In the MILL
- Silvadur™ chemistry delivers a low concentration of silver ions bound in patented polymer technology.
- Silvadur™ delivers processing efficiencies: it disperses easily and homogenously on fabric surfaces with a high pick-up rate.
- Silvadur™ requires no to minimum heat and less application time without the addition of binders.
- Silvadur™ complies with US EPA PPE & EU BPR requirements: Recommended application dosages are below authority-accepted mill workers
exposure levels of concern. - Silvadur™ is recyclable when used during typical textile processing: Some of the silver ion may be retained in the process water and can BE
reused under certain considerations at the mill.
At HOME
- Silvadur™ odor and freshness protection lasts a minimum of 40 home launderings (at 30 ppm dosage).
- Silvadur™ protects fabrics from degradation and prolongs the life of the treated textile.
- Less frequent launderings save energy and water usage, time and money. Regular laundering practices do not degrade the polymer technology.
- Silvadur™ prevents bacterial growth even in cooler washing temperatures. Washing in cold water saves energy and reduces CO2 emissions.
- Silvadur™ is kind to humans and pets: Fabrics treated with Silvadur™ at the indicated levels have been found to be neither irritating nor
sensitizing,based on independent clinical studies using 5-6 times of actual dosage level.
In the ENVIROMENT
- Silvadur™ poses no environmental threat during laundering: While some Silvadur™ may be released during laundering, the silver ions are
converted into benign species which do not impact the environment. - Silvadur™ treated textiles pose no environmental threat once they reach the landfill. After the useful life of the treated textiles, any remaining
trace amounts of Silvadur™in the environment meet Biocidal Product Regulations established in Europe and US EPA.
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.
Silvadur™ has been assessed to be harmless and non-sensitizing to human skin. Third-party clinical evaluations found no evidence that SILVADUR™
either irritates or sensitizes human skin.
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.