Bluesign certification for Dow’s Silvadur technology

08/08/2018
Dow Microbial control, a division of The Dow Chemical Company, has announced that its Silvadur antimicrobial technology has been certified by the bluesign programme.

Silvadur inhibits the growth of odour-causing bacteria on fabric surfaces to keep a garment fresher for longer. Dow markets the technology under the Intelligent Freshness brand name. 

“Dow is dedicated to helping lead the transition to a sustainable society and planet and setting a higher bar for social and environmental progress,” said Karel Williams, director of Dow Microbial Control’s textiles business segment. “Being a bluesign partner is one of many steps we are taking to assure textile and apparel manufacturers and brands - as well as their engaged customers - that products treated with Silvadur do not compromise human health or harm the environment.”