Chemical & Leaching Burden from Bleach and Other Harsh Chemicals degrade fabric textural value and skin problems
VOC-Burden due to harsh chemical residues present on fabrics
Chemical cross-contamination from betadine, iodine and chlorhexidine use in healthcare fabric use can cause permanent brown stains from the use of Bleach and other Oxidizing Agents when processed together.
In the healthcare market, chlorine bleach reacts adversely with products containing CHG (chlorhexidine gluconate, an anti-microbial) to create a permanent stain. Products containing CHG are being used more extensively in the healthcare market. If the CHG cannot be completely washed from the fabric prior to chlorine bleaching, a permanent tan to pinkish stain will be created. In tunnel environments where short cycle times prevail, it is not always possible to remove CHG prior to chlorine bleaching.
VOC-Burden due to harsh chemical residues present on fabrics
Chemical cross-contamination from betadine, iodine and chlorhexidine use in healthcare fabric use can cause permanent brown stains from the use of Bleach and other Oxidizing Agents when processed together.
In the healthcare market, chlorine bleach reacts adversely with products containing CHG (chlorhexidine gluconate, an anti-microbial) to create a permanent stain. Products containing CHG are being used more extensively in the healthcare market. If the CHG cannot be completely washed from the fabric prior to chlorine bleaching, a permanent tan to pinkish stain will be created. In tunnel environments where short cycle times prevail, it is not always possible to remove CHG prior to chlorine bleaching.