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Friday 19 April 2013

Maelson

Maelson


We have received our Maelson paket from Germany.
  It contained a R-Flow Jacket for Ladies, a Cosy Roll 80 and a Soft Kennel 52.
   
  
   
About Maelson

www.maelson.de

"Maelson is an independent, privately owned company established in April 2009, based in the Southern German market town of Kirchheim unter Teck.

Maelson specializes in functional and stylish premium accessories for dogs and cats. They have a small but fine team of leading product engineers and designers, each with a dedicated passion for their jobs. Their corporate philosophy is to translate this passion into what they do, by creating products which are defined by their unique design, quality of materials and innovative features.

Their focus is to provide you with smart dog & cat solutions, to make both living at home and travelling with your four legged companions a little easier and more fun."
    
  
  
Cosy Roll 80 - Travel Blanket Bag


The Cosy Roll 80 is an ingenious bag to carry dog accessories (e.g. leash, coat, drinking / feeding bowl, treats), which unzips open and doubles as a cosy insulated blanket.
 Bag measurements are 40 x 45cm.
 


Sleeping bag is made out of 7D quality hollow fibre, double layer filling (200g/m² per layer). Thus, due to it's high isulation factor, it can withstand temperatures of -10°C. The materials used are tear and abrasion resistant, making the blanket/bag very sturdy. 
The unzipped bag turns into a blanket measuring 80 x 45cm.

Bigger sized Foldable Travel Blankets are available (though not transformable into a bag). The Cosy Roll 100 measures 100 x 65cm, the Cosy Roll 150 measures 150 x 100cm and the Cosy Roll 200 measures 200 x 150cm (can be used as a car blanket and halfed if needed). Each Cosy Roll comes with a nylon bag.

   
  Premium YKK zippers on each side transform the bag into a bedroll blanket.
The Cosy Roll shell consists of 65% polyester and 35% cotton, and the filling contains of 100% polyester.
Furthermore, the blanket is machine washable at max. 40°C.
  

The Maelson Logo is sewed on the outside,...


... as well as on the inside.


The bag can be carried via two adjustable shoulder straps.


The shoulder straps can be removed via velcro opening for added comfort when the dog is laying on the blanket.


Rubber patches with anti-slip studded pattern are sewed on the back side. 


 The nylon carrier bag the Cosy Roll 80 comes in can be securely attached to a strap on the inside of the blanket when not used.



 The outer material is moisture-resistant, preventing wetness to seep through.

  
   
 Rocky laying on his Cosy Roll 80 travel blanket:




Review: I was looking for a smart on the go blanket for quite some time now which I would be able to easily take to the park with us and have now found it in the Maelson Cosy Roll 80.
I think it's great that this softly cushioned travel blanket can be turned into a bag so it's easy to carry along while outside. Furthermore, it's even better that I can stow away Rocky's water bottle, travel bowl and leash in the bag when going to the park. Thus, I have everything we need in one bag rather than having to carry multiple items at once. Once in the park the bag is quickly and easily transformed into a blanket. I especially like that the outer material is moisture-resistant so that the wetness from the grass in the park can't seep through the blanket, knowing that Rocky will be dry.
Rocky also absolutely likes it and he immediately made himself comfortable on the blanket.
It's a great idea and a great implementation!
 
    
      
Soft Kennel 52 - Portable Dog Home


The Soft Kennel is a practical and sturdy pet carrier that folds flat in a matter of seconds.
Ideal for use at home as kennel, as well as on the go.

 The Maelson Soft Kennel has 3 openings; front, side & top, as well as roll down blinds on side and rear. Furthermore, the Soft Kennel has a waterproof base in order to prevent moisture from seeping through.
The Soft Kennel is available in 7 different sizes; size 52 (52 x 33 x 33cm/ 20 x 13 x 13 inches), size 62 (62 x 41 x 41cm/ 24 x 16 x 16 inches), size 72 (72 x 51 x 51cm/ 28 x 20 x 20 inches), size 82 (82 x 59 x 59cm/ 32 x 23 x 23 inches), size 92 (92 x 64 x 64cm/ 36 x 25 x 25 inches), size 105 (105 x 72 x 81cm/ 42 x 28 x 32 inches), and size 120 (120 x 77 x 86cm/ 48 x 30 x 34 inches).
Furthermore, 3 different colours are available; Tan with Black Logo, Anthracite with Green Logo, and Grey with Green Logo.

Rocky has the Maelson Soft Kennel in size 52 and colour Anthracite with Green Logo.
   

The front and side opening are made out of premium extra-strong mesh fabric which is 10 times stronger than standart rubber mesh used on similar products.


The Soft Kennel is foldable for easy storage and has a carry handle.

  

The Soft Kennel's heavy duty inner steel frame (powder-coated for longevity) is easy and quickly assembled in 3 steps; 
1.) Simply lift tone side up and bring to a stand,


2.) Lift up the other side and bring to a stand as well,


and 3.) Push back the fastener (on the right steel rod), place both steel rods against each other, push them up straight and let the fastener slide over the other steel rod (the left one) to secure it.


This is how the assembled construction should then look like.


Front side view; door up and door closed.


Right side view; door up, door closed/blind up and blind down.


Left side view; blind up and blind down.


Rear side view; blind up and blind down.


Top side view; door open and door closed.


Soft Kennel with all doors/blinds closed.
Front view ....


.... and rear view.


Soft Kennel with all blinds up and doors closed.
Front view ....


..... and rear view.


