Modern medicine is losing the battle against bacteria and micro-organisms.
In this war against a lethal microscopic enemy, we are proud to present a potent new weapon. IonGarde.
IonGarde is a patented, proven technology that delivers permanent antimicrobial protection with 99.999% effective kill rate against harmful gram positive and gram negative bacteria.
What it is
A technology that provides high levels of antimicrobial protection over the life of the product
An antimicrobial benefit designed for textiles and plastics
A hypoallergenic option–even safe for infants
A fully embedded agent exhibiting excellent biocompatibility
A technology that is environmentally friendly and can be safely recycled
An option that provides adjustable antibacterial efficacy
A customizable solution for diverse product options in the medical and consumer spaces
What it isn't
A coating that wears off, breaks off or washes away
A shield or treatment that is applied to a textile after it has been created
A product that deteriorates over time
A chemical additive that has been proven dangerous to humans, such as Triclosan
A technology that features heavy metal applications, such as copper and silver
Iongarde at work
A recent study conducted by the Hohenstein Institute* (a global authority on the development, testing and certification of textile products) concluded that an antimicrobial scrub must exhibit a log 5 kill rate (99.999%) to materially reduce the spread of dangerous microbes.
We have developed and tested a cotton/polyester textile featuring IonGarde that has exhibited a log 5 kill rate after bleaching and dyeing. This textile has been made into medical scrubs, hospital sheets, and a dress shirt for doctors to wear on their rounds. The antimicrobial log kill rate of 99.999% has proven stable after 60 washings with no decrease in efficacy.
We have developed and tested plastics manufactured with IonGarde that have achieved a log 4 kill rate.
IonGarde technology can be used in a broad range of plastics applications, for medical, residential, plumbing and consumer use.
*Studie zu praxistauglichkeit und nutzen antimikrobieller textilien in pflegesitautionen, Hohenstein Institut Fur Textilinnovation gGMBH, AiF-Vorhaben Nr. 17832 N, March 2016
