Technology – HeiQ Viroblock NPJ03
HeiQ Viroblock NPJ03
Significantly reducing bacterial and viral infectivity, HeiQ Viroblock NPJ03 achieves a Log 5 reduction in microbial activity on protective clothing. This dramatically reduces the opportunities for transmission from the clothing or PPE of one wearer to those of a person nearby, or to any other surface.
Textiles: a vector for viruses and bacteria
- Textiles from protective clothing, surgical clothing, masks, aprons, and sheets provide an ideal surface for contamination with viruses and bacteria:
- The human Coronavirus can persist for up to 2 days on surgical gowns and other PPE at room temperature, leading to the potential contraction of COVID-19 [Kampf 2020] and its consequent transmission.
- Contaminated textiles can act as a vector for transmitting bacteria and viruses [Kramer 2006; Neely 2000; Sidwell 1966], leading to cross infection among patients and key workers on the frontline.
- Antiviral and antibacterial textile treatment can play a part in an overall strategy to address transmission of bacteria and viruses in sensitive environments, and support the national Coronavirus response.
- Preventing bacteria and viruses from contaminating textiles can play a significant role in minimising opportunities for transmission of viruses [Höfer 2011], including Coronavirus.
HeiQ Viroblock NPJ03 provides textiles with effective antiviral treatment against contamination and transmission of viruses and bacteria, including human Coronavirus. HeiQ Viroblock NPJ03-treated PPE can help support the national Coronavirus response.
A unique combination of two leading HeiQ technologies:
- HeiQ registered silver technology kills both bacteria and viruses, and inhibits replication.
- HeiQ vesicle technology targets lipid-enveloped viruses providing rapid virus destruction.
HeiQ Viroblock NPJ03 is effective against Coronavirus
- Combination of innovative anti-bacterial silver and anti-viral cholesterin-depleting lipid vesicle technologies
- Kills bacteria and destroys viruses, including reducing the effects of Coronavirus, in minutes
- Effective protection of textiles against contamination and being a potential transmission vector for viruses and bacteria
- Harnesses the natural anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties of silver
- Ideal for both reusable and disposable equipment and PPE, including non-woven medical garments, face masks, drapes, air filters, etc
How HeiQ Viroblock NPJ03 works against Coronavirus
How to use HeiQ Viroblock NPJ03 to make PPE and other protective equipment
References:
Hofer D. The Role of textiles in chains of infection. Arab Medical Hygiene (AMH) Magazine web site. 2011 Apr;(1).
Kampf G, Todt D, Pfaender S, Steinmann E. Persistence of Coronaviruses on inanimate surfaces and their inactivation with biocidal agents. J Hosp Infect. 2020;104(3):246–251.
Kramer A, Schwebke I, Kampf G. How long do nosocomial pathogens persist on inanimate surfaces? A systematic review. BMC Infect Dis. 2006;6:130.
Neely AN, Maley MP. Survival of enterococci and staphylococci on hospital fabrics and plastic. J Clin Microbiol. 2000;38(2):724–726.
Sidwell RW, Dixon GJ, McNeil E. Quantitative studies on fabrics as disseminators of viruses. I. Persistence of vaccinia virus on cotton and wool fabrics. Appl Microbiol. 1966;14(1):55–59.
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