AISE
The stains used within the AISE minimum test protocol for detergent performance are commonly known as the AISE stain set and the natural stains stipulated are available from Warwick Equest. Stains are available individually or as a multi-stain monitor, in each case the stains are 5cm in diameter, and are produced on knitted cotton fabric.
Specific stains
| Stain | Code | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Red wine | WE5RWWKC | Bleachable |
| Tomato puree | WE5TPWKC | Bleachable |
| Carrot baby food | WE5IACBFW KC | Bleachable Enzymatic |
| Cooked beef | WE5BBWKC | Greasy Enzymatic |
| Mustard | WE5FSMWK C | Bleachable Enzymatic |
| Grass and Mud | WE5GMWKC | Bleachable Enzymatic Particulate |
| Blood | WE5DASBW KC | Enzymatic |
| Tea | WE5LTWKC | Bleachable |
| Coffee | WE5ECWKC | Bleachable |
A.I.S.E. developed the first detergent test protocol in 2009 and updated it in 2013. It is used by detergent manufacturers and other interested parties such as consumer organisations and testing institutes.
Warwick Equest is a leading supplier of test products to the detergent and allied industries worldwide.