Appeartex has also in preliminary testing shown good efficacy against yeast, endotoxins and some viruses.

Potential applications or products:
Non-Woven materials
Protective clothing
Medical device, e.g. paper bed-sets used in hospitals, medical papers / packages
Cleaning & hygiene, personal care articles
Fabric softeners (provides bacterial protection between washes)
Packaging materials, e.g. food contact papers and board (Not yet FDA approved)
Filter materials for example air and pharma process purification
Water filters

The advantages of Appeartex surface modification:
The chemistry is permanently bound to the surface
Appeartex offers a number of application opportunities, such as spray, bath and coating
The Appeartex surface can be washed repeatedly with retained efficacy
Fully reproducible application
Appeartex is active in both wet and dry environments
It is a process-friendly chemistry
Low cost per square meter modified surface

The materials which we have tested with positive outcome are:
Cellulose-based materials
Textiles
Plastic film
Filters
Non-woven materials
Nylon
Hard surfaces, glass, plastic, ceramics, steel