Silverguard is an Infection Prevention Textile. A silver thread is woven into textile and utilized in numerous products and establishments to provide ongoing protection against bacteria. Clinical studies proved that 99.99% of bacteria is eliminated within a four hour period. Studies in the USA showed that some bacteria may survive up to 30 days even when laundered. Silver as an Antimicrobial
An antimicrobial is an agent that kills microorganisms or inhibits their growth. Silverguard manufactures textiles containing 99.9% silver yard for antimicrobial purposes. Clinical studies proved that 99.9% silver yarn in textiles kill 99.99% of microorganisms within a four hour period. We have identified 3 industries where Silverguard textiles be used:
Healthcare:
Bed linen, Scrubs, Privacy Curtains, Mattress Protectors, Patient Gowns, and more. Retail:
Mattress Protectors
Woven with 10% pure silver yarn
Antimicrobial
Anti fungal
Anti odour
Thermal regulator
Hospitality:
Bed linen, Mattress Protectors and Towels
Silverguard textiles powered by X-static kills up to 94% of dust mite population within a four hour period, making Silverguard mattress protectors a absolute must for use in Hotels and other overnight facilities. Silverguard bed linen acts in the same way eliminating bacteria and regulating heat distribution and radiation form the body - keeping one cool in warm weather and warm in cold weather. Once antibiotics were discovered, the use of silver as a bactericidal agent decreased. However, with the discovery of antibiotics came the emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains such as MRSA . Due to increasing antibiotic resistance, there has been a renewed interest in using silver as an antibacterial agent. Silver Products:
• Silver Zeolite is a crystal based powder that is added as a coating, resin or additive to fibers. Silver is embedded within micron-sized carriers called zeolite and then encapsulated in the polyurethane surface of fabrics.
• Silver nano technology releases the antimicrobial silver ions in a steady rate from the fabrics.
• Metallic Silver is bonded to the surface of nylon fibers permanently. No silver ions are released into the environment. The fabrics that use conductive materials such as copper and silver help with temperature control as well. Healthcare workers wearing these materials tend to feel cooler in hot temperatures and warmer in cool temperatures. HEALTHCARE FABRICS POWERED BY
X-STATIC(r) ANTIMICROBIAL TECHNOLOGY
Products powered by X-STATIC(r) inhibit the growth of bacteria on the surface of fabrics. Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs), are the fourth leading cause of death in the US and a primary global public health issue. We support the belief that cleaner hospitals are safer hospitals, protecting soft surfaces should be considered equally important as hard surfaces. Our brand partners are making great strides in providing solutions.
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