The Ultima Displays brand quickly became the European leader in the visual communication market, with a unique range of products and services. They has unveiled a self-sanitising stretch fabric which opens the door to fabric displays across retail, exhibition, conference and events. The inherent self-sanitising properties means that the graphic remains germs and microbes resistant without the need to wipe clean.
Tension graphic displays are the mainstay of the industry, with Ultima leading the way with Modulate, its innovative magnetic displays and Formulate tubular systems, both of which will benefit from the new treated textile. To compliment the Stretch fabric a Display Polyester version is also available for use with a variety of wall mounted or freestanding TFS frames.
Stringent tests have been carried out to ensure the treated textile with the HeiQ Viroblock technology has a strong antimicrobial efficacy demonstrated by ISO 20743 and ISO18184. The technology is EU REACH compliant and certified as safe, as all its ingredients are cosmetic grade, bio-based (72 per cent bio-based carbon) and recycled.
The HeiQ Viroblock NPJ03 technology is a patent pending technology and is also Oekotex certified, ZDHC and bluesign homologised. The HeiQ Viroblock NPJ03 technology has been tested to be 99.99 per cent effective within 30 minutes against SARS-CoV-2, the COVID-19 causing virus and is designed to inhibit the growth and persistence of bacteria and enveloped viruses on textile surfaces. Its antiviral and antibacterial properties are due to a unique combination of silver and vesicle technologies designed to significantly reduce viral and bacterial infectivity on treated surfaces.
This development comes only a month after Ultima unveiled a brightly coloured multi-height sanitising unit specifically designed to be fun, friendly, and durable to help children – aged 3 – 11, engage proactively with hygiene practices as school life returns to normal.
