Development began back in 2013, but it became increasingly relevant this spring due to the coronavirus pandemic.
It was originally supposed to be used formedical masks and other fabric protectors, but HeiQ has now teamed up with Artistic Denim Mills to create antiviral denim.
The new development was called Viroblock - it isa thin film that covers the tissue and gives it the ability to destroy viral particles. Viruses cannot live and multiply on it, but on the surface of the fabric at room temperature they can remain capable of penetrating organisms for two days. Viroblock promotes their destruction within 30 minutes. Fabric coated with Viroblock can be washed on a delicate cycle, the technology can withstand up to 30 cycles without loss of efficiency.
Company representatives claim that the new development will also help against SARS-CoV-2 particles.
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