LifeThreads debuts antimicrobial medical apparel line
January 19, 2015 - United States Of America
LifeThreads LLC has debuted what it calls a ‘first of its kind’ medical apparel product line, treated with an EPA-registered antimicrobial active ingredient that protects the fabric from harmful pathogens found within hospitals.
“The new LifeThreads garments have been shown to reduce harmful bacteria concentrations by 99.99 per cent in extensive tests undertaken by ResInnova Laboratories,” a LifeThreads press release said.
It added, “The garments, when worn by doctors, nurses, healthcare professionals and patients, are designed to prevent the spread of harmful bacteria in healthcare settings where patients are most vulnerable.”
"Our goal is to provide the healthcare industry with the finest textile products offering maximum protection against harmful bacteria," said Karan Jhunjhunwala, founder of LifeThreads.
He too added, "We believe our new product line achieves this goal and also heralds a new era in medical apparel providing benefits to the medical community and patients alike."
The LifeThreads product line includes lab coats, scrubs, scrub warm-up jackets and patient gowns. It also plans to include bed linens and privacy curtains later this year.
LifeThreads has also partnered with PureTex Solutions, an Orlando-based commercial laundry and linen company serving the healthcare industry.
PureTex Solutions provides the full range of LifeThreads products, on a rental basis, to healthcare institutions throughout Florida.
"Unlike many of the competitive products, which use silver nitrate as a protective additive, LifeThreads' use of an EPA-registered antimicrobial additive compares quite favourably in cost," said Jhunjhunwala.
LifeThreads' technology incorporates zinc pyrithione into the textile during the manufacturing process, which is a fungistatic and bacteriostatic substance.
The antimicrobial additive is homogenously distributed throughout the polymer matrix with an efficacy that lasts for the life of the product including multiple industrial launderings.
Active ingredients attack bacteria's ability to reproduce and absorb nutrients, which eventually leads to elimination of the bacteria.
"Our lab conducted a Splatter Fabric Challenge test to validate the efficacy of antimicrobial textiles in a real world' simulation, mimicking the splattering of blood, urine and vomit," said Matthew Hardwick, CEO, ResInnova Laboratories.
He noted, "Test results show conclusively that LifeThreads antimicrobial textiles are extremely effective at reducing the concentrations of important pathogens such as staphylococcus, including MRSA and E coli.
“These results suggest that antimicrobial textiles, especially those including fluid barrier chemistries, may be effective strategiesat combating healthcare-associated infections," Hardwick observed. (AR)
“The new LifeThreads garments have been shown to reduce harmful bacteria concentrations by 99.99 per cent in extensive tests undertaken by ResInnova Laboratories,” a LifeThreads press release said.
It added, “The garments, when worn by doctors, nurses, healthcare professionals and patients, are designed to prevent the spread of harmful bacteria in healthcare settings where patients are most vulnerable.”
"Our goal is to provide the healthcare industry with the finest textile products offering maximum protection against harmful bacteria," said Karan Jhunjhunwala, founder of LifeThreads.
He too added, "We believe our new product line achieves this goal and also heralds a new era in medical apparel providing benefits to the medical community and patients alike."
The LifeThreads product line includes lab coats, scrubs, scrub warm-up jackets and patient gowns. It also plans to include bed linens and privacy curtains later this year.
LifeThreads has also partnered with PureTex Solutions, an Orlando-based commercial laundry and linen company serving the healthcare industry.
PureTex Solutions provides the full range of LifeThreads products, on a rental basis, to healthcare institutions throughout Florida.
"Unlike many of the competitive products, which use silver nitrate as a protective additive, LifeThreads' use of an EPA-registered antimicrobial additive compares quite favourably in cost," said Jhunjhunwala.
LifeThreads' technology incorporates zinc pyrithione into the textile during the manufacturing process, which is a fungistatic and bacteriostatic substance.
The antimicrobial additive is homogenously distributed throughout the polymer matrix with an efficacy that lasts for the life of the product including multiple industrial launderings.
Active ingredients attack bacteria's ability to reproduce and absorb nutrients, which eventually leads to elimination of the bacteria.
"Our lab conducted a Splatter Fabric Challenge test to validate the efficacy of antimicrobial textiles in a real world' simulation, mimicking the splattering of blood, urine and vomit," said Matthew Hardwick, CEO, ResInnova Laboratories.
He noted, "Test results show conclusively that LifeThreads antimicrobial textiles are extremely effective at reducing the concentrations of important pathogens such as staphylococcus, including MRSA and E coli.
“These results suggest that antimicrobial textiles, especially those including fluid barrier chemistries, may be effective strategiesat combating healthcare-associated infections," Hardwick observed. (AR)