BI-OME is a non-migrating antimicrobial technology with additional viral reducing technology. It has permanent, non-harmful odour control features which guarantees an optimal freshness and hygiene to textiles treated with it.
To explain this the COBA team had an interview with Willa Haasbroek, Microbiologist at a world renowned testing lab. Willa has a Master’s degree in Microbiology and over 20 years of experience in the field.
Willa Haasbroek explained that
“A biocide is defined in the European legislation as a chemical substance or microorganism intended to exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism. With the arrival of Covid-19, the official name of the coronavirus that caused the global pandemic, renewed focus was placed on enhancing hygiene to reduce the viral spread. Coating the Entra-Clean Hygiene+ mat with BI-OME minimizes cross contamination from one surface to another.”
BI-OME is non-harmful to humans and the environment due to the non-metal, non-leaching quat silane-based chemistry. Through its nature it is inherently biodegradable. The biocide, BI-OME is registered with the prestige OEKO-TEX.