First to introduce bacteria-fighting silver ions in home appliances, Samsung is at its innovative best again with what they call the Diamond Drum for two new washing machines. According to Samsung, this new feature plus additional innovations, will deliver a quiet, delicate and fresher washing experience. Simply put, it cares about your clothes.

The age where new clothes get damaged by rough handling of washing machines may be over with the Diamond Drum technology. Smaller water holes that are recessed within diamond-shaped depression helps prevent fabric from getting snagged in holes.

What more, Samsung's Silver-Nano technology is capable of 99.% sterilisation without using hot water. Then there's the Silver Wash feature, where it eradicates bacteria and mould from inside the washer and even adds a coat of protection that inhibits the growth of germs for a month during final rinse cycles.

The new range of washing machines are divided into two categories - front loading and top loading.

Front load: WD8122 (pictured above)

Painted in black to match the modern home, the WD8122 uses the Vibration Reduction Technology and Direct Drive Inverter Motor to make washing a quiet experience. Topping it off is an Air Wash System that uses hot air to eliminate smells, microscopic allergens, bacteria, and microbes on fabrics. It retails for S$2,999.

Top load: WA11VP and WA12VP

Made for heavy duty washing ideal for families, this range of washing machines are strengthened with a new tempered glass top cover. Fabrics in the wash will be treated to a Double Storm System that uses multi-dimensional water currents that reduces tangle. It also uses 20% less water with its Mist Shower function that dissolves laundry detergents. The top load washing machines 6.5kg, 7.5kg, 8kg, 9kg and 10kg versions. The 9kg WA11VP retails for S$749 while the 10kg WA12VP retails for S$849.