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Devan lauded by Frost & Sullivan for its antimicrobial technology with proven quaternized silane chemistry (c) Devan Chemicals NV
16.09.2020

Devan lauded by Frost & Sullivan

Belgian textile innovator Devan Chemicals was lauded by Frost & Sullivan for its antimicrobial technology with proven quaternized silane chemistry, known under its trade name as BI-OME®.

RONSE, BELGIUM – The non-leaching attributes of the technology coupled with its ability to reduce microbial mutation make it a potential candidate for textiles where durability and safe human contact are highly valued.

Belgian textile innovator Devan Chemicals was lauded by Frost & Sullivan for its antimicrobial technology with proven quaternized silane chemistry, known under its trade name as BI-OME®.

RONSE, BELGIUM – The non-leaching attributes of the technology coupled with its ability to reduce microbial mutation make it a potential candidate for textiles where durability and safe human contact are highly valued.

Based on its recent analysis of the European antimicrobial technology for the textile market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes the Belgium-headquartered Devan Chemicals NV (Devan) with the 2020 European Technology Innovation Leadership Award. Devan’s highly relevant antimicrobial technology addresses issues concerning the contamination of PPE and textiles, including the spread of drug-resistant bacteria, viral transmissions, and hospital-acquired infections (HAIs). Its quat-silane technology, due to its non-migrating behaviour, physically punctures the microorganism cell to destroy it without interfering with cell DNA. Notably, it eliminates the adverse effects of leaching antimicrobials while providing high efficiency in the range of 99.9 percent to 99.99 percent, even after multiple washes.

"By providing non-migrating antimicrobial technology for the textile industry, Devan plugs the safety and performance gaps inherent in current inorganic and organic antimicrobial agents. Its antimicrobial technology, unlike silver- or triclosan-based technology, comprises non-migrating monomers and prepolymers such as organo-functional silane," said Monami Dey, Industry Manager, Frost & Sullivan. "The organo-silane polymers are covalently bonded and polymerized to the textile surface as a coating via padding, exhaust, and spraying techniques. The coating forms a non-leaching reactive surface and destroys the microbes on contact, without releasing harmful components into the environment."

Devan CEO Sven Ghyselinck is very happy with the award: “The best practice award is a nice recognition of the hard work we did in the last 6 months to evaluate the performance against viral activity. It’s great to see our efforts didn’t go unnoticed.”

Earlier this month Devan published new test results confirming the high performance virus-reducing capabilities of its BI-OME fabric coating technology on both unwashed and intensely washed fabrics. The Belgian company has worked closely with a series of international third party laboratories to test different fabric substrates against a wide range of enveloped viruses. Before washing, samples treated with Devan BI-OME score very good to excellent (99% and higher according to ISO 18184) results on virus reduction. Different substrates, like polyester, cotton and polycottons, were exposed to enveloped viruses like SARS-COV-2 (known to cause COVID-19), Feline Corona, Vaccinia (the EU standard for enveloped viruses) and Porcine Respiratory viruses. After 30minutes, BI-OME already reduced 99.96% of the activity of SARS-COV-2.

After washing, a decrease in virus reduction performance of coating technologies is normal and expected. However, BI-OME is confirmed to deliver only a minimal reduction, retaining up to 98.5% virus reduction even when the fabric is washed 25 times.

"Devan is working towards sustainability and green chemistry. For instance, its technology does not contain any harmful solvents such as formaldehyde or polychlorinated phenols and fulfills the regulatory obligations of the EU BPR," noted Dey. "Its commitment to promoting sustainability in textile finishes with a strong focus on GMO-free, kosher, as well as halal certifications, and recyclability has given the company an edge in launching new products at an accelerated pace to match customers’ most pressing concerns and demands."

One of those innovations is BI-OME NTL (natural), a natural, bio-based antimicrobial solution that guarantees an optimal freshness and hygiene for textiles. The active ingredient is the well-known Linseed oil, obtained from the dried, ripened seeds of the flax plant. The active ingredients in BI-OME NTL are GMO free, Halal, Kosher and recyclable.

