{"id":3582,"date":"2020-05-13T13:58:34","date_gmt":"2020-05-13T17:58:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/?p=3582"},"modified":"2024-03-06T16:11:08","modified_gmt":"2024-03-06T21:11:08","slug":"the-proper-cloth-antimicrobial-finish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/the-proper-cloth-antimicrobial-finish\/","title":{"rendered":"The Proper Cloth Antimicrobial Finish"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our <\/span>Everyday Masks<\/a><\/span> are treated with a non-toxic silver-ion finish called SILVADUR\u2122 that improves the mask\u2019s ability to protect you from microorganisms. Here\u2019s everything you need to know about it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Who makes it?<\/h2>\n

DuPont\u2014a science and technology company with more than 200 years of history\u2014developed the SILVADUR\u2122 antimicrobial solution to inhibit the growth of microorganisms on fabrics.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is it?<\/h2>\n

SILVADUR\u2122 is a solution made with bound silver ions<\/span> (Ag+),<\/span> a natural antimicrobial agent that has been trusted and used for over 2,000 years. When fabrics are dipped in it, the solution provides them with reliable and durable antimicrobial protection against microorganisms that may accumulate on textile surfaces. SILVADUR\u2122 is made specifically for fabrics and prolongs garment life.<\/span><\/p>\n

Is it safe?<\/h2>\n

Yes. SILVADUR\u2122 has been assessed as harmless to humans and the environment, and it\u2019s on the International Oeko-Tex\u00ae Association\u2019s list of approved active chemical products. The treatment eventually fades (after about 50 washes) from fabrics that are dipped in it, and the bound nature of the silver ions ensures no free silver is released into the environment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Certifications<\/h2>\n

SILVADUR\u2122 is registered with the U.S. EPA and its active ingredient<\/span> (silver<\/span> ions) is supported under the EU Biocidal Products Registry<\/span> (BPR).<\/span> Its antimicrobial technology meets REACH requirements in the European Union.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Our Everyday Masks are treated with a non-toxic silver-ion finish called SILVADUR\u2122 that improves the mask\u2019s ability to protect you from microorganisms. Here\u2019s everything you need to know about it.\u00a0 Who makes it? 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