Among metallic ions, silver ones are probably those to have the best anti-microbe properties as they are of highly reduced toxicity and in fact they have played a very important role in the development of modern medicine.

Silver has a wider range of action and induces less resistance in bacteria compared to most modern antibiotics.

One of the biggest problems in medicine is, for example, that of infections linked to the installation of devices or prosthetics: controlled silver emitting systems offer a chance of reducing such infections.

Modern Western medicine recognises that silver is the most effective anti-microbe agent. In fact, thanks to its properties today it is used to make a textile fibre used in assembling mattresses that are characterised for their durability over time and for their anti-mite and anti-microbe functions.

Anti-microbe

At the beginning of the 20th century it was considered the main antibiotic: in fact, it was applied in thin sheets to treat wounds. For about a decade now, silver fibre – obtained by a layer of pure silver joined to a textile fibre – has been used in the industrial sector and in the medical field. It was also recently launched on the large retail market for those looking for a safe and effective remedy against the formation of microbes.

Anti-static

Among all elements, silver has the highest values of electrical conductivity; this special characteristic allows annoying electro-static charges to dissipate immediately. This is why it is used to make a particular range of mattresses.

Radiating and reflecting

Thanks to its radiating (meaning it conserves body heat) and reflecting (uniform distribution of body heat outwards) power it regulates body temperature.

Permanent effect

Silver fibre is irreversibly linked to a polymer making them a single entity. This guarantees its anti-microbe function over time. This function permanently resists all washes.

Anti-microbe mechanism of silver ions

Silver ions react and connect with the enzymes of the microbe’s cell, prohibiting the enzymes’ activity and the reproduction of the microbes themselves thereby eliminating them.

Anti-odour

It has been proven that silver fibre has significant anti-odour properties.

Fabric used in the VISCOSOFT mattress