Anti-Bacterial Polyester?
I recently learned about Trevira CS Bioactive. It has all the FR characteristics as the regular Trevira CS, which I posted about recently, but it also has something extra.
Just as additions are made in the chemical stage to make Trevira CS inherently flame retardant, silver ions are added in the chemical stage to make Trevira CS Bioactive permanently antimicrobial, without diminishment through washing or age.
The information that I am reading seems to focus mainly on Trevira BS Bioactive in use in apparel (the manufacturer mentions it is “compatible with skin”), so I am not sure the extent of the need for antimicrobial properties in stage curtains, but it certainly is interesting.
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hai there!
i am from india. this note abt FR poly being anti baceria with silver bromide is to be taken with a pinch of salt. as FR poly is phosphorus and sivler bromide ,.the mix is heady .
also such products cost a fortune. i have tried to delvelop at zero extra cost an anti bacterical cotton fabric but due to lack of marketing support could not do much . if any body intrested pls let us know. in these times of recession ,it is big value of money
Comment by ganesh — September 9, 2009 #