A durable, antibacterial fabric offering a reusable, sustainable alternative to single-use textiles, reducing contamination risks in healthcare and other high-traffic environments.
Textile Pollution Crisis: Low Recycle Rates & Hazardous Medical Waste
10.000 L
of water are consumed to produce 1 kg of cotton
The textile industry is a large polluter: less than 1% of clothes get recycled as clothing, partly due to inadequate technology.
Single-use textile medical protection solutions against infections create overwhelming amounts of biohazard waste Fabric can act as a vehicle for pathogen transmission, while antibacterial treatments contribute to antimicrobial resistance, resulting in 1.27 million annual deaths.
Transforming the Textile Industry with Hypoallergenic & Recyclable Fabric
Respectlife's super-hydrophobic polypropylene fabric prevents the adhesion of bacteria without causing bacterial mutation.
Hypoallergenic and compatible with living cells, tissues, organs, and systems without toxicity risks, this fabric is fully recyclable and reduces the footprint in terms of water, energy, and detergent consumption.
Reducing Water, Energy, & Detergent Use in medical textiles with Hydrophobic Polypropylene Fabric
0,6 L
of water is used per kg of fabric
By utilizing a dry dyeing process, this innovative fabric addresses the harmful effects of textile dyeing on water ecosystems Its minimal water absorption resists stains, promoting water conservation, lower energy usage, and reduced detergent requirements, and its recyclability offers the potential for creating new products, contributing to a circular economy.
RespectLife provides antibacterial reusable fabrics for:
- Hospitals
- Health medical centers
- Industrial laundries
- Sportswear producers
The benefits of RespectLife antibacterial fabric
Respectlife's fabric's antibacterial features - achieved without biocides - don't contribute to bacterial resistance concerns and enhance safety in medical centers.
Its applications extend beyond healthcare, making it ideal for sportswear as it effectively prevents odor. This fabric significantly reduces carbon emissions and water consumption during laundry and dyeing.
Sandbox Program
Batch #5
HQ Country
Italy
Area
Sustainable Materials
Industry
Apparel & Fashion
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