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.
SILVADUR™ offers light- and heat-stable application performance, durable antimicrobial protection for a wide range of textile products.
- SILVADUR™ is effective on both natural and synthetic fabrics, is compatible with a broad range of common textile additives, detergents, and other finishing treatments.
- Fabrics treated with SILVADUR™ require less heat and less time without extra binders or added steps during the application process.
- When applied to fabric surfaces and textile products, SILVADUR™ does not impact their feel or aesthetic property of the treated article.
SILVADURTM acts through three (3) modes of action to control odors:
- Odor Absorption Control: preventing the replication of bacteria which is the root cause of malodor generation by binding silver ion to bacterial DNA and, damaging cellular membrane
- Antimicrobial Odor Control: Uses low levels of silver
- Controls Metabolic Enzymes: Silver ion polymer targets enzymes, preventing production of malodors
SILVADUR™ vs. Silver Nanotechnology
- Nanoparticle-based silver products rely on silver metal particles that don’t easily dissolve in water, providing a less uniform finish
SILVADUR™ vs. Silver Chloride & Particle Based Systems
- Traditional silver-based antimicrobials deliver silver particles to the fabric surface & rely on silver particle leaching or slow dissolution of poorly-soluble silver salts to control bacteria.
- Silver particulate size and indiscriminate release of silver can cause discoloration & reduced antimicrobial performance over time, causing a non-uniform antimicrobial finish during the manufacturing process, leading to higher cost-to-treat & poor quality.
SILVADUR™ vs. Quat Silanes
- Quat Silanes can be difficult to control, require careful dilution, formulation & processing conditions.
- Quat Silane treated fabrics can become water repellant, requiring more chemicals & costs to control hydrophobicity.
LANXESS proudly supports our mill, distributor, brand and retailer partners with a comprehensive range of global sales, technical, quality assurance & co-marketing partnership programs.
LANXESS provides qualified Brands and Retailers with a Marketing Communications Toolkit designed to support customer efforts to drive awareness and trial of SILVADUR™ treated products.
To take advantage of the Marketing Partnership Program, customers and partners are required to participate in the SILVADUR™ Quality Assurance Program & complete the SILVADUR™ license agreement.
To learn more about our Quality Assurance, Technical or Marketing Support Programs, refer to our contact form.
