There is research to show that reusable fabrics, such as towels, can actually harbour harmful pathogens, even after multiple hospital-grade laundering. In fact, one study shows that MRSA can last up to nine weeks on a cotton towel, even after multiple washes.You can read all about the research we’ve carried out, which explains exactly why we recommend using our single-use, recyclable BodyShield to significantly reduce the risk of infection from a shared therapy bed.