Devan Chemicals, a Belgium-based provider of finishing technologies, launched BI-OME®, a new multifunctional antimicrobial brand that consists of their recently rebranded quat-silane antimicrobial solution, combined with extra features. BI-OME enables textile manufacturers to apply multiple functionalities via one single treatment.
In addition, the antimicrobial technology has been combined with other functional finishes and is offered in a variety of combinations including BI-OME Quick Dry for advanced moisture management, BI-OME Stretch for stretch recovery properties and BI-OME AV, which has an antiviral component in addition to antimicrobial properties.