Antimicrobial Technology

Our partnership with Microban International has allowed MediThreads to create cost effective, durable antimicrobial textiles for the healthcare industry. The Microban brand is the most recognized and trusted antimicrobial brand in the world and is found on over 1000 products worldwide across a breadth of product categories including consumer, industrial and building products, as well as a variety of products used in healthcare environments.

Proven Effective

Microban antimicrobial protection is infused onto MediThreads products during the manufacturing process to inhibit the growth of bacteria that can cause stains and odors.  Microban technology has been proven effective in over 20,000 industry standard tests at over 27 independent laboratories around the world.  All products engineered with Microban technology undergo extensive testing in the Microban microbiology laboratories to ensure efficacy.

Protection that Lasts

Microban antimicrobial technology has demonstrated durable performance up to 100 industrial launderings, even under harsh commercial laundering conditions, keeping MediThreads textiles cleaner for longer than ever before.

Proven Safe

Microban® technology has undergone extensive independent laboratory testing and has a long history of safe use. It is registered with the EPA for all applications in which it is used. Microban additives can be found in the products of leading consumer, industrial and medical products manufacturers around the world.

Improved Sustainability

Microban antimicrobial protection in MediThreads products reduce the need for frequent laundering, extending the lifetime of the textile and reducing the energy consumed over the lifetime of the garment.

MICROBAN is a registered trademark of Microban Products Company.