Adding Viroblock to polymers ensures lasting effect for Nylstar

29/01/2021
Swiss textile innovator HeiQ and Spanish synthetic fibre manufacturer Nylstar have teamed up for an antiviral and antimicrobial textile, a winner of an ISPO Textrends Award for the best product in the base layer category.

Meryl Skinlife Force combines Viroblock Permanent, based on silver-ion antimicrobial properties, and Nylstar’s hydrogen-based technology. The silver particles are added directly into the raw polymer of the yarn.

The molecular structure offers moisture management and breathability and a natural stretch without elastane, said Nylstar.

“Meryl Skinlife Force powered by HeiQ Viroblock Permanent is fabricated to meet the most exacting requirements of performance and sustainability of consumers in today’s day and age,” said Alfonso Cirera, Nylstar’s chairman.