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The company ethos is development through innovation, with research and development central to the Punch strategy. The Little Island based research and development facility has an ongoing brief to develop innovative products for the shoe care, fabric care and home care markets.
Some examples of the unique, patented products that have been developed by Punch include:
Colour Catcher
Consumer research identified the need for a “preventative” product to stop colour runs in the washing machine. This was an innovative approach as most products of this type deal with fabric runs after they happen. Two years of research preceded the launch of ‘Colour Catcher’ in 1995.
Colour Catcher is an in-wash sheet to prevent colour runs. The sheet acts like a magnet to attract and trap loose dyes and dirt and prevent them from discolouring other items in the wash.
Now Colour Catcher is made in our Little Island plant for a large number of International markets, including Ireland, France, the UK, Italy, the USA, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Japan, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, Cyprus, Greece, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Finland and Belgium.
Keep it White
Following the success of Colour Catcher our R & D team worked to develop a product to provide a solution to another common washing problem identified - whites do not stay white forever. Keep it White is a new product concept for the laundry aids sector of the fabric care market. It is an in-wash sheet to fight the greying of whites.
Our research showed a strong consumer interest in a product to help keep white clothing white for longer. The Keep it White formulation is tailored specifically for whites washes and it is truly the future of keeping clothing white!
Since its launch in 2003, Keep it White is made in our Little Island facility for international markets including Ireland, the UK, France, Italy, Russia, Spain, Portugal and Belgium.
Self Shine
Our Self Shine formulation was developed to take the hard work out of keeping shoes looking good. It cleans, shines, nourishes and protects in one easy go. The unique packaging shape was specifically designed to ergonomically fit the hand and the sponge applicator delivers the product quickly and easily with no mess.
Shoe Shine Max
When Max was launched in 2000 it was a real revolution in design and performance. It was scientifically sculpted to fit snugly into the hand, the contoured applicator ensures that every part of the surface of the shoe is reached.
The unique triple action formulation provides protection against rain and stains, enhances colour and produces an instant shine.
Max is a revolution is shoe care, offering people-on-the-move a convenient approach to creating new shoes in seconds! The innovative shape and unique, effective formulation means that shoe cleaning has never been easier.
Max 2
Launched in 2003, Max 2 is the latest innovative advancement in Shoe Care from Punch. This new ergonomically designed product has a unique hinged ‘Click & Lock’ patented mechanism and ‘Easy to Grip’ handle. It contains a unique formulation which Protects, Renovates & Shines in one easy application. Its triangular sponge is shaped to deliver the maximum shining power to every part of the surface of the shoe.
Max 2 is quick and easy to use. It is portable, space efficient & lightweight with a secure hinged lid. Best of all, it tucks conveniently into any briefcase, handbag or car making it ideal for today’s busy lifestyles..
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