Anti-microbial technology could make infections a thing of the past
If you think tossing your clothes in the washing machine is the only way to ensure they are clean and free of germs, think again. A new technology developed by researchers at the University of Georgia not only allows you to sanitize fabrics with just a spray can, but a single application lasts for the entire life of the clothing item. The anti-microbial treatment is light years ahead of similar products, and the technology behind it is already available for licensing by any company willing to pay.
This isn't the first sanitizing technology made specifically for fabrics, but it's an order of magnitude more versatile and much longer lasting. Other treatments which promise to keep items such as hospital gowns, athletic gear, and personal items sanitary require the formula to be applied during the manufacturing process, and have a tendency to lose their luster over time. The University of Georgia's version can be applied at any time to a seemingly endless list of fabric types, and can withstand countless washes while remaining fully active.
Many segments could benefit from the newly available product — which will most likely be used in spray can form — such as medicine, food packaging, and sporting goods. Hospitals could greatly reduce the risk of post-surgery infection by using garments and bandages treated with the powerful spray. Of course, until a spray is developed that takes the stains out of clothes without a wash, you'll still need to keep your washing machine handy.
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