When economic pressure builds, many businesses look for ways to cut costs. It’s a natural response — margins shrink, uncertainty grows, and every expense comes under the microscope. In this environment, material quality can quietly become a casualty.

That’s a risk no one can afford to ignore.

Testing your materials isn’t just a safety measure. It’s a smart, proactive way to protect your brand, your customers, and your bottom line — especially when suppliers, inputs, or production methods start to change.

Shortcuts Can Cost You Later

In an effort to reduce spending, companies may explore cheaper materials or switch vendors altogether. But when those changes go untested, they introduce unknowns that can lead to costly outcomes — product failures, premature wear, or worse, damaged customer trust.

Some common scenarios we see:

• A label smudges or fades due to an untested ink formulation
• Packaging tears during transit, increasing product loss
• Surface coatings wear down faster than expected, triggering returns

These aren’t dramatic, unique events. They’re everyday problems that can be avoided with proper testing.

Why It Pays to Test Before You Scale

At Danilee, we’ve worked with manufacturers, packagers, and engineers long enough to know this: even small shifts in material or process can affect performance in big ways. That’s where testing earns its value.

Using equipment like our trusted SUTHERLAND® 2000™ abrasion tester, companies can evaluate:

• How well materials resist friction over time
• Whether surface treatments hold up under pressure
• The durability of inks, laminates, or films in real-world use

This insight helps manufacturers make better decisions before production ramps up — not after issues surface in the field.

Resilience Isn’t Optional Anymore

There’s no denying that economic tides are shifting. But businesses that double down on quality, not shortcuts, are the ones that weather those storms best. Material testing doesn’t just protect what you make today — it lays the groundwork for consistency, reliability, and brand trust moving forward.

Our clients rely on Danilee’s testing systems in industries like:

• Packaging and labeling
• Electronics and consumer goods
• Automotive interiors
• Industrial coatings and films

When you need answers fast — and confidence in every material that hits your production line — our machines deliver the data that drives smart action.

Let’s Talk About What’s Next

No one can control the market. But you can control how your materials perform. That’s where we come in.

If you’re adapting to new supply chain realities or rethinking your sourcing strategy, let’s connect. We’ll help you keep standards high, even when other factors are in flux. We have helped customers, their customers and their suppliers all over the world with their Rub Testing needs.

Visit Danilee Co. LLC to explore our testing systems or reach out for a consultation or a quote!