Our SILVADUR™ technologies provide easy to apply, durable, sustainable antimicrobial protection that helps improve freshness , support hygienic odor and freshness solutions for textiles.
Our patented silver ion polymer technology adheres to fiber surfaces to provide long-lasting antimicrobial textile protection.
When applied to fabrics, SILVADUR™ helps protect against discoloration and prolongs fabric integrity and can withstand repeated home laundering of up to 50 wash cycles in high temperatures. Apparel and home textiles containing SILVADUR™ are non-sensitizing and do not irritate skin or disrupt normal skin flora.
SILVADUR™ Certifications:
- Bluesign® approved
- Conforms with Zero Discharge of Hazardous Waste (ZDHC) Level 3
- Listed on the OEKO-TEX™ list of accepted Active Chemical Products, which makes it suitable for textiles that are to be certified under STANDARD 100
SILVADUR™ Products
- SILVADUR™ 930 Flex Antimicrobial
- SILVADUR™ 960 Flex Antimicrobial
SILVADUR™ uses less silver than other technologies, generating less waste without compromising performance.
SILVADUR™ contained in textiles is also recyclable at the end of the textile's life and it is reusable during textile application process.
SILVADUR™ products are approved by the the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and do not contain any components listed by the State of California under the Prop 65 regulation.
SILVADUR™'s active ingredient is also notified and supported under the EU Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) and meet REACH requirements in the European Union.
Besides these approvals, SILVADUR™ products hold several specific certifications granted after strict life cycle assessments, such as Bluesign® certification, OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 Certification and Zero Discharge ZDHC Level 3 certification.