NordShield
BioLayr®
Antimicrobial & anti-odor textile solution
BioLayr® is officially recognized as the world’s first non-biocidal antimicrobial textile technology to only utilize physical mode of action against bacteria.
The BioLayr® Technology stops microbe-friendly environments from developing on textiles, effectively stopping microbe growth at its source. This is achieved by harnessing the protective power of wood extractives, an ancient and potent natural defense.
Added value
The novel surface provided by NordShield BioLayr® offers the following features and benefits when applied to textiles:
Features:
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Dual function: Antimicrobial (physical mode of action) & odor-capture
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Treatment allows washing in lower temperatures
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Not classified as hazardous
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No skin sensitising substances
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Not acutely toxic
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No heavy metals (like silver) or quaternary ammonium compounds
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No negative effect on physical properties of the textile
Benefits
Enhanced Quality
Dual antimicrobial and odor-capture functions improve the overall quality and longevity of your textiles.
Environmental Responsibility
Free of heavy-metals, bio-based and biodegradable, unlike traditional biocides
Material Integrity
The treatment has no negative effect on the physical properties of the textile, preserving the look and feel of your products.
Certificates
Dermatest GmbH –Dermatologically tested with a rating of “Excellent“
ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX® – Verified as environmentally friendly and safe for human health
ZDHC MRSL 3.1 level 1 – Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals
USDA certified Biobased Product
RSL Compliant (Restricted Substance List) – Meets requirements for limiting or banning harmful substances
EU REACH and California Proposition 65 – Compliant
How it works
The unique innovation of our sustainable surface technology is based on the anchoring and orientation of resin acids on the surface of fibers, creating a barrier which prevents the formation of moisture-rich or concave microenvironments where microbes would otherwise thrive, therefore effectively blocking microbe growth at its source.
NordShield BioLayr® is officially recognized as the first non-biocidal antimicrobial and anti-odor textile technology to only utilize physical mode of action against bacteria.
