Parx Materials facemask acquires EU certification

Parx Materials NV has acquired official EU certification for a filtering half mask to protect against Covid-19 made with the addition of Saniconcentrate.

The Danish institute Force Certifications A/S (EU-notified body number 0200) verified that the product is in accordance with the recommended use no. PPE-R/0.2/075 and Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the EU.   

As well as the protective features required for a certified filtering half mask to protect against Covid-19, the Parx technology provides an additional layer of protection. The Parx technology has been integrated into the outer layers of the mask. This means these knitted materials have been produced with the addition of Saniconcentrate, making them resistant to bacterial and viral contamination.

Textiles produced with Saniconcentrate have been thoroughly tested by independent laboratories, according to a press release.

The functionality of the Parx Materials technology provided as Saniconcentrate relies on a non-toxic, biocompatible element that is integrated into the material to modify or improve the mechanical/physical properties of the material, making them resistant to the adhesion and proliferation of bacteria, viruses, moulds, fungi, biofilm and fouling. The technology does not involve any toxic chemical and does not migrate out. As the technology is not leaching away or wearing off and nothing is consumed, the technology lasts throughout the entire lifetime of the product.  

This certified product filtering half mask against Covid-19 with the addition of the Parx Materials technology is available for OEM branding. Testing certificates and supervised product check certificates are available upon request.