More About Silver

Is Silver Safe? Is the silverfibre safe?

Silver is widely used today in medical products and in consumer products. In fact, the very first drug most people receive when they are born is silver nitrate, in the form of eye drops. Today, silver is used in everything from burn care products for infection control to eating utensils. The best colloquial example is the abundance of silver fillings for dental repair (although there has been a movement away from silver because of the dangers of the mercury that was used with it in the past).
The silverfibre is extremely safe because it is made with pure silver. Prestigious institutions throughout the world have validated the antimicrobial performance and safety of the silverfibre in published medical journals.

How long does the silverfibre protection last?

The protection lasts for the life of the textile. Silver is permanently and irreversibly bound to the surface of a fibre to create the silverfibre. It cannot wash off or wear off. Tests confirm that even after more than 240 washes there was virtually no reduction in performance.

Are some people allergic to silver?

Some people are allergic to silver jewellery and make the assumption that they are allergic to silver. On the contrary, silver jewellery is made of an alloy called “sterling silver” and the people are allergic to the various other metals in its makeup. The silverfibre is made with pure silver—there have been no documented cases of allergies to pure silver.

What kind of testing has been performed on the silverfibre?

The silverfibre is registered with the EPA and has more than 12 years of published clinical research supporting its safety and claims. The silverfibre is also used in many of Class 1 and Class 2 FDA approved medical devices. The top medical institutions in the world, including Johns Hopkins and the National Institute of Health, have tested, approved of and currently use the silverfibre.

Should I be nervous about using an antimicrobial?

Yes, if it is not made from silverfibre. A silverfibre is not like other antimicrobial products. First, the silverfibre is natural and there is no fear of toxicity. Second, the silverfibre has all of the requisite regulatory approvals. Third, the silverfibre is not just an antimicrobial. It happens to be the best antimicrobial product, but it also has many other valuable attributes. These garments are produced according to OEKOTEX 100 standard, which means absolutely free of any hazardous or toxic substances. They are medical products class I according European CE-Standard.