Why touchguard™
touchguard™ was patented over a decade ago. The patent combines the coating specification and the printing process, making it the only protective surface coating of its type. touchguard™ provides the packaging, print and conversion industries with antimicrobial surface protection advancements, brand owners with product added value and the consumer with peace of mind by reducing the risk of cross contamination through touch.
Shifting consumer behaviours and attitudes towards hygiene, product protection and safety have had a profound long-term global impact on society. It has created unprecedented demand for hygiene focused, safe to touch and sustainable print, conversion and packaging solutions.
touchguard™ performance effectiveness, which lasts beyond the life of the product, has been recognised by printers, converters and world leading brand owners alike. It provides an additional layer of protection throughout international supply chains and ultimately, for the consumer.
The antimicrobial surface protection guaranteed by touchguard™ provides unrivalled performance compared to masterbatch alternatives. Furthermore, any masterbatch antimicrobial product requires additional coating post print to ensure complete performance.
touchguard™ patented techology
touchguard™ is the only effective coating and method of applying antimicrobial protection for the print and packaging industry. It is reassuringly patent protected in Great Britain, Europe and USA respectively against GB 2480275, EU 2569165 and US 13697366.
touchguard™ proven, trusted and tested
The only print surface solution on the market that can claim permanent 99.9% antimicrobial protection including SARS-Cov-2 (Covid-19). It is manufactured in the UK in accordance with ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 and is accredited to product relevant ISO recognised standards.
touchguard™ has been rigorously tested at independent laboratories to prove efficacy:
- ISO 21702: 2019 Anti Viral Activity against Feline Coronavirus/H1N1
- ISO 18184: 2020 Anti Viral Activity against Feline Coronavirus/H1N1
- ISO 22196: 2011 Anti Bacterial Activity against MRSA & E-Coli
- ISO 22196: 2011 Anti Bacterial Activity against Campylobacter on Hard Surfaces
- ISO 16615: Antibacterial Finishes on Textile Materials against Strap A & E-Coli
- EC 1935: The Non Migration of a Non Intentionally Added Substances (Silver Chloride)
- Compliant with BfR36 recommendations for food-contact materials.
- Additives listed on the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR), registered with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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