Textiles with Antimicrobial Coatings for Print

Vision Coated Anti-Bacterial & Anti-Microbial finishing: OKO TEX Class 2 Textiles.

  • This technology prevents bacteria and mildew and without this coating, bacteria can cause secondary infections.
  • With this coating we see a reduction rate at 99.9%
  • Lasts up to 30 washes at 60 degrees C and is certified for skin contact (Class 2)
Our fabrics are made in German and are OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified

Characteristics

  • comfortable to wear
  • good air permeability
  • good stretch qualities
  • simple processing with no fraying when cutting
  • can be used multiple times, washing upto 60 degrees C
  • 100% lint free, unlike natural fibres eg. cotton
  • up to 25 times less moisture absorption compared to natural fibres

Contact us to find out our more or to request a sample

Face mask materials available from DPM

Now masking has become a way of life for all of us, the advent of a second lock down scheduled to commence from this Thursday 5th of November shows how important it remains in the fight against the spread of Covid-19..

Masks do not protect directly against infection from the Virus itself but they do reduce the airflow when talking, sneezing, or coughing. They also discourage individuals from directly touching their faces particularly the mouth and nose; the areas nearest to the mucous membranes.

In Asia, the wearing of a mask is more commonplace. It’s seen to be less about self-protection and more about being a courtesy to others.

Now that wearing a face-covering has been made mandatory in the UK from the 15th of June on certain types of public transport, the vast majority of the masks used will not be “medical masks”, but simple, less tight-fitting, more comfortable fabric masks.

At this point, the DecoTex fabrics available from DPM meet these requirements:

  1. The fabrics can be printed on both transfer and direct. These dyes are already used in the clothing industry. Please check the skin compatibility dyes with your supplier.
  2. Knitted construction, easily cut with no fraying.
  3. With automatic cutting equipment, the mask can be cut to include the ear bands, which will mean no sewing is required.
  4. The finished product is washable at up to 90° C (and considered sterilised at 75° C).
  5. All fabrics are tested and meet the STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX product class 2 (Safe for Skin contact).
  6. Vision mask meets class 1 (Safe for skin contact, even babies and toddlers)
  7. DecoTex AM 7048 is anti-microbial and has a bacterial reduction rate of 99.9%

The following items are already used by our customers:

  • Vision Mask – (Class 1)
  • Vision Soft Coated Display – Our Soft 212gsm Polyester (Class 2)
  • Vision Botex – Very Soft with a brushed side for comfort while wearing (Class 2)
  • Vision Elastic – Lots of stretch in all directions (Class 2)

For all fabrics, we recommend washing the finished masks before wearing, both to improve comfort and for hygiene.

We are also currently working on the development and certification of additional antiviral materials – update to follow.

Please contact us for further information and data sheets for the products.

Communicate social-distancing measures. Reusable, Frieze Frame 47s

These heavy duty, free-standing double-sided frames are a great way to advertise the measures your clients are undertaking at the moment in an impactful way. And because they’re reusable, you can re-purpose them in the future.

Designed for indoor use, these aluminium frames with detachable feet, are easy to install and there’s even the option to include backlighting with our lightbox 120 model.

The printed message surfaces are specified to take 100% polyester fabrics (including our new more sustainable Bretta range) and can be reused time and again, making them a particularly cost effective solution.

Contact us to find out more.

Introducing our 100% PET Anti-Graffiti Overlaminate

Vision Anti-Graffiti Overlaminating Film

This overlaminate is made from 100% PET film with an extra permanent acrylic adhesive. The adhesive is suitable for overlaminating UVc, latex, screen, water based & solvent inks. A great option for any sign or poster that needs to be kept clean!

Vision Anti Graffiti Overlaminating Film is available in the following roll widths & sizes,

  • 1320mm x 100m
  • 1530mm x 100m

All in stock & available for next day delivery.

For pricing or any other questions please contact us.

Bretta: The new print fabrics that don’t cost the earth.

Plastic Bottles

We’re introducing a revolutionary new range of fabrics that are more ecologically responsible without compromising on quality. It’s called Bretta and this is what makes it better:We’ve reduced the amount of virgin polymer by at least 40% and the polyester yarn used is made with at least 30% post-consumer waste recycled material. (This offers the […]

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