Chapter 185 Big Stick and Big Date Xu Heye was very happy: "Master Sheng...
Xu Heye was very happy: "Director Sheng, would you please take us to see the fabrics now?"
"No problem." Sheng Hong led the three of them to the design department and took out a sample of fabric. "Boss, Manager Dong, this is the three-proof fabric our design department recently designed."
He then asked his men to bring a bottle of water, a pot of oil and a bottle of soy sauce, then opened the cloth and poured the water, oil and dark soy sauce onto the fabric in turn.
The water beads up. After waiting for about three minutes, Sheng Hong took a scrap of cloth and wiped it on the fabric. "Look, after wiping off the water droplets, the fabric is still dry."
Xu Heye touched it and found it was indeed dry.
Seeing this, Pang Qiao also reached out to touch it, "Really, it's not wet at all."
"Now try pouring some oil on it to see if the fabric is oil-resistant." Sheng Hong said as he poured some oil on the fabric. The slippery oil beads rolled back and forth on the fabric but never seeped into the fabric texture.
After wiping off the oil drops, Sheng Hong took some soy sauce to test it. This time he rubbed it repeatedly several times before wiping off the soy sauce.
The fabric is still as good as new.
"Now let's test the wind resistance." Sheng Hong asked two researchers to unfold the fabric, then brought a large fan and blew it at the fabric. He and the others stood on the other side of the fabric. They saw the fabric was inflated by the wind, but no wind could be felt on the other side.
"Not bad." Xu Heye nodded.
Sheng Hong waved his hand, asking the two researchers to put the fabric away. Then he said to Xu Heye and Dong Xinghua, "Boss, Manager Dong, thank you for your help."
When Southern Garment Factory acquired Shenyi Textile Factory, Xu Heye insisted on retaining the textile department and established a research and development department, appointing him as the director to be responsible for the research and development of new fabrics.
Sheng Hong was under a lot of pressure. He had been working at the Southern Garment Factory for nearly nine months, but hadn't achieved any results. There was gossip in the factory, with people secretly saying that the R&D department was just there to do nothing, just to get paid for nothing.
Sheng Hong himself was almost in despair, wondering if he had limited abilities and was not qualified for this job.
But Dong Xinghua insisted, letting Sheng Hong focus on his work and she would handle all the gossip. Fortunately, after nine months of hard work, they finally developed a fabric that met the boss's requirements.
"How does it feel against my skin?" Xu Heye posed the crucial question. Triple-proof fabrics are primarily known for their water-proof, oil-proof, and stain-proof properties, but ultimately, they're made into clothing for consumers, so fundamental comfort must be maintained.
When talking about the skin feel, Sheng Hong hesitated for a moment, "The fabric with Teflon coating is indeed not as soft as before."
"But I think as a face cloth, it should be fine if it's not worn close to the skin."
Xu Heye shook her head, reached out and touched the sample cloth, and shook her head: "It's still too hard. Even if the face cloth doesn't touch the skin, it can sacrifice some comfort, but it shouldn't be as hard as a piece of cardboard."
She had just discovered that when Sheng Hong poured soy sauce to test the anti-fouling function, he grabbed the fabric and rubbed it a few times, which exposed the fabric's lack of flexibility.
"Besides, the material is too thick." Xu Heye grabbed the edge of the material and held it up to the light. "The fabric is already so thick, and with the down and lining, the winter coat will definitely be even heavier. Although such clothes will keep you warm, they will lose their lightness, and customers will feel tired when wearing them."
"Will customers be willing to pay for a piece of clothing that keeps them warm but makes them tired and uncomfortable? Even if they buy one on a whim, will they repurchase it?"
"So I hope you will continue to improve on these two points."
Sheng Hong was a little embarrassed: "But the fabric is lighter and thinner, so its waterproof, oil-proof and stain-proof capabilities are not as outstanding as they are now."
Xu Heye shook her head. "No, you can definitely develop a fabric that is both soft, light, and waterproof and stain-resistant."
"Before, when I asked you to develop this triple-proof fabric, didn't you back off, thinking you couldn't do it? But now it seems that everyone's potential is huge. So I believe you will be able to give me a satisfactory answer."
Sheng Hong's face was full of bitterness, but he nodded: "Little Boss, we will continue to improve."
Xu Heye nodded: "One last question, have you tested the effect after washing it?"
Sheng Hong: “…”
"After washing it once, ten times, twenty times, or even thirty times, how much of the fabric's functionality will remain?"
The average person washes winter outerwear three to four times a year, and after wearing it for five or six years, that's roughly 10 to 20 washes. If the material still retains its basic three-proof properties after 20 washes, it's considered high quality. It won't lead to complaints of misrepresentation or false advertising.
Sheng Hong didn't say anything, and his expression became even more bitter.
The two researchers also had bitter expressions on their faces, probably cursing her in their hearts.
When the boss opens his mouth, his subordinates run around in circles.
"I know everyone has worked hard. As a reward, each employee in the R&D department will receive an extra half month's salary this month. Director Sheng will also receive an extra month's salary." In order to alleviate everyone's resentment, Xu Heye gave a big stick and then a sweet treat.
As soon as these words came out, the bitterness on Sheng Hong's face immediately faded a little.
The two researchers' expressions became less gloomy.
Sure enough, no matter what time, money is the biggest motivation.
Xu Heye continued to encourage everyone: "From zero to one is difficult, but from one to two is much easier. I know you've all been working hard, but just keep working on it. Once you develop a truly light, soft, and comfortable triple-proof fabric, I'll give you all a bonus, a big prize!"
There is still a big pie waiting for them in the future, and the three of them finally regained their initial high spirits.
"Don't worry, boss. We'll go back and continue our research and try to find the effect you want in the shortest possible time."
After seeing the three people off, Xu Heye sighed.
There's still something missing.
She had originally thought that if she could get into one of the two top universities in Beijing, she could use this opportunity to officially launch their new model. Regardless of the time, the Chinese people's respect for scholars is ingrained in their bones.
If you can plant the concept in customers' minds that southern women's clothing is top-notch clothing, subsequent promotion will be much easier.
But it doesn’t matter. Xu Heye thought about it and soon came up with a new idea.
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