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BioSmart Technology
- What is BioSmartTM Technology?
BioSmart is a new fabric technology that harnesses the sanitizing power of EPA-registered chlorine bleach* to help reduce the spread of bacteria and viruses. Products treated with BioSmart are key to effective infection prevention strategies and safety programs in the workplace and in the community.
- How does BioSmart Technology work?
BioSmart is a patent-pending textile technology that binds chlorine from the wash to the surface of fabrics, and inhibits the growth and spread of bacteria.
It is both durable and effective for the life of most garments -- the fabric technology recharges with chlorine during each washing so it is always functioning at full strength, thus providing a longer shelf life and optimizing value for manufacturers, laundries and consumers alike.
Independent, outside testing has demonstrated that when BioSmart fabrics are laundered according to care instructions with EPA-registered chlorine bleach*, the chlorine kills 99.9 percent of common bacteria and viruses including Salmonella Choleraesuis, Escherichia Coli, Staph aureas, Hepatitis A, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
- Is BioSmart Technology really necessary?
BioSmart is an added level of protection on textiles which are known to harbor bacteria. With the rise of cross-contamination at food processing and handling facilities, BioSmart extends the capabilities of EPA-registered chlorine based sanitizers – proven hygienic agents that do not promote resistant microbes – to maintain an effective barrier against contamination.
There are many ways to break the chain of transmission including general safety, hygienic practices and implementation of a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point plan (HACCP). Milliken found they could reinforce safety programs by incorporating a technology that binds chlorine bleach to textiles.
4. Is BioSmart Technology irritating to a person’s skin?
BioSmart fabrics have passed the ISO skin irritation and skin sensitivity tests. BioSmart technology has not been tested to allergens. If an allergic reaction is suspected, the individual should avoid continued use of a BioSmart treated fabric.
5. What markets would benefit from using BioSmart Technology?
BioSmart can be applied to synthetics, cotton and poly/cotton fabrics and is ideal for industries where bacterial contamination is a concern, including food processing and food services, healthcare, public safety, hospitality, sports apparel, active wear and the military.
6. Where can I buy BioSmart Products?
Products and collaberation arrangements are under way in a number of business-to-business and consumer product markets. G&K Services is the exclusive distributor for BioSmart technology to the food industry. BioSmart is available in their Prosura Food Safety Services Program at www.GKservices.com.
7. Who is Milliken & Company?
Founded in 1865, Milliken & Company is one of the world’s largest privately-held textile and chemical company employing approximately 10,000 associates worldwide. Milliken operates nearly 50 manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and 8 countries. Having more than 2000 patents issued or applied for, the company produces more than 19,000 high performance products. For over 135 years, Milliken has been delivering innovative materials for the most challenging of applications.
Milliken works closely with fiber, fabric and garment makers throughout product development, testing, manufacturing, sales and marketing helping them ensure quality products that meet and exceed the needs of the market.
To learn more about Milliken or BioSmart, please visit www.milliken.com or www.millikenapparelfabrics.com .
You may order BioSmart Lab coats at www.reddingmedical.com
* When laundered according to care instructions on the care label of EPA registered bleach.
A Safer, Healthier Workplace.
Bacteria and viruses collect on garments throughout the day. But BioSmartTM technology substantially diminishes contamination on fabric to support even the strictest safety programs.
BioSmart technology keeps killing throughout the work day, because of the bleach* bound to the fabric. In fact, the shelf life of a treated and washed substrate has been tested out to at least three months with no significant reduction of bound chlorine. And the technology lasts up to 75 industrial or home washes.
Fabric with BioSmart has passed the ISO skin irritation and skin sensitivity test.
*EPA registered chlorine bleach used in accordance with its label instructions.
BioSmartTM Binds Chlorine to Kill Germs.
BioSmart is a patent pending textile technology developed by Milliken Research. It is applied to fabric and binds chlorine on the molecular level to kill common bacteria and viruses like Salmonella, E. coli, Staph, and Hepatitis A. Here’s how. When laundered as directed with an EPA-registered chlorine bleach, BioSmart binds the chlorine to its surface, which then kills bacteria on contact by invading their cells. BioSmart technology is currently available in work wear such as aprons, butcher coats, towels, workshirts, and pants through G&K Services.
The applications for BioSmartTM are numerous. BioSmart is useful in the following industries:
- Food Processing
- Restaurant
- Grocery
- Medical
- Hospital
- EMS
- Performance Apparel
Here are bacteria and virus examples that the chlorine* bleach bound to BioSmart is proven to kill**:
- Salmonella choleraesuis
- Escherichia coli
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Hepatitis A
- Klebsiella pneumoniae
Serious technology. Simple Maintenance.
Maintaining the power of BioSmartTM is simple and easy. Plus, the technology lasts. Just follow these guidelines:
- Wash fabric prior to each use, according to care instructions on an EPA-registered bleach.
- Do not use color-safe bleach.
You Keep Washing, the Chlorine Keeps Killing
BioSmart fabric is durable through 75 home and industrial washes, so it lasts. In fact, the shelf life of BioSmart-treated textile substrates has been tested out to 3 months with no significant reduction of bound chlorine.
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