Devan shows high activity of BI-OME against SARS-COV-2 and other viruses after intense washing (c) Devan Chemicals NV
08.09.2020

Devan shows high activity of BI-OME against SARS-COV-2 and other viruses after intense washing

RONSE, BELGIUM – Devan today announces new test results confirming the high performance virus-reducing capabilities of its BI-OME fabric coating technology on both unwashed and intensely washed fabrics. According to independent testing, BI-OME is proven to achieve 99% and higher virus reduction, including of SARS-COV-2, on samples before washing and retains 98.5% even after 25 wash cycles.
“In view of the COVID-19 pandemic and fast-approaching autumn/winter flu season, we were keen to provide textile manufacturers with concrete assurance regarding virus reduction performance on washed samples according to ISO 18184. This exceeds the limitations of the post-wash antimicrobial results most commonly shared for other technologies, giving the textile industry a clear, more precise overview of performance and wash durability,” comments Sven Ghyselinck, CEO of Devan.

RONSE, BELGIUM – Devan today announces new test results confirming the high performance virus-reducing capabilities of its BI-OME fabric coating technology on both unwashed and intensely washed fabrics. According to independent testing, BI-OME is proven to achieve 99% and higher virus reduction, including of SARS-COV-2, on samples before washing and retains 98.5% even after 25 wash cycles.
“In view of the COVID-19 pandemic and fast-approaching autumn/winter flu season, we were keen to provide textile manufacturers with concrete assurance regarding virus reduction performance on washed samples according to ISO 18184. This exceeds the limitations of the post-wash antimicrobial results most commonly shared for other technologies, giving the textile industry a clear, more precise overview of performance and wash durability,” comments Sven Ghyselinck, CEO of Devan.

Over recent months, Devan has worked closely with a series of international third party laboratories to test different fabric substrates against a wide of enveloped viruses. Before washing, samples treated with Devan BI-OME score very good to excellent (99% and higher according to ISO 18184) results on virus reduction. Different substrates, like polyester, cotton and polycottons, were exposed to enveloped viruses like SARS-COV-2 (known to cause COVID-19), Feline Corona, Vaccinia (the EU standard for enveloped viruses) and Porcine Respiratory viruses. After 30minutes, BI-OME already reduced 99.96% of the activity of SARS-COV-2.

After washing, a decrease in virus reduction performance of coating technologies is normal and expected. However, BI-OME is confirmed to deliver only a minimal reduction, retaining up to 98.5% virus reduction even when the fabric is washed 25 times. Devan is further improving its formulas to improve wash resistance even more and at the same time keep the economical add-on cost as low as possible.
Devan’s BI-OME is already endorsed by a wide range of companies. Their collections span diverse applications including bedding, clothing, travel accessories, and transport.

BI-OME is a non-metal non-leaching quat silane-based chemistry. The product is BPR (EU, TR) and EPA registered and Ökotex class 1 registered. Through its nature it is inherently biodegradable.

Weitere Informationen:
Devan Chemicals NV Covid-19 BI-OME
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27.07.2020

Chemiefaserindustrie braucht „Luft zum Atmen“

Auf der diesjährigen Mitgliederversammlung der Industrievereinigung Chemiefaser e. V. (IVC) standen insbesondere die Auswirkungen der Sars-CoV-2-Pandemie im Vordergrund.

