Anti-mite & Easy-clean Bedding Entering Australian Aged Care Market via ACHS Approval Project Background

Aged Care Australia, a leading Australian aged care group, aimed to upgrade bedding in 20 nursing homes with ACHS (Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare) compliant products. Key needs: anti-mite, easy-clean, hypoallergenic bedding that balances functionality with softness for elderly residents.

Challenges

1. Strict Australian standards required AS/NZS 4836 anti-mite certification and AATCC 135 washfastness testing;

1. Traditional medical bedding’s rough texture increased skin sensitivity complaints by 18%, requiring a balance of function and comfort.

Solutions

1. Functional Material: Used 100% cotton with nano anti-mite treatment (99% mite barrier) and easy-clean coating (40% faster stain removal);

1. Aged-friendly Design: Customized sizes for electric nursing beds and zipper-free Velcro closures for easy caregiving;

1. Certification Compliance: Supported the ACHS approval process with material safety reports and wash durability data (150+ machine washes without performance loss).

Results

· Became the first non-medical bedding supplier approved by ACHS in Australia, entering NSW and Victoria markets;

· 70% reduction in skin sensitivity complaints and 50% faster bedding replacement for caregivers;

· 150,000 units ordered in the first year, boosting brand awareness by 45% in Australia’s aged care sector.

Client Testimonial"XX Company’s anti-mite bedding met our rigorous certification standards while solving real caregiving challenges. The perfect blend of comfort and safety benefits both our residents and staff!"——Ms. Sarah Wilson, Operations Director of Aged Care Australia