Singapore Airlines Is Introducing In-Flight Fabric Care Amenities

By: Ben Schlappig

Published: July 25, 2017

23 comments

Singapore Airlines is known for being one of the best airlines in the world. In suites class & first class the airline offers great pajamas and amenity kits.

However, many are surprised to learn that the airline doesn’t have amenity kits in business class. Their logic is that they find it to be wasteful, as most passengers don’t use all the amenities in the kit. So instead they hand out eyeshades, socks, and slippers, and then other amenities are available on-demand, or in the lavatories. Ultimately you can get all the same stuff you’d otherwise find in an amenity kit, but it’s just not presented to you in a pouch.

That’s why it’s interesting to note that Singapore Airlines is introducing some new amenities in business class, first class, and suites class. They started being rolled out as of July 1, 2017, and should be available throughout the system by September 2017.

Business Traveller notes that Singapore Airlines has partnered with The Laundress to offer the following products to their premium cabin passengers:

The Laundress Crease Release – “removes moderate wrinkles from clothing and fabrics, perfect for passengers while on-the-go”
The Laundress Fabric Fresh Classic – “contains antibacterial properties that adds scent while removing odour from its source, freshening clothing when traveling”
The Laundress Wash and Stain Bar – “cleans hard-to-reach spaces, spot treats stains, and can be used for liquid-free handwashing on-the-go”

This is apparently the first time that laundry products are being offered in-flight, and it’s an interesting and logical partnership. This is apparently being done to celebrate Singapore’s 70th anniversary, so we’ll see if this is just a temporary promotion, or a new permanent feature.

Regardless, this seems innovative.

Has anyone received these new amenities from The Laundress on Singapore Airlines yet?

(Tip of the hat to TravelinWilly)

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Danielle Guest

October 15, 2019, 5:49 pm

I flew Singapore Airlines Business class from Singapore to New York and there were none of these kits unfortunately.

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Will Guest

August 16, 2017, 2:23 am

Chuckling at the post re. hotel laundry. I have to say it strikes me as a slightly bizarre choice of kit but one doesn't assume every "upper class" traveller uses the hotel laundry unless on a business account. Why would you when any half brain might would use their legs and use the local laundrette. That's unless you have your nanny take it for you. Granted - that is perfectly possible for some. So no indication as to how long this will last? might it stretch into the new year? I also agree about wasted plastic and thought there might be a environmental reason behind SIA's policy though I am perhaps a little idealistic? Though, when trying to sell the SIA product, the OH can't believe there is no amenity kit to take home. For those where it is an occasional luxury, they make a nice keepsake and I'm using my ace Virgin UC wash bag all the time.

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Kitty Guest

August 7, 2017, 4:16 am

I got the kit yesterday from SIN to Europe and I have to say I can't stand to be handed any more chemicals in plastic bottles. The smell was rank, I am allergic to chemicals and perfumes and had to worry that people would start using it on the plane (thankfully they didn't.) Honestly all of us in first/business class have preferred brands that we use for scent, creams/lotions etc and can well afford to buy or own. I find these amenities cheap and they just remind me of all the extra crap they include, which we already paid for with the ticket price. (I'd rather have a cheaper ticket and buy my own preferred cream or amenities.) The slippers on SQ flights are nice, the socks are of such horrible quality they give me a rash and I can't wear them. Kudos to Singapore Airlines for not giving out the amenities bags as they are indeed wasteful I hope they stop giving out the cleaning products in the near future.

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James Guest

August 2, 2017, 11:42 pm

I received the anniversary kit on my last flight. I think the concept around these products is awesome. I always feel a little dirty when I get off planes and a few sprays of the fabric fresh really freshened up my suit jacket. I am definitely getting my wife to track down this at retail.

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Kiwi Flyer Guest

July 28, 2017, 5:02 pm

It is for their 70th anniversary, so I assume only for a limited time. Currently only provided on flights from Singapore (not to), excluding Kuala Lumpur.

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