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Durable antimicrobial cotton additive
November 21st, 2022
DuraTech™ by Microban® is an antimicrobial additive with excellent wash durability designed explicitly for cotton applications. Microban International’s new DuraTech™ by Microban® is an antimicrobial additive with excellent wash durability designed explicitly for cotton applications. The non-heavy metal technology helps to prevent the growth of odor-causing bacteria up to 99.99 percent after 75 home launderings […]
Microban International announces new range of antiviral technologies
November 11th, 2021
Microban International, a global supplier of antimicrobial solutions, odor control and residual sanitization/disinfection solutions, has announced a new range of antiviral technologies that are proven to reduce viral loading on products and surfaces. Microban® technology can be incorporated into various materials during manufacturing, becoming part of the product’s structure to provide inherent and enduring protection […]
Microban International appoints new president and senior directors
October 19th, 2021
Microban International, a global supplier of antimicrobial additives and odor control solutions, has announced the appointment of Michael Ruby as president of the corporation and Graham Harvey as Senior Director of Business Development for the global built-in business. The company has also added Bart Kennedy as the new Senior Director of Business Development leading the […]
Manchester Mills and Microban partner to create healthcare textiles
December 8th, 2020
Microban International, a leader in antimicrobial technologies, and Manchester Mills, a textile producer, have announced an exclusive partnership to provide antimicrobial treated textiles to healthcare facilities. The products will be sold directly and exclusively to the healthcare industry via Manchester Mills and its distributor network. Key offerings of the Protect360° product line include mattress encasements and pillow protectors […]
Cooler tone
September 1st, 2019
Brite White is the latest color addition to the SheerWeave® Style 2500/2410/2390/2360 line of sun control fabrics. Brite White is a much cooler tone than the existing Oyster and complements a more modern design scheme. The lightweight fabric provides the broadest range of performance in a non-directional, full basketweave construction. An alternative to solar screening, […]
Microban names Texchem UK distributor
October 27th, 2017
Microban International Ltd., a leader in textile odor control and prevention, has named textile chemical manufacturer Texchem as a United Kingdom distributor. Texchem will distribute Microban’s entire range of odor control and anti-microbial solutions, including the AEGIS® product line, to apparel, furnishings, home textile, technical textile and healthcare retailers and brands in the U.K. and […]
Preventing permastink goes beyond antimicrobial solutions
September 1st, 2017
It’s everywhere and it’s not attractive. Permastink—the unpleasant smell that won’t wash out of textile products—has become a topic of conversation for consumers and brands alike. Polyester and other synthetic fibers are the materials of choice for the active performance and athleisure styles consumers now wear throughout the day. Unfortunately, these synthetic fibers are perceived […]
SheerWeave fabrics keep hospital environments clean and cool
December 28th, 2015
Phifer’s SheerWeave shades with Microban antimicrobial protection helps to keep hospital environments clean and cool. The Microban protection helps prevent the growth of stain- (SPACE) and odor-causing bacteria, mold and mildew that can damage the fabric. Microban won’t wash off or wear away for the lifetime of the fabric. SheerWeave’s light-filtering qualities diffuse light, reduce […]