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Swedish Sensibility Meets Laundry

Caress Detergent Tabs

— October 23, 2008 — Marketing
A Swedish company has taken an innovative approach to laundry detergent. Packaged in a pill-like blister pack Caress soap tabs are much hipper than a box of powder. Individual load-sized pellets are boxed in a slick black box with a rainbow of stripes on the back.

"Caress' brave new detergent is aimed towards people who love their clothes and care for the environment," according to LA+B, the brains behind the concept. "Caress instead of distress," could be its tag line.

The soap is based on an organic enzyme and contains no bleach, making it both earth- and clothing- friendly.
Trend Themes
1. Green Laundry Detergents - The demand for organic, non-toxic laundry detergents provides an opportunity for manufacturers to develop innovative products using eco-friendly ingredients like plant-based enzymes.
2. Convenient Laundry Solutions - Consumers are seeking convenient, easy-to-use laundry solutions like Caress' soap tablets, which offer individual load-sized pellets that require no measuring or mess.
3. Minimalist Packaging Design - There is a growing trend towards minimalistic packaging designs like Caress' sleek black box with a colorful striped design, presenting an opportunity for brands to experiment with unique and minimalist design elements.
Industry Implications
1. Eco-friendly Detergent Manufacturing - With the shift towards eco-friendly products, detergent manufacturers can seize the opportunity to produce organic laundry detergents that are non-toxic and safe for the environment.
2. Laundry Appliance Manufacturing - As the demand for convenient laundry solutions grows, manufacturers of laundry appliances can consider adding features that are compatible with Caress' soap tablets, like specialized dispensers to optimize the use of individual load-sized pellets.
3. Product Packaging Design - With the rise of minimalist packaging designs, the packaging industry has an opportunity to explore unique packaging designs that appeal to consumers seeking stylish yet functional packaging, like Caress' chic black box with colorful stripes.
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