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HeiQ textile technology tested successful against covid-19

08/06/2020

Following tests with the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity in Melbourne, Australia, HeiQ’s Viroblock NPJ03 has been found to be effective against SARS-CoV-2 in the laboratory.

 

According to the textile technology provider, tests showed treated fabric achieved 99.99% reduction of the virus. HeiQ Viroblock NPJ03 is a textile treatment for industrial use, designed to provide textiles with antiviral and antibacterial properties. Silver antimicrobial technology and vesicle technology are said to rapidly destroy enveloped viruses including coronaviruses.

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