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"Take a step back and you will be able to see how a uniform which is comfortable and durable, as well as antibacterial, helps contribute to the care of that
patient by playing its part in reducing the risk of infection."
Charles Wilson, UK Sales Manager at Carrington Textiles
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sanitized.com A FABRIC THAT PROTECTS
A fabric with antimicrobial properties, such as those seen in Sanitized Silver, will reduce the risk of a nurse or medical assistant becoming infected by secondary diseases.
Sanitised technology allows the globally-recognised antibacterial effects of silver to be applied to fabrics through various methods, including being embedded into yarns or coated over a fabric’s surface.
Both methods inhibit bacteria growth and contribute towards enhanced protection from potentially harmful viruses.
A FABRIC THAT COMFORTS
Consider that the average medical professional can spend between 10 and 12 hours on their feet in any one shiſt. Added to this, the fact that hospitals tend to keep room temperature at around 25 or 26 degrees to avoid contributing to patient chills or colds, and you can easily see how workers could become uncomfortably warm. One solution is Sanitized Silver, which acts as a built-in deodorant - ensuring the worker feels fresh all day long.
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The physically demanding nature of a job in this industry means workers also require a fabric that is lightweight and breathable, with added moisture control.
Some really exciting innovations are being used in this respect. For example, Xtraflex SL 37.5 is a thermoregulatory fabric that keeps the body’s core temperature at its optimum of 37.5˚. This is achieved through active particles in the fabric, which derive from volcanic sand and coconut shells, using infrared energy emitted from the body to evaporate moisture if the wearer is hot. This property is permanent – it will never wash out, or degrade over time, despite repeated industrial laundering.
At first glance, a uniform may seem peripheral to the job at hand when the care of patients takes first priority. But, take a step back and you will be able to see how a uniform which is comfortable and durable, as well as antibacterial, helps contribute to the care of that patient by playing its part in reducing the risk of infection. Manufacturers and suppliers must collaborate when examining the end user’s environment, pinpointing their needs and creating the innovative solutions, such as Xtraflex SL 37.5, which cater for them.
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