How Trevira Bioactive works
Permanent effect
With Trevira Bioactive the antimicrobial agent is based on silver and is firmly anchored in the fibre polymer. This additive exercises a permanent antimicrobial effect that is neither affected by frequent washing nor wear. It functions on the surface of the fibre and does not migrate into the surrounding atmosphere. It has been shown that Trevira Bioactive causes no change to the skin flora and is therefore compatible with the skin.
When bacteria come into direct contact with the textile, they are damaged by the silver ions, preventing them from multiplying.
Silver additive in the fibre
Multifunctional textiles
The familiar functional properties of Trevira fabrics – whether low-pill, flame retardant, easy care, microfine, hardwearing or breathable, remain as before, supplemented by the extra antimicrobial function.
Even after 100 washes effect of Trevira Bioactive is not reduced. In addition the textiles are easy to clean, they dry quickly and keep their shape.
Testing that gives security
Comprehensive studies by independent institutes attest to the effect of Trevira Bioactive:
- Antimicrobial activity JIS 1902:2002 (Hohenstein) and AATCC 100 (IMSL)
- Cytotoxicity test ISO 10993-5:1993 (Huntington)
- Compatibility with the body (ITV Denkendorf)
- Long term study on compatibility with the skin (Hohenstein)
- Field test on clinical workwear at the Humboldt-Klinikum Berlin (Dr. Zastrow)
- Field test on curtains and drapes at the Humboldt-Klinikum Berlin (Dr. Zastrow)
And antimicrobial Trevira fibres naturally bear the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 seal.