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Read on to learn more about odor-free clothing, bacteria on everyday items, peace of mind when using public transportation, sensible dust mite protection for your home, antimicrobial paints and why your favorite articles should be protected against bacteria, odors, mildew and material damage.

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  • 2.10.2020

    Breathe a sigh of relief! Cotton textiles without odor, the natural way with mint

    SANITIZED provides technology for textile manufacturers.

    Consumer demand for natural products is growing, even when it comes to fighting unpleasant odors in clothing. Textile brands are listening and responding. They have embarked on a journey to find antimicrobial solutions derived from natural resources that are capable of meeting the growing demand of consumers for sustainability. 

     

  • 20.8.2020

    Protection against COVID-19: Which antiviral advertising claims are legal? SANITIZED explains.

    As long as coronavirus is around, the market for mouth and nose protection will continue to grow worldwide. An increasing number of textile manufacturers are serving the “community masks” market segment and, of course, the masks that are used in the medical field as well. A critical look at the plethora of offerings gives the impression that claims of a product’s “antiviral” properties are sometimes made very loosely. This is risky for several reasons:

     

  • 4.5.2020

    The Biocidal Products Regulation: Relevant Facts for the PVC Industry

    Plasticized PVC products are very sensitive to microbial attacks. Especially outdoor applications with warm and humid conditions promote the growth of microorganisms. The extra-cellular enzymes in these microbes can break down plasticizers and other additives.

     

  • 16.4.2020

    Effective against coronavirus: Sanitized® additives protect synthetic textiles

    Treating PES textiles with Sanitized® additives can reduce viral load by up to 99 %. SANITIZED AG celebrates validation from independent laboratories: Tried and tested products Sanitized® T 99-19 and Sanitized® T 11-15 are now verifiably effective against viruses (in accordance with ISO 18184:2019). Tests were conducted using a feline coronavirus possessing structures and mechanisms reminiscent of SARS-Cov2, thus facilitating inferences about Covid-19.

     

  • 27.3.2020

    Answers to questions on the effectiveness of products treated with Sanitized® against COVID-19

    SANITIZED uses biocidal active ingredients that protect various surfaces and materials against the colonization of bacteria and other microbes. The effectiveness is documented and scientifically proven.

     

  • 8.1.2020

    What To Do If You Fail BPR Compliance On Labelling

    Unlike most of the other chemical regulations we assist our customers with, the BPR comes with a few non-technical requirements. In particular correctly labelling the items you’re selling for which you claim a biocidal effect, known as a ‘Treated Article’, containing a biocidal product. In this blog we’ll explore the steps necessary to ensure BPR compliant labelling for your products.

     

  • 8.1.2020

    Using BPR Compliance As A USP For Your Product

    Across the EU manufacturers, product owners and marketing teams may be missing out on an important USP for their products, BPR compliance. If you are selling a product that benefits from an antimicrobial effect brought about by the addition of a biocidal ingredient (known as a Treated Article under the BPR), then you are no doubt advertising this important characteristic.  

     

  • 20.6.2019

    Beat odors in cotton fabrics naturally with peppermint

    The antibacterial treatment of textiles is an aspect of comfort, which textile producers and brands that support sustainability also want to offer their customers. Eco-friendly, effective odor management is in demand.