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Grace LeBlanc
Independent Consultant
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Grace LeBlanc
Independant Consultant
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Why is Norwex Microfiber superior to others?
Finer - Norwex microfiber is up to seven times finer than other inferior retail microfiber. This allows our fiber to pick up and hold more dirt and bugs.
Unique - In addition to being finer, all Norwex microfiber products are knitted or sewn in a unique way that makes them perfect for their individual application.
Durable - Norwex microfiber is stronger and can be laundered up to 500 times.
Guarantee - All Norwex microfiber products come with a 2-year warranty.
Antibacterial - Norwex Antibacterial microfiber products not only pick up more dirt, dust and germs from a surface, they also sanitize themselves so next time they are used they reduce the risk of cross-contaminating surfaces.
History of Silver
Throughout history, people have taken advantage of the antimicrobial properties of silver.
The Greeks and Romans stored water and other drinks in silver as it was believed this kept the liquids fresh.
During the plagues in Europe, wealthy families ate from silver plates and utensils, in the hope that silver might protect them from the disease that was claiming their neighbors' lives.
The expression 'born with a silver spoon in the mouth' had a dual meaning. Not only did it refer to wealth, it also referred to health. People were eating off silver spoons because they knew that an infection couldn't survive on silver.
Today many products are produced using silver to give antibacterial properties to that surface. Silver antibacterial socks, silver soap, silver-lined curtains in hospitals silver-lined bandages for treating burns, silver-lined bandaids, silver toothbrushes etc.
How Silver works
Silver interrupts a cell's ability to form chemical bonds essential to its survival. Although there are many complex ways silver works, the simplest function is its ability to disable the enzyme that one-celled bacteria, viruses and fungi need for their oxygen metabolism.
The results of our testing show that the bacteria in the microfiber itself were reduced by more than 99.99% after 24 hours, while a normal microfiber had a bacteria growth of 14,000.
The Antibacterial agent within the Norwex microfiber demonstrates its effectiveness against strains of pathogenic bacteria and yeast, for example: E.Coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus vulgaris, Salmonella typhi, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus faecalis, Streptococcus pyogenes, Candida albicans, MRSA, SARS
During testing our agent was shown to begin breaking down bacteria immediately upon contact and to achieve a reduction better than 99% after 24 hours. Because the agent is part of the material the antibacterial effect lasts the lifetime of the product.
In this test we compared the bacterial growth of normal microfiber vs. Norwex Antibacterial Microfiber.
Cotton fibers could also have been used for this test, however as cotton does not pick up nearly so much dirt or germs from a surface (instead it pushes the dirt and germs from one surface onto the next) we needed to have two cloths with the same amount of debris and germs in them to properly test the growth in the fibers over the 24 hours.
Due to the nature of these bacteria, all tests were conducted in a controlled laboratory environment, and may not be a 100% true representation of normal living environments. As such, it's not known if the same results are true in an uncontrolled environment.
Throughout history, people have taken advantage of the antimicrobial properties of silver.
The Greeks and Romans stored water and other drinks in silver as it was believed this kept the liquids fresh.
During the plagues in Europe, wealthy families ate from silver plates and utensils, in the hope that silver might protect them from the disease that was claiming their neighbors' lives.
The expression 'born with a silver spoon in the mouth' had a dual meaning. Not only did it refer to wealth, it also referred to health. People were eating off silver spoons because they knew that an infection couldn't survive on silver.
Today many products are produced using silver to give antibacterial properties to that surface. Silver antibacterial socks, silver soap, silver-lined curtains in hospitals silver-lined bandages for treating burns, silver-lined bandaids, silver toothbrushes etc.
How Silver works
Silver interrupts a cell's ability to form chemical bonds essential to its survival. Although there are many complex ways silver works, the simplest function is its ability to disable the enzyme that one-celled bacteria, viruses and fungi need for their oxygen metabolism.
The results of our testing show that the bacteria in the microfiber itself were reduced by more than 99.99% after 24 hours, while a normal microfiber had a bacteria growth of 14,000.
The Antibacterial agent within the Norwex microfiber demonstrates its effectiveness against strains of pathogenic bacteria and yeast, for example: E.Coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus vulgaris, Salmonella typhi, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus faecalis, Streptococcus pyogenes, Candida albicans, MRSA, SARS
During testing our agent was shown to begin breaking down bacteria immediately upon contact and to achieve a reduction better than 99% after 24 hours. Because the agent is part of the material the antibacterial effect lasts the lifetime of the product.
In this test we compared the bacterial growth of normal microfiber vs. Norwex Antibacterial Microfiber.
Cotton fibers could also have been used for this test, however as cotton does not pick up nearly so much dirt or germs from a surface (instead it pushes the dirt and germs from one surface onto the next) we needed to have two cloths with the same amount of debris and germs in them to properly test the growth in the fibers over the 24 hours.
