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The product portfolio of Sanitized delivers added value to textiles by easing product maintenance and enhancing usability and performance. © Sanitized

22/04/2022 – Antimicrobial technology

Antimicrobial technology

Sanitized delivers antimicrobial performance for all fiber types

Sanitized AG, the Swiss expert in antimicrobial solutions for longlasting freshness in textiles, presents a new product portfolio: Sanitized Puretec. By Sibylle Michel

Testing shows that Livinguard Technology continuously kills bacteria, is hypoallergenic and non-irritating to the skin with performance that lasts wash after wash. © Livinguard

30/03/2022 – Medical textiles

Medical textiles

First-of-its-kind medical scrubs

Livinguard has launched an apparel line of permanent self-disinfecting scrubs, underscrubs, and lab coats utilizing its EPA-registered bacteria-killing ... By Editorial staff

Dr Frank Wendler from TITK tests the Cell Solution Bioactive staple fiber. © TITK/Steffen Beikirch

24/03/2022 – Cellulose fibers

Cellulose fibers

Lyocell fiber with permanent antiviral protection

The research institute TITK has succeeded in modifying the cellulose fiber Cell Solution Bioactive, which now also has a very reliable antiviral effect. By Sibylle Michel

A paper published in ACS Applied Materials Interfaces details the effectiveness and describes the protocol for future testing. © Ascend Performance Materials

26/10/2021

SARS-CoV-2 inactivated by nylon fabric

Scientists have found that a nylon fabric embedded with zinc ions successfully inactivates 99% of the viruses that cause Covid-19 and the common flu. By Editorial staff

Livinguard launches self-disinfecting and odour-neutralizing shirts. The patented Livinguard Technology renders bacteria and viruses harmless. © Livinguard

23/08/2021 – Bye, bye sweaty smell!

Bye, bye sweaty smell!

Livinguard: Upgrade for the T-shirt

Thanks to the patented technology, the new Livinguard T-shirts and polo shirts remain odourless and hygienically fresh even after prolonged wear. By Sibylle Michel

Since 1935, Sanitized develops technologies for antimicrobial treatments. © Sanitized

10/08/2021 – Mask wear trial test

Mask wear trial test

Antimicrobial treatment with Sanitized

In order to test the effectiveness of the Sanitized hygiene function, an internal mask wear trial test was initiated on reusable textile masks. By Sibylle Michel

Meryl Sublime Skinlife Force, winner of the ISPO Textrends Zero Pollution fabric with HeiQ Viroblock Permanent technology. © Nylstar

26/03/2021 – ISPO Textrends Award

ISPO Textrends Award

HeiQ and Nylstar: sustainable, antimicrobial and durable synthetic fiber

HeiQ and Nylstar launched HeiQ Viroblock Permanent on Meryl Zero Microfiber Pollution High Performance Fabric. By Editorial staff