Polygiene’s ViralOff technology is all set to be introduced into the market with multiple early adapters to combat Covid 19. ViralOff technology, which reduces over 99 per cent of viruses in two hours on treated fabrics, can be used in garments, gear or accessories. The technology has been tested against Influenza A, birdflu, Norovirus and Corona (SARS).
ViralOff provides brands a technology that can be applied to textiles, and can be utilised for garments, gear or accessories to minimise the potential risks of having viruses in the fabric. ViralOff is made in the EU and applied at the finishing stage of production. It has been tested against Influenza A, birdflu, Norovirus and Corona (SARS) over the years, and in all cases, achieves over 99 per cent level of reduction.
Polygiene partner since 2009, Maloja was able to adapt its EU production facility and make available a consumer face mask with ViralOff. The brand will have two styles available, starting with a launch of their Reusable Mask 2.0 in May. The design includes a three-layer reusable mouth-nose mask made of breathable polyester fabric with a nose clip and elastic bands for a comfortable position around the head and neck. The mask will completely seal the face and is suitable to wear with glasses and hearing aids. It will be available online and in select retail stores globally and available in several colours.
Later in May, Maloja will have an additional offering with the Reusable Mask 3.0 that will include its well-known and loved pattern making designs.
Sven Kohler, head of production at Maloja, noted, “As we are a sportswear brand, we are dealing with functional materials and finishings almost every day. Once we started developing face masks it was totally clear to put the same efforts into this product as we do for our functional clothing. Therefore, we believe a 3-layer construction plus ViralOff finishing on top, offers superior function without any compromises.”Spanish partner, General Tactic who provides apparel and textiles for first responders in Spain and North America, has also adapted and is producing ViralOff treated masks for servicemen and women.
Additional European adapters include German brand, Everbasics that just launched a scarf design that will provide coverage for the nose and mouth. Polish brand, Lekko has quickly adapted its offering to now include ViralOff and has multiple options for protecting oneself when in environments where one needs to be more careful. Others include, Spira Protekta from Germany and UK provider, Screenworks that will launch a facemask and neck gaiter option.
Outside of Europe, Polygiene has launched with Litume in Tawain and new brand Airgill in South Korea, as well as JCT Limited in India where ViralOff is used in personal protection equipment and facemasks. In North America, partner ASRV has switched its apparel production to fulfil the need for masks and for every mask sold, will donate one to health care workers and first responders. Over 12,000 have already been donated.
Ulrika Björk VD Polygiene concluded: “We are working under high pressure with inquiries from local and global companies, actual and potential partners, and in the coming months we see a steady flow of deliveries to companies switching their production to be able to deliver products in demand in the healthcare sector or other sectors in need.”
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