Drawing on technological expertise developed in the sportswear world Cifra has created Warp Mask, an exclusive generation of anti-viral garments and accessories made using Q-SKIN powered by AMNI VIRUS-BAC OFF. As per a Knitting Industry report,the innovative polyamide yarn, developed in the Solvay Group’s research laboratories, is distributed and produced in Europe by Fulgar, which for several seasons has worked with Cifra to create cutting edge clothing solutions.

Q-SKIN powered by AMNI VIRUS-BAC OFF is effective against bacterial growth and virus transmission, thanks to the antiviral and antibacterial agent permanently incorporated into its polymer matrix, Fulgar explains. Electrical affinity with the proteins in the external structure of the virus means that this agent prevents fabrics becoming a host surface for virus and bacteria, thus reducing the risk of contamination, it adds. The yarn’s antiviral properties have been tested by an independent laboratory in line with the international textile protocols set out in the ISO 18184 standard for the determination of antiviral activity of textile products, Fulgar says.

In fact, the antiviral and antibacterial properties of Q-SKIN polyamide powered by AMNI VIRUS-BAC OFF are permanent, so garments including this yarn provide long-lasting benefits that remain unaltered over time, unlike clothing given dye treatments whose effect is limited by the number of washes the items have undergone, says the Castel Goffredo based fibre producer.