Shieldplus Antimicrobial Textiles & Fabrics For Infection Control
ShieldPlus infection control technology by Panaz is fast acting, long-lasting, durable, effective protection against harmful bacteria and viruses without needing to sacrifice the look and feel of the material. It is safe for the planet since it uses no harmful chemicals, and is available as standard on many of our fabrics — or as an optional extra on others.
Not All Antimicrobial Solutions are Created the Same
Our ShieldPlus fabrics have been utilised with great success across workspace, hospitality, and healthcare for decades.
ShieldPlus is different to other solutions on the marketplace. The technology is applied directly to Panaz fabrics during manufacturing to create a covalent bond that permanently fixes the antimicrobial onto the fabric.
ShieldPlus by Panaz is water-based and non-depleting, giving the long-lasting protection needed. Finally, unlike other solutions ShieldPlus instantly kills, making it perfect for high traffic environments.
HEALTHCARE
The extent of hospital-contracted infection is on the rise worldwide.
ShieldPlus can greatly reduce the risk of this by ensuring all fabrics resist viruses and bacteria
CRUISE & HOSPITALILTY
Hospitality settings are extremely high-traffic environments.
Taking advantage of protective fabrics ensures visitors and customers are safe at all times.
WORKSPACE
More and more workplaces are offering flexible workstyles.
Using antimicrobial technology helps limit the spread of harmful bacteria due to shared workspace usage.
EDUCATION
Student accommodation has to display high-levels of cleanliness.
ShieldPlus by Panaz provides a durable antimicrobial barrier that greatly reduces the risk of infection.
A Tried & Tested Formula
At Panaz, we put our contract fabrics through a rigorous testing programme to ensure all our claims can be verified.
Our ShieldPlus technology has been proven to be non-toxic according to ISO 10993-5:2009 “biological evaluation of medical devices part 5: tests for in-vitro cytotoxicity” standards. We’re also able to verify its effectiveness against Norovirus and Coronavirus.
With us, you can be completely confident in the safety of our antimicrobial fabrics.
Key Features and Benefits
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6 Ways to Reduce Infection Spread in High-Traffic Environments
Look for fabrics designed and manufactured specifically for the healthcare sector.
Ensure the fabrics have antimicrobial properties (not just antifungal and antibacterial).
Check that the fabrics have been impregnated with antimicrobial technology at the point of manufacture, this is important as this guarantees that every inch of the fabric has been treated.
Make sure the fabric solution kills viruses instantly as some can take up to 4 hours which is not effective enough for high-traffic areas.
If you or your clients cleaning protocols include chemicals of any kind, ensure the fabric treatment has been bonded to the fabric to ensure its efficacy even after frequent cleaning.
Finally, look into the sustainability of the antimicrobial treatment as many contain heavy metals and other harmful contaminants. Look for water-based technologies where possible as these are better for the environment.
Did you know that 5,000 people die each year in the UK from directly attributable healthcare-associated infections? Here’s what you can do to reduce the spread of infection.
With Panaz you can be confident that our fabrics will reduce the spread of infection for years to come.
Speak to an Expert
For more information on how ShieldPlus can protect the surfaces in your home or workplace, contact a member of our team today.
