NILIT, a global leader in sustainable, premium Nylon 6.6 for apparel, has received confirmation from microbiological testing services lab, Microbe Investigations AG (MIS), that fabrics made with Sensil® BodyFresh demonstrated a 99.85% reduction in viral activity. The fabrics were tested according to ISO 18184:2019 criteria against Betacoronavirus 1 (OC43), an enveloped, positive-sense, single-stranded RNA virus.
“We originally developed Sensil® BodyFresh with antibacterial and anti-odor properties to provide consumers with outstanding freshness,” says Sagee Aran, Head of Global Marketing at NILIT. “With these proven antiviral test results, our business partners can expand their Sensil® BodyFresh product concepts beyond comfort and aesthetics to include enhanced protection and a positive sense of well-being.”
Sensil® BodyFresh is currently used by leading apparel brands across all segments such as intimates and underwear, base layer, activewear, and legwear. By inhibiting microbial growth fabrics stay fresher longer, and the benefits are built into the yarn and do not wash out or wear off, providing sustainable protection that doesn’t pollute waterways. In addition to these benefits, Sensil® BodyFresh is responsibly made at NILIT’s water and energy optimised facilities and meets NILIT’s Total Product Sustainability guidelines for long-lasting, high quality products made with respect for the planet and people.
