Citric acid fabric treatment kills microbes, is effective for 50 washes
In Pennsylvania, Noble Biomaterials has developed an antimicrobial fabric technology based on citric acid.
Named Ionic+® Botanical, the topical fabric finish is rated for 50 wash cycles. “Ionic+ Botanical checks many boxes that biobased technologies on the market struggle to meet,” says Joel Furey, founder and chief commercial officer at Noble Biomaterials. “There is a challenge to meet EPA guidance and maintain durable performance. We made a clear distinction here in developing the best botanical product in the market to carry on the strength of our Ionic+ technology.”
Ionic+® Botanical is pending EPA approval. Noble’s existing antimicrobial fabric technology, Ionic+ Mineral, uses positively charged silver ions to inhibit growth of bacteria on soft surfaces. The silver metalized-yarn and silver-based extruded-yarn lead the antimicrobial fabric category with permanent technology that never washes out.
Prior to the pandemic, Noble saw increasing demand for Ionic+ and antimicrobial fabrics in active wear and health care. Today, Ionic+ products are found in several categories, including the travel and leisure market, luggage, home bedding and towels, and sport accessories.
Category: Chemicals & Materials
