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What is Antimicrobial Fabric?
Antimicrobial fabric is a fabric which has been treated to keep microbes such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses from growing and multiplying within its fibers. Standard surface textiles or fabrics tend to hold in moisture and heat which creates an environment that allows the growth of microorganisms.
A single bacteria cell, in the right conditions, can multiply to over a million in the time frame of just 8 hours without intervention. Unchecked microbes can lead to infections in those with close contact with contaminated fabrics and the spread of pathogenic disease as well as the detoriation of the fabric itself, so growth prevention is highly important.
Who manufactures Antimicrobial fabrics?
The UK based fabric manufacturer, Camira (among others) have been supplying high performance fabrics and vinyls to offices, universities, hospitals and hotels for decades. Camira, recently, embraced the requirements and demands of the healthcare sector and have pioneered their own anti-microbial fabric collection. These fabrics were created to overcome the complaint amongst NHS cleaning staff that fabrics, in their settings, lack cleanability due to the weave retaining substances in the grooves. Camira then concentrated on developing a high performance anti microbial fabric and vinyl with flat weaves which are tight, easy to scrub and treated with a permanent germ free solution branded in-house called TriOnyx.
This unique collection of four vinyls and fabrics now consists of The Halcyon Collection (includes Aspen, Blossom, Cedar, Linden, Poplar), Intervene, Manila and Vita and are all anti-microbial, bleach cleanable, waterproof, and flame retardant to the higher level Crib 5 Medium Hazard Standard.
1. The Halcyon Collection is a fresh and innovative performance fabric, engineered for end-use areas which require extra protection. They are bleach cleanable and environmentally friendly. The Halcyon collection features a germ free TriOnyx, a soft effect finish which ensures fabrics are stain repellent, waterproof, anti-microbial and flame retardant.
2. Intervene Fabrics provide long term performance in the most demanding public spaces such as reception areas, doctors and hospital waiting areas, canteens, staff accommodation, nursing and residential homes, lecture theatres and student unions. The Intervene collection comprises two recycled polyester fabrics, Plain and Texture, also powered and treated by TriOnyx.
3. Manila combines the high performance of vinyl with the soft appearance of textile. It’s an environmentally friendly, phthalate free, vinyl. Phthalate is a substance added to plastics to increase their flexibility, transparency, durability, and longevity. Manila has an organic look an feel and features a knitted cotton backing and printed design which mimics the look and texture of woven fabric. The name Manila derives from the manilla hemp plant, used traditionally to manufacture natural products such as paper and textiles.
4. Vita is a leather look vinyl, with a subtle surface grain effect and full matt appearance. It provides maximum protection for heavy duty end-use areas in sectors such as contract, healthcare and hospitality. Vita is designed to enhance and connect with other Camira fabrics, including the Halcyon Collection of treated fabrics. Vita does not contain phthalate plasticizers of heavy metals, yet remains soft, stretch and pliable.
We also work alongside other fabric and upholstery suppliers such as Agua and Panaz, who, like Camira, offer a contract anti-microbial fabric in Agua Paintbox and Panaz Cadet, Venture, Trek Vinyl .
Please take a look below at some of our seating and protection screens which are now available in antimicrobial fabrics:
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Zoron Next Day Leather Tub Chairs - Chrome Feet
Next Day or Select Day
From:
Future Protection Freestanding Glass or Acrylic Screens
15 – 20 working days
Curva Push On Acoustic Desk Divider Screen
Flavia Wooden Conference Chairs
7 – 10 working days
Curva Desk Top Acoustic Fabric Screen Set
Accord Dynamic 24 Hour Chair - Black PU
3 – 5 working days
Letta 2 Person Antibacterial Booth with Pedestal Leg Table
4 – 6 Weeks
Letta 2 Person Antibacterial Booth with Loop Leg Table
Letta 6 Person Antibacterial Booth with Pedestal Leg Table
Letta 4 Person Antibacterial Booth with Loop Leg Table
Letta 6 Person Antibacterial Booth with Loop Leg Table
Sanctuary Antibacterial 2 Person Booth
N - ALLY Antibacterial 2 person sofa with back
N - ALLY Antibacterial Meeting Pod
MINTAY Antibacterial 2 person pod
Saloon Antibacterial Wing Back Sofa