Hygiene and cleanliness have now become key considerations in\ninterior design, influencing not only management and maintenance but\nalso the selection of materials. This trend is driving building material\nmanufacturers to develop products that combine additional protective\nfunctions with aesthetic requirements.<\/p>\n
One such development is the Infiniti Granite Tile, which utilises\nGERM SAFE technology. This technology employs Silver Ion Protection\n(Ag+) integrated into the glaze layer during the production process.<\/p>\n
Developed by PT Surya Multi Cemerlang, a company under the Platinum\nCeramics Group, this technology is designed so that the antibacterial\nfeature is an inherent part of the material, rather than merely an\nadditional coating applied to the surface.<\/p>\n
Jali Wijaya, Marketing Director of PT Surya Multi Cemerlang, stated\nthat GERM SAFE technology uses Silver Ions (Ag+) integrated directly\ninto the glaze layer. The technology is claimed to help inhibit\nbacterial growth by up to 99.9 per cent, based on testing under specific\nconditions.<\/p>\n
\u201cInfiniti Granite Tile presents GERM SAFE with Silver Ion (Ag+)\ntechnology integrated directly into the glaze layer, helping to inhibit\nbacterial growth by up to 99.9 per cent. We hope this innovation can\nserve as a choice for consumers to support more hygienic spaces,\u201d said\nJali.<\/p>\n
According to company materials, GERM SAFE has undergone laboratory\ntesting against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus under certain\nconditions. The test results demonstrated the technology\u2019s ability to\nhelp inhibit bacterial growth by up to 99.9 per cent.<\/p>\n
The integration of Silver Ions (Ag+) is performed on the glaze layer\nduring the manufacturing process. With this approach, the antibacterial\nfeature is not placed as an additional layer applied after the material\nhas finished production.<\/p>\n
This technology is intended for materials used in spaces with high\nhygiene requirements, such as healthcare facilities, hotels and\nhospitality areas, educational institutions, sports facilities,\ncommercial spaces, and residential homes.<\/p>\n
In addition to the antibacterial feature, Infiniti Granite Tile also\npossesses scratch-resistant and stain-resistant characteristics. These\nfeatures are part of the considerations for using materials in spaces\nthat require durability and ease of maintenance.<\/p>\n
Jali noted that the development of this technology is aimed at\naddressing the needs of consumers who are beginning to consider the\nfunctional aspects of materials alongside their appearance.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe hope GERM SAFE can be a choice for consumers who consider not\nonly aesthetics but also hygiene aspects when selecting materials for\ntheir spaces,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
The development of materials with antibacterial features shows that\nthe function of building materials is evolving. Materials previously\nchosen primarily for aesthetics and durability can now also be\nconsidered based on additional functions that support spatial needs.<\/p>\n
For facilities with specific cleanliness requirements, the choice of\nmaterial is one part of an overall space management strategy. However,\nthe use of antibacterial materials should still be viewed as a\nsupporting element and not a replacement for necessary cleaning and\nsanitation procedures.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/antibacterial-technology-becomes-new-consideration-in-material-selection-for-interior-spaces-1789664274", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }