We recommend washing the product before first use.
Prolen®Medical pillowcases are made of 100% polypropylene Prolen®Siltex and Prolen®Bodyfresh fibres, which are treated with a permanent antimicrobial treatment based on silver and zinc ions, and which meet the health safety requirements of the current legislation of the Slovak Republic and the European Union. The antimicrobial additive is homogeneously distributed in the Prolen®Siltex and Prolen®Bodyfresh polypropylene fibre matrix with efficacy throughout the lifetime of the final product.
The Prolen®Medical product line complies with EN 13795-1 (surgical drapes, gowns and clean air garments used as medical devices for patients, medical staff and equipment) and contributes to the prevention of contamination in the hospital environment with a major impact on infections associated with medical and nursing care.
Composition: 100% polypropylene Prolen®Siltex and Prolen®Bodyfresh
Properties of Prolen®Siltex and Prolen®Bodyfresh fabrics
ANTIVIRAL PROPERTIES: ISO 18184:2019
- SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus (causing Covid-19 disease): >99% Reduction
- Influenza A virus subtype H1N1 >99% reduction
ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES: AATCC TM 100:2012
- Klebsiella pneumoniae >99.9% reduction
- Staphylococcus aureus >99.9% reduction
- Escherichia Coli > 99,9% reduction
CLEAN ENVIRONMENT:
- EN 13795-1 Prolen®Medical 95
MOISTURE DRAINAGE:
- STN EN ISO 11092:2015
MEDICAL HARMLESSNESS:
- STN 80 0055: 2004 and Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council - REACH
ECOLOGY AND SAFETY:
- Standard 100 by OEKOTEX, Class 1, Appendix 6 - contact with children's skin
HIGH QUALITY:
- ISO 9001:2015
- EN ISO 14001:2015
REUSABLE:
- Minimum 100 standard wash cycles
STERILIZABILITY:
- Possibility of sterilisation up to 135°C.
LIGHTNESS AND COMFORT:
- Fibre density Prolen® Siltex is 0.9 g/cm3
ZERO MOISTURE ABSORPTION, HYDROPHOBICITY:
- Prolen® fibre sucks only 0.01% moisture (cotton 8-10%).
RECYCLABILITY, LOW ECOLOGICAL BURDEN:
- Polypropylene is 100% recyclable, zero water consumption in production.
DOES NOT RELEASE SHORT FIBRES AND PARTICLES:
- The Prolen®Medical product line is made of multifilament fibre without loose ends, not spun short fibres (cotton) which are released into the environment when rubbed.
SLOVAK PRODUCT:
- From the basic raw material, through the fibre to the final product the Prolen®Medical range is made in Slovakia. By buying this product you are supporting our local economy.
Recommended use:
The product is suitable for protection and use in the home environment, in hospital facilities, when handling and visiting in medical facilities, clinics, wellness salons, spas, etc. Its material composition provides enhanced protection against viruses and bacteria. It prevents the penetration of foreign substances to the skin. The product is easy to wash even from chemical stains and grease, it dries easily and quickly and there is no need to iron it. It is low-maintenance.
Recommended treatment:
Prolen®Medical can be washed and sterilized several times until it is mechanically damaged. The product lifetime is a minimum of 100 washes with preservation of antimicrobial properties.
- Wash between 40ºC and 70ºC, recommended temperature 60°C.
- We recommend blasting at 400 rpm, max. 600 rpm.
- Cleaning agent: any type, disinfectants including chlorine are allowed.
- Do not use fabric softener to maintain the hydrophobicity of the product.
- Drying: fast drying, zero water absorption.
- Dryer: recommended temperature 40ºC / max. 40ºC; duration: 20 min. + 5 min. cold.
- Drying tunnel: recommendation 70ºC, max 70ºC.
- Ironing: do not iron directly, only low temperature ironing with steam is allowed.
- After the washing or drying process is complete, it is recommended to hang or fold the garments immediately to reduce the number of folds.
- Sterilization max. up to 135°C.
