What is BioSmart®?
- A textile technology that binds chlorine to the fabric surface.
- Work in home and industrial laundries (durable through multiple washes)
- Recharges after every wash with EPA-registered chlorine bleach
- BioSmart has been successfully tested against multiple bacteria and viral strains
- BioSmart has passed ISO skin irritation testing and skin sensitization testing
- Patented technology US 7,998,886
BioSmart® fabric, when laundered with an EPA-registered chlorine bleach according to care instructions, binds the chlorine to its surface
Chlorine Bleach* kills 99.9%** of many common bacteria and viruses, including:
- Salmonella choleraesuis
- Escherichia coli
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Hepatitis A
- Klebsiella pneumoniae
Why was BioSmart® created?
- Hospital acquired infections from MRSA and other drug-resistant microbes continue to increase, resulting in significant cost and risk to the healthcare community
- Studies have shown that textiles serve as sites for bacterial contamination
- There are limited antimicrobial textile solutions that are both durable and effective against a broad range of bacteria and viruses
- Technology enhanced textiles can be a significant contributor to a HAI prevention program
- Food illness outbreaks continue to occur, negatively impacting brands and consumer.