Mit einem Durchmesser von nur 125 nm veränderte das aus der Volkrepublik China stammende Sars-CoV-2 Virus („Corona“) die Welt. Wertschöpfungsketten rissen, Produkte auch für den alltäglichen medizinischen Bedarf wurden Mangelware. Dabei handelte es sich nicht um teure Produkte der sog. Apparatemedizin, sondern um textile Schutzmasken im Wert von weniger als einem Euro. Die gegenseitige Abhängigkeit und auch der Wettbewerb verschiedener Staaten untereinander wurden deutlich, insbesondere auch die Abhängigkeit von chinesischer Produktion. Obwohl eine globale Arbeitsteilung ökonomisch sinnvoll sei, werde offensichtlich, wie fragil wirtschaftliche Abhängigkeiten in Krisenzeiten sein könnten und wie schnell Volkswirtschaften in eine Rezession gerieten, wenn Produkte aus systemrelevanten Bereichen nicht mehr vor Ort hergestellt würden, stellte die IVC fest.

Auf der diesjährigen Mitgliederversammlung der Industrievereinigung Chemiefaser e. V. (IVC) standen insbesondere die Auswirkungen der Sars-CoV-2-Pandemie im Vordergrund.

Mit einem Durchmesser von nur 125 nm veränderte das aus der Volkrepublik China stammende Sars-CoV-2 Virus („Corona“) die Welt. Wertschöpfungsketten rissen, Produkte auch für den alltäglichen medizinischen Bedarf wurden Mangelware. Dabei handelte es sich nicht um teure Produkte der sog. Apparatemedizin, sondern um textile Schutzmasken im Wert von weniger als einem Euro. Die gegenseitige Abhängigkeit und auch der Wettbewerb verschiedener Staaten untereinander wurden deutlich, insbesondere auch die Abhängigkeit von chinesischer Produktion. Obwohl eine globale Arbeitsteilung ökonomisch sinnvoll sei, werde offensichtlich, wie fragil wirtschaftliche Abhängigkeiten in Krisenzeiten sein könnten und wie schnell Volkswirtschaften in eine Rezession gerieten, wenn Produkte aus systemrelevanten Bereichen nicht mehr vor Ort hergestellt würden, stellte die IVC fest.

Auch die Chemiefaserindustrie gehört zu den Branchen, die entlang vieler Wertschöpfungsketten systemrelevante Produkte herstellt. Im Zeichen der Corona-Pandemie stehen hier vor allem Chemiefasern im Vordergrund, die zur Herstellung von Desinfektionstüchern, Inkontinenzprodukten, Luftfiltern, Atemschutzmasken und dazu passenden Abdeckvliesen sowie Verbandsstoffen und sonstigen medizinischen Produkte eingesetzt werden.

Mitgliedsbetriebe der IVC, die vor der Corona-Pandemie noch kurz vor der Insolvenz standen, hätten nun volle Auftragsbücher. Gäbe es diese Produktionsstätten nicht mehr, würde die bundesweite Tragepflicht von Mund-Nasenschutzmasken mangels Menge an dafür notwendigen Chemiefasern auf dünnem Eis stehen.

Die Erkenntnis über die Notwendigkeit einer europäischen Produktion scheine bei den europäischen Institutionen, speziell der European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), noch nicht angekommen zu sein, bemängelt die IVC. Man ignoriere Aussagen internationaler Experten und riskiere bewusst eine Schließung oder Abwanderung der Produktionsstätten aus Europa. Dabei habe schon die Finanzkrise in den Jahren 2008 und 2009 den positiven Beitrag einer industriellen europäischen Produktion zum Erhalt der wirtschaftlichen Stabilität aufgezeigt.

Die wirtschaftliche Situation der gesamten Chemiefaserindustrie werde trotz der Systemrelevanz auch in Corona-Zeiten bis aufs Äußerste strapaziert. Die Chemiefaserindustrie braucht „Luft zum Atmen“, die ihr jedoch durch die Zunahme an wettbewerbsverzerrenden europäischen Regularien genommen werde, beklagt der Verband. Zum Patienten dürfe sie aber nicht werden. Die europäische Bevölkerung habe den Wert einer vor Ort produzierenden Branche erkannt. Nun hoffe die Chemiefaserbranche auf rechtzeitigen Erkenntnisgewinn auch in der europäischen Bürokratie.

 

 

Quelle:

Industrievereinigung Chemiefaser e.V.