70 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
On the platform Amazon, customers rate the product with an average of 4.2 stars. Customers praise the effective protection and ease of use. Some buyers report that the spray head was missing from their delivery.
Prices of over €25 are charged on the Internet for equivalent products. Very inexpensive products are available from as little as €11 . The textile impregnation from simprax® is therefore currently in the middle price segment with a price of €14.99. For the quality and performance received, the price-performance ratio is good.
Overall result
| Weighting | Score achieved* | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. packaging & contents | 20% | 95 points |
| 2. product processing & appearance | 20% | 100 points |
| 3. in the practical test | 45% | 99 points |
| 4. price/performance & consumer ratings | 15% | 70 points |
| Total | 94 points |
The simprax® brand textile impregnation was awarded an overall score of 1.3 and thus successfully qualified for our test seal. The test was carried out in the test period 02/24 and is stored in our database under the license number 231115023 . Further information on our test procedure can be found at www.pruefengel.de/testverfahren.
Test result:
1,3