Soft Kennel with all doors open and all blinds up.


The Soft Kennel 52 model has carry straps so that the Soft Kennel can easily be carried.


Each Soft Kennel also comes with an inner cushion.


The 10mm foam base can easily be removed via zipper so the outer cover can be washed.


All doors and blinds can be hold open via velcro. Here is an illustration of the velcro that can hold the top door open.
  


In-car retaining straps are on every corner of the Soft Kennel.
Retaining straps on the bottom corners are closable via velcro.



Retaining straps on the top corners are closable via sturdy buckles.


For extra security, the front and side opening can be closed via door locks which attach to the heavy duty YKK zippers.


The Maelson Logo is sewed on the front of the Soft Kennel.


 
Rocky in his Soft Kennel 52:







Review: As we had a pet carrier bag previously in the car which however broke and then changed to a in-car dog seatbelt, I am actually very happy being able to now securily keep Rocky in the Soft Kennel while driving.
The Maelson Soft Kennel is brilliant! It is very sturdy so will definitely keep it's shape. Due to all it's elaborated features such as the premium extra-strong mesh fabric on the doors, the door locks and the in-car retraining straps on every corner, the Soft Kennel is also very secure. Overall, it is easy to tell that the Soft Kennel had been manufactured to the best quality standarts possible. I therefore have a good conscience keeping Rocky in the Soft Kennel while being on the road as I know he is absolutely safe in it.
And how does Rocky like the Soft Kennel? Rocky LOVES the Soft Kennel! I didn't even have to lure him inside as he straight away went into the Soft Kennel by himself once I had assembled it. I even had trouble keeping him out of the Soft Kennel while taking pictures as he simply didn't want to get out of it. Moreover, he seems very comfortable in it, at home and in the car, which I think is great.
What more to ask for than having a safe place for your dog in the car which your dog additionally loves as well?!
Thus, the Soft Kennel is a huge success, for both me (due to all the safety features) and Rocky (due to him being very comfortable in it).
 
 
   
R-Flow Jacket - Stylish All-Weather Protection For Dog Walkers

Front view

The R-Flow Jacket is a fashionable all-weather fashion for dog walkers.
The R-Flow Jacket is waterproof up to 10.000mm water column and has a breathability rating of 5.000 g/m²/24hrs. It is also windproof, has taped seams, a full two-way front zip that allows greater freedom of movement and a studded full-length storm flap.

The R-Flow Jacket is available in Ladies and Gents sizes.
Ladies sizes are available in XS (36), S (38), M (40), L (42) and XL (44/46).
Gents sizes are available in S/M (46/48), L (50), XL (52), XXL (54) and XXXL (56).
The only available colour is Black/Green.

Rear view

The R-Flow has a pull-out hood with integrated rain visor, ....

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... 3D adjustable cords, .....

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.... and a velcro closing chin guard.

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The R-Flow Jacket includes a patented Active AirCondition ventilation system which is sewn into the front, ...



.... the rear, ....

 
.... and under the arms (on the side), to guarantee an ideal body climate under any kind of weather.


The R-Flow Jacket has two chest pockets with taped seam zippers.



Furthermore, next to the Jacket zipper is a "Napoleon" concealed front pocket (on the left of the Jacket zipper).


On the front are two large pockets with double access; from the side and top. Additonally, each front pocket has brushed steel rings to attach, e.g. a treat bag or dummy. A detachable Maelson treat bag is included which is stored in either front pocket and attached via brushed steel snap hook.


Moreover, the R-Flow Jacket has a reflective full-length strip at the rear, for increased visibility in poor weather conditions, a rear cell phone pocket and a rear tunnel pocket with zippers on both ends in order to store a training dummy or dog leash.



A Maelson Logo is sewed on the arm.


The R-Flow Jacket comes with a detachable Polar Fleece Jacket. The Polar Fleece Jacket has loops sewn into the collar and arms to attach to the outer Jacket.


The Polar Fleece Jacket can be detached via inner zippers, ....


..... as well as attached to the jacket via press button when used (which will go around the sewn loops of the Polar Fleece Jacket).


The R-Flow Jacket without inner Polar Fleece Jacket.
 

Three inner pockets can be used in order to store a wallet, first aid kit .....


..... and a cell phone.
 

Front view of the Polar Fleece Jacket, .....


..... and rear view.


The Polar Fleece Jacket comes complete with two side zipper pockets.


And two inner pockets.



This is how the R-Flow Jacket looks like when worn:

Front view

Rear view

With treat bag

Side view

Review: As I was always looking for a good Jacket that I could wear while walking Rocky, I was more than happy to have come across the Maelson R-Flow Jacket. It's everything a dog walker can be looking for in terms of a jacket. It is water-/windproof, yet breathable, has loads of pockets inside and outside, and has in addition a high wearing comfort. The Polar Fleece Jacket is very warm, but is also removable for warmer days which is brilliant.
The only thing I have to say though is that I find the sizes a bit confusing. According to my measurements and the size chart the Jacket should fit perfectly, but is however a bit big which is such a shame as I otherwise think the Jacket is great.
Nevertheless, the R-Flow Jacket is a very sophisticated jacket for both ladies and gents, and I would not want to miss this jacket on any walks, but especially on rainy, windy and cold days.
   
   
   
Overall Review

I am overall more than happy with the Maelson products. All the products are a 100% thought through in terms of features, quality and usability, in order to create a product of the best standards possible. All the Maelson products are not cheap, however I think they are well worth the money as the are all of the highest quality.


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