Epic Protect
Anti-microbial polyester corespun with polyester wrap
The anti-microbial process creates a "zone of inhibition" that prevents the growth of odor and stain causing bacteria and pathogens around sewn seams, where microbes like to harbor, leaving seam crevices clean and fresh.
There are many products such as hospital furnishings, operating theatre beds, medical / hospital gowns, muscle supports, that need ongoing protection from microbes and odor causing bacteria. Outdoor goods such as tents, sports goods, backpacks and accessories can also benefit from enhanced protection in seams from mold and bacteria, causing staining and product deterioration.
Epic Protect now combines enhanced anti-microbial protection with the advantages of a superior corespun thread. This polyester-wrapped thread with a polyester filament core provides maximum tenacity and excellent sewing performance where good appearance, fineness and high seam strength are required. It is specially finished to deliver outstanding sewing performance in the most demanding applications with the added benefit of anti-microbial properties.
Epic Protect has many advantages including fighting mold and mildew, Inhibiting bacteria that causes odor and plus its stain resistant. Coats Protect threads meet a number of recognized anti-bacteria and fungi test standards including: AATCC TM90 and ASTM M90 (microbiology activity), ASTM G21 and MIL-Std-810G (fungi), EN/ISO 20743 (anti-bacterial) and the Japanese SEK Blue Label accreditation.
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Disclaimer
Our sewing threads with the Coats Protect technology, have been tested to be effective up to 100 laundry wash cycles (per AATCC TM 150). Effectively this means the anti-microbial performance will endure for the lifetime of the product.
Since conditions and applications vary considerably in the use of a product, the customer and/or user should assure herself or himself that the product meets end customer requirements and is suitable for the intended end use. Coats accepts no liability for unsuitable or improper use or application of products.
Information provided above is based on current averages and should be taken only as indicative. Coats accepts no liability for the preciseness and correctness of the information provided.
Product information sheets are updated from time to time, please be sure you are referring to the most recent publication. Coats supports customers with advice on individual applications on request; if you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.