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Standard Fiber inks deal to apply mineral antimicrobial technology to home textiles market

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BURLINGAME, Calif. — Standard Fiber, a leading supplier to the home textile market, and Nobel Bilmaterials, a provider of antimicrobial solutions for soft surface applications, have formed an exclusive partnership to bring Ionic+ mineral antimicrobial to the home textile market.

The scope of the Standard Fiber and Ionic+ mineral antimicrobial technology exclusive partnership includes mattress textiles, pads, toppers and encasements, and basic bedding and towels for consumer and institutional markets as well as DTC furniture brands across North America.

Ionic+ is an antimicrobial technology that protects against the growth of microbes on soft surface materials. Its active ingredient is silver, which is permanently bound within polymer fibers and will not wash out. In this application, positively charged silver ions are attracted to negatively charged odor-causing bacteria. The ions attracted to the bacteria’s DNA disrupt its respiration, cell division and replication process.

Because Ionic+ technology is self-cleaning of microbes on fabric, fewer washes are needed, thus conserving energy, water and natural resources. The technology is EPA registered, BPR compliant and Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Certified.

“Standard Fiber is consistently seeking out innovative performance technologies outside of the home textiles market to develop advanced sleep and home goods products for our customers in anticipation of consumer needs,” said Chad Altbaier, Standard Fiber CCO. “Known for being the leader in permanent antimicrobial solutions across the apparel, military and healthcare industries, we are delighted to partner with Noble Biomaterials and its Ionic+ mineral antimicrobial technology to develop new home textile products that incorporate Standard Fiber’s core Elements of Sleep: wellness, protection, design, comfort and sustainability.”

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