Cary firm developing silver-embedded, bacteria-fighting fabric
From fighting werewolves to bacteria, silver might be the weapon of choice. It’s been used for thousands of years to heal and protect, and now, it’s making a comeback with the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Cary company PurThread is harnessing the element’s power to develop fabrics with silver embedded in fiber that puts an end to bacteria and viruses. It sounds simple, but it is highly effective. A recent study from the University of Arizona found PurThread’s silver-embedded fabrics killed 99.99 percent of the seven top hospital pathogens, such as MRSA and E. coli, within four hours. PurThread Chief...
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