The Freudenberg Group has made a variety of innovative solutions that would help people fight allergies like tickling nose, burning eyes and violent sneezing – typical symptoms experienced by many allergy sufferers in the spring.

Pollen, diesel exhaust, and airborne bacteria cause unpleasant symptoms such as asthma, sneezing and headaches, for people during driving. The concentration of pollutants inside vehicles can be up to six times higher than for pedestrians at the side of the road.

Freudenberg-made MicronAir cabin air filters for motor vehicles are equipped with a specially developed layer of nonwoven fabric. This removes up to 100 per cent of pollutants from the air, prevents contamination of the ventilation system and reduces window fogging, according to a press release.

Beds and mattresses provide a perfect home for mites, offering the ideal temperature and humidity conditions. The German company has introduced hypoallergenic bedding to fight against this.

In these beddings made with Evolon, polyester and polyamide filaments are split and consolidated into textile microfilaments by means of high-pressure water jets. The result is a very dense textile material. Because the nearly impermeable and fine structure filters out even the smallest particles, this creates a natural protective barrier against allergens. Its high density makes the material durable and dimensionally stable.

The company has also made emergency injections for allergic shock. With shortness of breath, dizziness and swelling, allergic shock is the human organism’s most violent reaction to an allergen. Initially, histamine is secreted, which in turn triggers a chain reaction. First the blood vessels dilate then blood pressure falls, causing vital organs to receive a reduced blood supply, or none at all.

These auto-injector syringes use medical mouldings made out of liquid silicone by Freudenberg’s Helix Medical business group. The mouldings ensure that the syringe is well sealed, the active ingredient cannot leak out and that the correct dose is administered. (GK)