KAO Flair Fabric Softener Lavender & Jasmine Scent 510ml

Japanese fabric softeners are bought for scent first and softness second, and Kao's Flair range is the clearest example of that. This 510 ml bottle is the Lavender & Jasmine variant, and Kao positions it specifically for sleepwear and bedding rather than general laundry. 

The scent pairing is the reason. Lavender and jasmine sit at the calm end of the fragrance spectrum, which is why the brand groups this variant under its Relaxing Touch Formula. Kao develops its softener fragrances the way a perfume house would, balancing the notes so the scent lasts on fabric through wearing and storage rather than fading in the wash. The softening comes from an ester-type dialkyl ammonium salt, a standard and effective softener chemistry.

This suits anyone who wants their bedding and sleepwear to carry a calming scent. Note that Kao markets antibacterial and deodorising properties in Japan, and those are regulated claims in Canada, so the page here describes the scent and softening only.

Features

●        510 ml bottle of Japanese fabric softener 

●        Lavender & Jasmine scent, blending natural lavender with warm jasmine

●        Part of Kao's Relaxing Touch Formula group, positioned for sleepwear and bedding 

●        Ester-type dialkyl ammonium salt softening chemistry

●        Scent designed to last on fabric rather than fade in the wash

●        Refill packs are produced separately

Concerns

●        Laundry that comes out stiff or scratchy

●        Wanting a calming scent on bedding and sleepwear

●        Static cling in dry weather

●        Fabric softener scents that fade before the clothes are worn

Suitable For

●        Everyday household laundry

●        Sleepwear, bedding and towels

●        Anyone who prefers floral scents over fresh or fruity

●        Use in automatic and twin-tub washing machines

Made In

●        Japan

●        Leaves laundry feeling soft and carrying a lavender and jasmine scent

●        The scent is developed to last on fabric through wearing and storage

●        Reduces static cling, which matters in dry Canadian winters

●        Softer fabric makes ironing easier and reduces wrinkling

●        Works in both automatic and twin-tub machines

●        Refills are produced separately, which cuts cost and plastic

1.     Check the dosing guidance on the bottle against your load size.

2.     For an automatic machine, pour the measured amount into the fabric softener dispenser before starting the wash.

3.     For a twin-tub machine or hand washing, wait until the rinse water is clean.

4.     Add the softener and rinse for a further 3 minutes, or soak for 3 minutes.

5.     Spin dry as usual.

6.     Close the bottle tightly, store it upright and keep it out of reach of children.

Key Formula Features

Ester-Type Dialkyl Ammonium Salt: The softening surfactant that coats and softens the fibres.

Polyoxyethylene Alkyl Ether: A second surfactant in the formula.

Stabilisers: Keep the concentrated liquid stable in the bottle.

Fragrance: The Lavender & Jasmine scent composition.

Ingredient Claims

●        510 ml bottle 

●        Contains fragrance

●        Lavender & Jasmine scent

●        Part of Kao's Relaxing Touch Formula group

●        For fabric use only, not for application to skin

●        Keep out of reach of children

Full Ingredients List

Surfactant (ester-type dialkyl ammonium salt, polyoxyethylene alkyl ether), stabiliser, fragrance

Kao Corporation is a Japanese company producing household, personal care and beauty products, and Flair Fragrance is its fabric softener brand. The range is organised by scent rather than by function, with variants covering floral, fruity, fresh and musk profiles, and Kao develops each fragrance to last on fabric through wearing and storage. All Flair products are made in Japan. Shoppers looking for Japanese fabric softeners can find the range at C&C Cosmetics.

●        Kao Flair Fragrance Fabric Softener, Lavender & Jasmine

●        510 ml 

●        1 bottle