FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Antimicrobial
Surface Protection Film for Public Transport Upholstery by General
Silicones
Suppressing
the Spread of Viruses, Fungi, and Bacteria
Hsinchu,
Taiwan, August 31, 2021 - Experienced silicone product
manufacturer General Silicones (GS) is sharing information on how its
vegan leather material made of silicone rubber is an attractive
material for use in public transport. Vast numbers of daily passengers
frequently use the public transportation systems in the major cities of
this world. Even the most stringent cleaning efforts will not prevent
surfaces from being quickly touched by many passengers.
Not only are these areas frequently touched surfaces where bacteria and
other microbes can quickly spread, but there are also certain areas
that are rarely cleaned, posing a risk of cross-contamination to
passengers. While a surface may seem clean when dry, many infections
can spread via seemingly clean surfaces from one passenger to another.
Antimicrobial upholstery fabrics and laminates are a powerful strategy
to provide safe surfaces in public transport. This includes seats,
tables, handrails, and other commonly touched exteriors.
The antimicrobial laminates based on Compo-SiL®
silicone rubber benefit
from a robust formula that helps in diminishing the growth of bacteria,
viruses, and fungi quickly upon contact. At the same time, the
inertness of silicone rubber to bleach and other cleaning agent allows
cleaning crews to sanitize carriages, buses, and trains quickly without
concern of damaging any material.
A
Vegan Leather for Upholstery in Public Transportation
The publics' request for vegan products is constantly growing. Even for
the first-class and luxury market segment, the perceptions and demands
of the clientele are changing. Implementing materials that adapt to the
market trends and offer additional advantages align companies with
long-term trends. Silicone is an excellent material for vegan leather
products. Unlike plastic-based faux leather products, it is non-toxic,
durable, and does not age under light and extreme temperatures. It is
not toxic and acts as a flame retardant. General Silicone is
manufacturing silicone products for over 50 years and brings this
experience into its vegan leather product line. Surface embossment and
color can be adjusted for clients to perfectly mimics matte, glossy,
velvet, fiber, bovine, cow leather feel and follow any Pantone color
grading requests.
As a hassle-free cleaning solution, Compo-SiL®
vegan leather can cover
the entire bus and train seats and offers unique customization options
through digital printing. The patented technology of Compo-SiL®
allows
the different fabric to be installed with regular hot-melt glue or PUR
adhesives. Seats can be fully covered with rubber sheets, or the
material can be cut and trimmed to be used for added accent touch for
accessories like headrests and hand rests side panels, and seat pads.
In addition, unique to Compo-SiL®
is its ability to print security
instructions, logos, or artistic designs on the inner side of the
rubber sheets. The outer layer of the material protects the prints from
aging and damage through use, cleaning, and the environment.
An
Eco-Friendly Fabric for Public Transportation
The recent surge in environmental consciousness has forced governments
and industries to reevaluate their policies. More and more enterprises
are seeking sustainable solutions, including suppliers to public
transportation systems and public infrastructure. Silicone rubber has
properties that make it a unique sustainable alternative to plastic.
The manufacturing process is non-toxic and does not require toxic
solvents or additives to create this sustainable product. The material
itself is derived from silica, a silicon-based element, then combined
with carbon and oxygen, making it a much more environmentally conscious
alternative than current plastics.
Compo-SiL®
manufactures and customizes each shipment on demand. The
product is shipped globally in rolls, is storable, and can effortlessly
upgrade existing seatings or be used during manufacturing.
Sourcing managers and manufacturers interested in more information on Compo-SiL®
can contact General Silicones at [email protected].
About
General Silicones
General Silicones (GS) was founded in 1970 in Taipei, Taiwan, and is
now represented worldwide – including Europe, China, Japan, and
South-East Asian countries. GS is a major distributor of silicone
materials and an active silicone products manufacturer with ISO 9001,
IATF 16949, and ISO 14001 certifications. The company has manufacturing
plants in Hsinchu, Taiwan; Wujiang, China; and Bac Giang, Vietnam. With
decades of experience in this field, GS has the ability and capacity to
provide a wide range of silicone products for many industries,
including medical, automobile, consumer products, electronics, and IT.
For more information about GS, please visit www.generalsilicones.com.
For more information on Compo-SiL®,
please visit www.compo-sil.com