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An antimicrobial is a substance that can destroy microorganisms or inhibit their growth, and the term is used primarily in relation to hazardous microorganisms (not to beneficial microbes). When discussing antimicrobials, it is important to understand what a microbe is to begin with. As the name suggests, a microbe, or microorganism, is a microscopically small organism that may exist as a single or multi-celled organism. The term microorganism includes the following types: bacteria, viruses, archaea, fungi, algae and yeast.

Of these types of microbes we tend to be the most familiar with bacteria, viruses and fungi. These are typically the microorganisms which are the most present (and often problematic) in our everyday lives.

As mentioned above, the term antimicrobial is most often associated with hazardous microbes. There are beneficial microorganisms which, for example, contribute to a healthy human digestive system. On the other hand, there are many microorganisms which can be harmful to humans, animals, plants and entire ecosystems, and others which can damage surfaces, cause changes to degradation, or release bad odors. Against these negative effects, we may decide to use science-based technologies to destroy or inhibit microbes – these technologies are known as antimicrobials.

There are a variety of mechanisms by which an antimicrobials can destroy or inhibit microbes. These mechanisms are also called the ‘mode of action’. Examples are: disruption of cell wall or cell membrane integrity, inhibition of protein synthesis, inhibition of nucleic acid synthesis, and inhibition of metabolic pathways.

Hande cooperates with sanitized and integrates antibacterial materials into the fabric production process, making the fabric have a more comprehensive and lasting antibacterial and mildew-proof effect.

Hande healthy fabric is extensively utilized in schools, hospitals, and other settings where health is of paramount importance.