WHAT IS HYGIAFELT®-Cu?
Hygiafelt®-Cu is a new antimicrobial filtering media by Ajelis, an innovative France-based company that specializes in engineered textiles for water and air pollution control.
Ajelis has developed a method for loading fibers with copper in a stable and secure way. Copper possesses potent biocidal properties.
Here, the copper-loaded “contact killing” filtering media traps and neutralizes bacteria, viruses, fungi and spores.
Hygiafelt® is nanoparticle-free and does not emit any secondary compounds. Self-decontaminating and reusable, Hygiafelt® is sustainable. The filters are machine washable and can also be sterilized in a medical autoclave to comply with cleaning requirements.
Biocidal efficacy: Hygiafelt® is proven effective against microbial colonies such as Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae (AATCC 100 tests by Eurofins), Escherichia coli (tests by the CEA in Fontenay-aux-Roses); antiviral efficacy was demonstrated on the human coronavirus HCoV-229E (ISO 18184 tests by Biotech Care).