As a market leader in healthcare textiles, Medline continuously pursues innovative technology and improved performance, particularly in the area of antimicrobial products. After extensive research and product testing, Medline is proud to introduce SILVERtouch^™ as our next-generation antimicrobial line of healthcare textiles.

SILVERtouch utilizes a unique, highly effective solution called SilverClear, which combines the power of silver ions with surface-active antimicrobial chemistry, delivering a fast kill rate across a broad spectrum of microbes (data on file, available upon request).

SILVERtouch also controls odors by protecting the article from the growth and multiplication of bacteria.

Our preliminary focus in the development of SILVERtouch was to ensure that it is effective, long-lasting and safe; however, we also recognize the importance of keeping the product as cost-effective as possible.

For approximately a nickel per day per bed, a much smaller premium than most silver-based products used in healthcare, your linens and garments can be protected from the growth and multiplication of a broad spectrum of pathogenic microorganisms.

Safety was key in Medline’s development of SILVERtouch textiles.

Unlike many antimicrobial treatments (particularly nanosilvers), the SilverClear technology used in SILVERtouch textiles has been confirmed to be safe both for the skin and for the environment.

This technology has undergone extensive testing and has been proven to be both non-toxic and non-irritating to the skin. (data on file)

Silver is widely regarded as a premium antimicrobial agent. It is used in a wide range of healthcare products from wound care dressings to catheters.

By delivering silver ions more rapidly than metallic silver or silver oxide, this revolutionary chemistry has a distinct advantage over competing silver-based technologies.

Unlike some other antimicrobial textile products, SILVERtouch is universally applicable and is practical for use in any laundering situation. There are no laundering restrictions, no need for special laundering additives and no changes to staff protocol required. The technology remains effective for the life of the product.

Not only is SILVERtouch by Medline highly effective and easy to implement, it is also a more cost-effective option than many other antimicrobial technologies available today.