Learn More Got it! MENU ABOUT INNOVATION PAPERGARD™ SEARCH: Search PAPERGARD™ ANTI-VIRAL | ANTI-BACTERIAL PRODUCT PROTECTION Designed for use in applications where surface protection is a priority reducing risk from bacteria or viral contamination. CONTACT US Safety and hygiene is now the number one concern for people when it comes to packaging. More than three quarters (77%*) of Britons now consider the hygiene of the products and packaging they interact with and almost half (45%*) of us believe those concerns for safety and hygiene will remain after the pandemic. This James Cropper paper innovation means there need not be a compromise of hygiene over beauty in the production of paper and packaging products. This topic was the subject of discussion by our PaperTalks panel - watch the webinar here. *2,164 general UK adult consumers surveyed for James Cropper, October 2020 REDUCING RISK OF SURFACE TRANSMISSION OF THE COVID-19 VIRUS PaperGard™ is proven to be effective at reducing the presence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, on the surface of paper. 2020 test results show that the PaperGard™ protected papers reduced the viability of the viral strain by over 95% in only 15 minutes, and by 99.9% within 2 hours when tested against ISO 18184*. This James Cropper paper innovation means there need not be a compromise of hygiene over beauty in the production of paper and packaging products. This topic was the subject of discussion by our PaperTalks panel - watch the webinar here. (*Scroll down to bottom of page for ISO Test Certificate) SILVER TREATED PAPERS PROVIDE PRODUCT PROTECTION Respiratory viruses can be transmitted where someone touches a surface that has been contaminated. Recent studies show Coronaviruses can remain viable on metal, glass, wood, textiles, plastic and paper surfaces from several hours to a number of days. PaperGard™ allows paper products exposed to high touch volumes to in effect ‘self-sanitise’, without affecting the appearance or performance of the paper itself. HOW PAPERGARD™ WORKS PaperGard™ incorporates Biomaster® antimicrobial technology from the UK’s leading additive specialist, Addmaster. Biomaster® is highly effective against the growth and proliferation of bacteria and enveloped viruses on porous surfaces such as textiles and paper. APPLICATION SUITABILITY PRINT SUITABILITY HOW DOES BIOMASTER® PROTECTION WORK? DOWNLOAD DATA SHEET What is the science behind PaperGard™? Unlike antibiotics, micro-organisms are unable to build up a resistance to the way in which silver ions disrupt their growth. • Silver ions bind to the cell wall of the micro-organism; preventing growth • Silver ions interrupt enzyme production; stopping the microbe from producing energy • Silver ions interrupt the cell’s DNA; preventing DNA replication and new cell formation How effective is silver ion technology on paper? The latest testing with SARS Cov-2 (the COVID-19 virus), using the ISO 18184 testing method to determine anti-viral activity, shows papers containing the PaperGard™ technology were proven effective at reducing the viability of the viral strain by over 95% in just 15 minutes. In tests and clinical trials PaperGard™ with Biomaster has been proven to reduce the overall level of MRSA and E.Coli bacteria on the paper surface by up to 99.99% using the ISO20743 testing method to determine anti-bacterial activity conducted in an independent, internationally recognised laboratory. CAN SILVER ION TECHNOLOGY SAFEGUARD AGAINST CORONAVIRUS? IS SILVER ION TECHNOLOGY SAFE? WHAT CAN SILVER TREATMENT PROTECT AGAINST? How long is the treatment effective for? The silver ion treatment in PaperGard™ is effective for the life of the product, it is incorporated into the paper during manufacture and it cannot be removed with any amount of wear and tear. It becomes an integral part of the material. WHAT IS CORONAVIRUS? DOES THE TREATMENT AFFECT A PRODUCT IN ANY WAY? WHAT HAPPENS IF I OVER-PRINT THE PRODUCT? How do I know my product has protection? You can rest assured that when you stipulate PaperGard™ treatment on your product, there is a chain of custody in production to verify the legitimacy of our material. If required, certification can be organised via an independent laboratory. MILL CERTIFICATIONS ISO TEST CERTIFICATES ENVIRONMENTAL CREDENTIALS TELLING YOUR STORY WITH PAPER James Cropper Newsletter Stay up to date. REGISTER JAMES CROPPER PLC. BUSINESSES James Cropper Speciality Paper Colourform Technical Fibre Products INVESTORS Directors Annual Company Reports Investor Briefings AIM Rule 26 Corporate Governance Code NEWS & INSIGHTS Sponsorship Partner Stories Press & Media CONTACT Contact Our Locations James Cropper PLC on Facebook James Cropper PLC on Twitter James Cropper PLC on Instagram James Cropper PLC on LinkedIn Policies Modern Slavery Statement Gender Pay Privacy Policy COPYRIGHT © 2021 James Cropper plc. all rights reserved. Website by