Antimicrobial

Antistatic Shielding Conductive

Antimicrobial Properties of Shieldex Materials

Silver reduces the growth of germs and bacteria. The silver ions released by silver can inhibit the growth of microbes. Shieldex textiles are metallized with 99.9% pure silver and offer innovative possibilities for reducing microbial contamination on surfaces. Thanks to the integrated 99.9% pure silver, the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and certain viruses is inhibited. This effect makes Shieldex products particularly attractive for applications involving antibacterial materials or fabrics that must meet strict hygiene requirements.

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Applications

Medical Textiles

Fabrics and yarns enhanced with silver can be used in medical applications, such as bandages, wound dressings, or specialized medical textiles. They offer hygienic advantages, as silver can inhibit the growth of microorganisms. Some of our customers are already successfully using our materials in certified Class 3 medical devices.

Sports and Functional Clothing

Sweat is generally odorless. However, the bacteria it contains can lead to unpleasant odors during physical activity. Textiles finished with silver can help inhibit the growth of these odor-causing bacteria, thereby reducing unwanted smells. These antimicrobial properties are ideal for sportswear, outdoor clothing, or workwear where freshness and hygiene are essential.

Characteristics

Antimicrobial Yarns

Silver-enhanced yarns offer a wide range of applications in the textile and hygiene industries. The 99.9% pure silver used in Shieldex yarns can inhibit the growth of microbes and also has antistatic properties. This makes silver-metallized yarns suitable for use in functional clothing, technical textiles, or protective textiles. One example is the Shieldex® 33/10 and Shieldex® 44/10 product family—developed specifically for applications where hygienic or antistatic properties are required.

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Shieldex® 33/10 Antimicrobial

This yarn is antimicrobial, odor-resistant, and fungicidal - perfect for any type of textiles designed to provide safe and reliable protection against odors. The antimicrobial yarn is ideally suited for the large-scale textile industry with a focus on odor-resistant and antimicrobial fabrics. The antimicrobial properties of silver provide textiles, fabrics, and other material applications with an additional protective shield against the proliferation of microorganisms on surfaces*.

Shieldex® 44/10 Antimicrobial

This yarn with a denier of 44dtex is antimicrobial, odor-resistant, and fungicidal - perfect for any type of textiles that aim to provide safe and reliable protection against the proliferation of bacteria on surfaces. The antimicrobial yarn is ideal for the large-scale textile industry with a focus on odor-resistant and antimicrobial fabrics. Designed to provide lasting protection and purity, these yarns inhibit the proliferation of microorganisms when incorporated into textiles or fabrics*.

Shieldex® 78/20 Antimicrobial

Odor-resistant and shielding - this yarn with a denier of 78dtex is perfect for any type of odor-resistant textiles. The natural antimicrobial properties of silver can be incorporated into textiles or fabrics in the form of this yarn. The silver-plated yarns inhibit the proliferation of microorganisms*.

Shieldex® 22/1

A monofilament silver yarn with a titer of 22dtex. Antibacterial and antistatic - ideal for antimicrobial garments (silver is a biocidal active ingredient according to §67 of the EU Biocide Regulation) as well as static dissipation in beispiesweise carpets, big bags and garments. The yarn metallized with silver is OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified.

Characteristics

Antimicrobial Fabrics

Shieldex fabrics combine the flexibility of polyamide with the antimicrobial properties of pure silver. Certified silver can inhibit the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms, helping to reduce the formation of odors. One example is Shieldex® Med-tex P130—a hybrid knit made of 78% polyamide and 22% elastane, metallized with 99.9% pure silver. Due to its high elasticity, it is suitable for a variety of textile applications. Potential areas of use include medical sensors, wound dressings, or hygiene-sensitive home textiles such as bedding and towels.

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Shielding Fabrics

Shieldex® Med-tex P130

A knitted fabric metallized with silver, consists of 22% elastomer, which makes it stretchable in two directions. The textile was specially developed for medical applications as well as for skin diseases, especially neurodermatitis. The conductive textile is OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified and can therefore be worn next to the skin. Silver is a biocidal active ingredient according to §67 of the EU Biocide Regulation.

Shielding Fabrics

Shieldex® Med-tex P180

The knitted fabric metallized with pure silver consists of 6% Dorlastan and is stretchable in only one direction compared to Shieldex®Med-tex P130. The knitted fabric consists of 6% Dorlastan, which makes it stretchable in only one direction. This knitted fabric is also ideal for applications that are in direct contact with the skin. Silver is a biocidal active ingredient according to §67 of the EU Biocide Regulation.

Shielding Fabrics

Shieldex® Tulle

Shieldex®Tulle is a conductive knitted fabric which, with 10% silver, is particularly suitable for EMC protection and antimicrobial applications. Silver is a biocidal active ingredient according to §67 of the EU Biocide Regulation. The textile Shieldex® Tulle is available in two versions, which differ only in width. The narrower version has a width of approx. 110 cm and is also OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified, while the second version is approx. 145 cm wide.

Shieldex® Bremen RS

Electrically and thermally conductive fabric - Shieldex® Bremen RS is a ripstop fabric metallized with pure silver and is excellent for shielding electromagnetic radiation in the frequency range from 0.2 to 14 GHz. Due to the silver and the OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 conformity, this antimicrobial fabric can also be used for hygiene applications. Silver is a biocidal active ingredient according to §67 of the EU Biocide Regulation.