Flexible PVC is a popular material when it comes to flooring. The reasons for this are obvious: it’s easy to install, can take a beating, and looks like new for a long time, all while needing minimal care. But even flexible PVC has enemies; microbes. Learn what they can do to flexible PVC and how to prevent these negative impacts in this blog.
Although bacteria are always with us, we are rarely aware of their presence. Those who get to the bottom of the subject of hygiene usually find out more than they would like. But there is hope for an uncomplicated everyday life, despite bacteria-rich kitchen sponges and escalator handrails.
Our own kitchen is not always as clean as we think it is. It is teeming with many kinds of bacteria, and they can cause foodborne illnesses. Antimicrobial treated surfaces are part of a domestic hygiene management.
Together with Archroma, our global expert partner for textile additives, we were present at this year’s Techtextil in Frankfurt, Germany. Three experts discussed odor management solutions for textiles. Also in focus: the brand-new Sanitized® OX20, an odor-neutralizing product from the Sanitized® Odorex™ product family.
The human body regulates its temperature by sweating. Furthermore, the body responds to a stressful situation with heavy sweating. Thanks to odor-adsorbing technologies, sweating people have nothing to fear about unpleasant sweat odor in their textiles.
The use of antimicrobial technologies does not have to contradict a sportswear brand’s sustainability goals. Sport textiles can benefit from a prolonged useful life when utilizing antimicrobials, and consumers can reduce their use of resources in their households by laundering textiles less frequently. From a sustainability standpoint, Sanitized® Puretec™ is the optimal technology for odor-free sportswear.
Consumers who value freshness and sustainability want towels and bed linens that are odor resistant. Sanitized® treated Trident Group home textile products provide consumers with lasting freshness use after use.
Microbes lurk everywhere. They affect a material’s service life and cause spots and discolorations or unpleasant odors. As such, it is worthwhile to treat materials with antimicrobials. Let’s focus on water-based coatings.
With the trend of «Athleisure», sportswear has become a part of our everyday lives, even at work. As we are all aware, synthetic textiles are likely to rapidly develop a bad smell. Because sportswear is often made from synthetic fibers, the need for integrated odor management properties is obvious.
Our hands are extraordinarily important for day-to-day life. We use the appropriate gloves to protect our hands so that we do not injure ourselves when working. Antimicrobial treatment protects gloves so that they can do their job for us for as long as possible.