Proneem is a French startup which has manufactured a textile treatment with high antiviral activity, which is said to be neutralizing the SARS-COV-2 viruses which are present on the textile surfaces. Proneem is a company specializing in functional technologies applied to industrial environments which combines sustainable virtues with cutting edge technologies. Bringing high added values to the textile industry by adding on innovations in textile treatments. the properties which is said to be included are antibacterial, viral and anti-insect properties so far. all the process are based on micro encapsulation.
Proneem is the only international company to hold a marketing authorization to functionalize textile articles intended for domestic use that come in contact with the skin. This innovation treatment known as VIRALSTOP, combines the antiviral properties of zinc pyrithione and zinc oxide. These are mixed with other active ingredients inorder to prevent many viruses.