Polygiene: our biostatic treatment shown to inhibit viruses
23/03/2020
While the company emphasises that it doesn’t make medical claims and that a viral-inhibiting treatment won’t be a cure or solution to a viral outbreak, tests have been able to demonstrate the product’s efficacy in preventing related viruses.
“We have during the years studied the effects of treated materials on the proliferation of Norovirus, SARS (a type of coronavirus) and Bird-flu virus. A treated product will reduce the virus by >99% over time, compared to an untreated material,” the company said.
Studies were conducted at the Beijing Institute of Microbiology, according to the company, and a similar study showing similar results was made by the UK Health and Safety Laboratory.
“As coronaviruses can live up to 28 days on surfaces, we see that the application can help with textiles and other wearables that come in contact with eyes, nose and mouth,” the company said. “This includes, for example, facemasks, napkins, shirt sleeves, jacket collars, gloves. Bedwear and bed linens could also be applicable here.”
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