Due to the nature of these bacteria, all tests were conducted in a controlled laboratory environment, and may not be a 100% true representation of normal living environments. As such, it's not known if the same results are true in an uncontrolled environment.
The Wonders of Norwex Microfiber
What is microfiber?
One of the most important technological developments in recent years has been the ability to produce extremely fine fibers. These "micro-fibers" are of an even finer quality than natural fibers such as silk. In many products it is the luxurious feel and look of the fabrics, which makes the microfiber so special. In others it is their unique physical and mechanical performance which makes this fabric unique. With Norwex microfiber, we focus on the physical and mechanical performance in our product line.
Textile fibers are measured in grams per 10,000 meters (dtex). For a fiber to be considered a microfiber it must be 1 dtex or finer. This means a single thread of 10,000 meters must weigh less than 1 gram.
Norwex's microfiber has a dtex of 0.14. One gram of Norwex microfiber will span over 70,000 meters. In each Norwex Enviro Cloth there is approximately 2,900km of microfiber, or 2.9 million meters.
Used dry these fibers produce an electrostatic charge whic attracts and holds dust particles. When wet the fibers use capillary vacuum force to pull moisture and grease from the surface up into the fibers.
Norwex Microfiber uses capillary action to pull dirt and grease within the fibers and away from the surface.
Normal Cotton Fiber only attracks some dirt and spreads the rest around the surface.
How does it work?
Dry for dusting: The static effect created when using Norwex microfiber cloths dry enhances the microfiber's ability to hold dust particles. As you lightly wipe the surface, the fibers produce positive electrostatic charges that attract dust which has a negative charge like a huge magnet.
Moist for cleaning: Norwex microfiber holds up to seven times its weight in water. These microfibers act like bionic sponges that use capillary vacuum force to pull dirt, bacteria, grease and water into its microfibers and away from the surface leaving it reesidue free and squeaky clean.
What is microfiber?
One of the most important technological developments in recent years has been the ability to produce extremely fine fibers. These "micro-fibers" are of an even finer quality than natural fibers such as silk. In many products it is the luxurious feel and look of the fabrics, which makes the microfiber so special. In others it is their unique physical and mechanical performance which makes this fabric unique. With Norwex microfiber, we focus on the physical and mechanical performance in our product line.
Textile fibers are measured in grams per 10,000 meters (dtex). For a fiber to be considered a microfiber it must be 1 dtex or finer. This means a single thread of 10,000 meters must weigh less than 1 gram.
Norwex's microfiber has a dtex of 0.14. One gram of Norwex microfiber will span over 70,000 meters. In each Norwex Enviro Cloth there is approximately 2,900km of microfiber, or 2.9 million meters.
Used dry these fibers produce an electrostatic charge whic attracts and holds dust particles. When wet the fibers use capillary vacuum force to pull moisture and grease from the surface up into the fibers.
Norwex Microfiber uses capillary action to pull dirt and grease within the fibers and away from the surface.
Normal Cotton Fiber only attracks some dirt and spreads the rest around the surface.
How does it work?
Dry for dusting: The static effect created when using Norwex microfiber cloths dry enhances the microfiber's ability to hold dust particles. As you lightly wipe the surface, the fibers produce positive electrostatic charges that attract dust which has a negative charge like a huge magnet.
Moist for cleaning: Norwex microfiber holds up to seven times its weight in water. These microfibers act like bionic sponges that use capillary vacuum force to pull dirt, bacteria, grease and water into its microfibers and away from the surface leaving it reesidue free and squeaky clean.
Microfiber studies
Laboratory testing has proven that the new Enviro Cloth is effective against E. Coli, Salmonella, Bird Flu, SARS and many other strains of bacteria
Bird flu
Hospital test
SARS
Micro-organism eradication
Laboratory testing has proven that the new Enviro Cloth is effective against E. Coli, Salmonella, Bird Flu, SARS and many other strains of bacteria
Bird flu
Hospital test
SARS
Micro-organism eradication
Why do we need Antibacterial Microfiber?
As microfiber removes so much solution, bacteria and grease from a surface, it is extremely important that your cloths don't become a breeding ground for more bugs like your old smelly kitchen cloths.
To thermally clean and sanitize microfiber cloths, they need to be laundered above 77 degrees for more than 15 minutes. Norwex microfiber can be laundered up to 95 degrees Celsius. Inferior cloths cannot withstand this temperature, so they are never fully sanitized, meaning you can be spreading bacteria and germs next time you use them.
The new Norwex Antibacterial Microfiber does not disinfect the surface you clean by killing the germs on it; it removes the germs from the surface and collects them in the cloth. The silver agent inside the microfibers then inhibits the growth of the germs which eventually causes them to suffocate and die.
The new microfiber should be regarded as a complement to regular practices, as it will help prevent the transfer of germs to your hands while cleaning and help prevent cross-contamination. Germs removed are retained within the antibacterial microfiber and many common household germs will be killed within a few minutes.