It achieves 99% and higher virus reduction, including of SARS-COV-2, on samples before washing and retains 98.5% after 25 wash cycles, according to the Belgian company.

Sven Ghyselinck, CEO of Devan, said: “In view of the COVID-19 pandemic and fast-approaching autumn/winter flu season, we were keen to provide textile manufacturers with concrete assurance regarding virus reduction performance on washed samples according to ISO 18184. This exceeds the limitations of the post-wash antimicrobial results most commonly shared for other technologies, giving the textile industry a clear, more precise overview of performance and wash durability.”

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