Migdal Haemek - Nilit, the manufacturer of premium Nylon 6.6 for apparel, has received confirmation that fabric made with Sensil BodyFresh demonstrated a 99.85 per cent reduction in Betacoronavirus viral activity.
The confirmation from Microbe Investigations AG (MIS), a microbiological testing services lab, noted that the additive embedded in the Sensil BodyFresh yarn provides long-lasting protection that does not deteriorate with laundering, indicating that the additive is not washed out of the fabric. The fabric was tested according to ISO 18184:2019 criteria against Betacoronavirus 1 (OC43), an enveloped, positive-sense, single-stranded RNA virus.
“We originally developed Sensil BodyFresh with antibacterial and anti-odor properties to provide consumers with outstanding freshness,” said Sagee Aran, head of Global Marketing at Nilit. “With these proven antiviral test results, our business partners can expand their Sensil BodyFresh product concepts beyond comfort and aesthetics to include enhanced protection and a positive sense of well-being.”
Sensil BodyFresh is currently used by leading apparel brands across all segments such as intimates and underwear, base layer, activewear, and legwear. By inhibiting microbial growth, fabrics stay fresher longer and require fewer launderings. The benefits are built in to the yarn and do not wash out or wear off for the life of the fabric, providing sustainable protection that doesn’t pollute waterways. In addition to providing these proven antimicrobial benefits, Sensil BodyFresh is responsibly made at Nilit’s water- and energy-optimized facilities and meets the company's Total Product Sustainability guidelines for long-lasting, high quality products made with respect for the planet and people.
“Consumers today appreciate long lasting, environmentally responsible, multifunctional apparel,” continued Aran. “Sensil BodyFresh offers numerous performance factors that include sustainability and well-being attributes for today’s current climate”
Nilit has a broad portfolio of sustainable Sensil premium nylon products that address water preservation, energy use reduction, pollution elimination, biodegradability, and increased use of recycled inputs.
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