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Does Sensitive Laundry Liquid contain fabric softener?Updated 10 days ago

TL;DR: No. Sensitive Laundry Liquid doesn't contain a traditional fabric softener. Thorough cleaning means fewer residues left in the fibres, which leaves fabrics feeling naturally cleaner. If you prefer the feel of a dedicated softener, add one at your machine's softener dispenser.


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What does it have instead of softener?

Koh Sensitive Laundry Liquid doesn't contain a traditional fabric softener. Conventional softeners coat fibres with a conditioning agent that sits on the fabric to make it feel smoother. Sensitive Laundry Liquid takes a different approach. The formula focuses on cleaning thoroughly so fewer soils, oils, and detergent residues are left behind in the fibres after washing. Over time, residue buildup is the main reason clothes start feeling stiff or heavy, so cleaner fibres tend to feel softer naturally without needing a coating additive. Some customers find this is enough on everyday cottons and synthetics. If you prefer the feel of a dedicated softener, or have items that benefit from extra conditioning, you can add a softener separately at your machine's softener dispenser, Sensitive Laundry Liquid is compatible with standard fabric softeners.

✓ Cleaner fibres, softer feel

Conventional fabric softeners coat fibres with a conditioning agent. Sensitive Laundry Liquid takes a different approach, the formula focuses on cleaning thoroughly so fewer soils, oils, and detergent residues are left in the fibres. Residue buildup is the main reason clothes start feeling stiff or heavy over time, so cleaner fibres tend to feel softer naturally.

No coating additive Cleaner fibres Less residue buildup

Do I still need a separate fabric softener?

It depends on preference and fabric type. Many customers find Sensitive Laundry Liquid is enough on its own for everyday cottons and synthetics, the cleaner the fibres, the softer they tend to feel. If you prefer the feel of a dedicated softener, or you wash items that benefit from extra conditioning, you can add a fabric softener separately. Sensitive Laundry Liquid is compatible with standard fabric softeners, just add the softener at your machine's softener dispenser as you normally would. Note that fabric softeners aren't recommended for some fabrics regardless of detergent, including towels (where softener residue reduces absorbency over time), athletic and moisture-wicking fabrics (where softener clogs the wicking structure), and fire-retardant children's sleepwear (where softener can interfere with the flame-retardant treatment). Always follow the garment care label.

✓ Optional, depending on preference

Many customers find Sensitive Laundry Liquid is enough on its own for everyday cottons and synthetics. If you prefer the feel of a dedicated softener, add one separately at your machine's softener dispenser, Sensitive Laundry Liquid is compatible with standard fabric softeners.

⚠ When to skip softener entirely

  Towels, softener residue reduces absorbency over time

  Athletic and moisture-wicking fabrics, softener clogs the wicking structure

  Fire-retardant children's sleepwear, softener interferes with the treatment

  Always follow the garment care label


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Sensitive Laundry Liquid

Around 60 washes per box. Sensitive Choice approved, Dermatest tested. Septic and grey water safe. Made in Victoria, Australia.

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Last reviewed: May 2026


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