Anti-MRSA silver pyjamas trialled
Link: BBC NEWS
Pyjamas and bed linen made with silver cloth are being trialled in a hospital to help combat the MRSA superbug. Experts at Barts and The London NHS Trust hope to prove that silver can be used to clear MRSA on the skin and thus protect vulnerable patients. The specially created fabrics will be used at the Lister Hospital in Stevenage, Herts, over the next year. Dr Peter Wilson said a successful trial "would transform the way we tackle certain infections, particularly MRSA".
Silver is known for its antibacterial properties. Samsung has introduced a washing machine that adds silver to clothing. EcoQuest's LaundryPure (tm) is a device that adds silver, hydrogen peroxide gas and activated oxygen to the water before it enters the washing machine. In both cases, laundered fabrics are 99%+ bacteria free and the residual silver continues to have an antibacterial effect for some period of time. With the LaundryPure (tm), one is usually able to launder without the use of detergents, bleach or fabric softeners.
Posted by: Leo Jungblut | Thursday, 08 February 2007 at 14:37
All anti-MRSA initiatives have to be welcomed but why is it that such expensive specialist measures are being trialled when they are not necessary? Ordinary gowns, etc can be worn and cleaned with AQ+, rendering them 100% bug-free.
Posted by: Ray Russell | Friday, 09 February 2007 at 12:58
Silver is also effective at breaking the itch scratch cycle of eczematous skin
A new fabric has been introduced by Cotton Comfort / www.eczemaclothing.com which, for the 1st time combines 100% Organic cotton with silver technology and has obtained the Oeko-Tex standard 100 certification.
The silver ions are permanent for the life of the garment which ensures that none is leaked into our water supplies.This fabric can be boiled.
This fabric is effective at preventing cross infections and is no more expensive than regular cotton clothing.
Posted by: Dorothy Clark | Friday, 18 May 2007 at 12:05