Advanced bed linens are the latest development in battle against acquired Infections The latest advancement in the battle against acquired infections isn't a new antibiotic drug, surgical procedure, protective apparel or even a sanitizer. It is bed linens treated with HaloShield, a patented technology that harnesses the antimicrobial properties of chlorine bleach to kill infection-causing pathogens.

Healthcare professionals have long considered bed linen to be a potential source of bacteria colonization and cross infection. In fact, guidelines from the CDC as well as the Fundamentals of Nursing textbook warn practitioners to "handle contaminated textiles and fabrics with minimum agitation to avoid contamination of air, surfaces and persons."

How Does HaloShield Work?

HaloShield is a special treatment applied to the sheet during the manufacturing process that harnesses the power of chlorine bleach to destroy the actual cell walls of the microbe, leaving nothing left to regenerate. As the HaloShield treated sheets are laundered with chlorine bleach, the special HaloShield treatment will grab the chlorine molecules and anchor them to the surface of the HaloShield treatment. When microbes come into contact with the sheet, the chlorine kills the microbes within minutes.

HaloShield antimicrobial enhancing solutions harness the broad killing power of chlorine* to quickly and cost-effectively leaving the item clean and fresh.

Benefits:

• Extends and prolongs the proven killing power of chlorine bleach
• Proven effective
• Cleaner work and home environment
• Cost-effective
• Convenient
• Rechargeable
• Good value, long-term effectiveness

Laundry protocols have long relied on chlorine-based sanitizers to kill and contain the spread of infection-causing viruses and bacteria in bed linens and other materials. Chlorine is perhaps the best antimicrobial agent in the world. HaloShield is the first and only coating that prolongs and enhances chlorine's antimicrobial properties between launderings. The antimicrobial properties of the chlorine are renewed each time the HaloShield sheet is laundered in an EPA-registered chlorine-based sanitizer, consistent with standard laundry protocol.

HaloShield is Effective, Safe and Automatic. 99.9% of bacteria are killed within minutes of contacting HaloShield treated sheets laundered with chlorine bleach. Best of all, the power of HaloShield will last the lifetime of the fabric! Even after 75 launderings, 99.8% of bacteria are killed within minutes. HaloShield is also safe. HaloShield sheets have undergone extensive toxicology and skin irritation testing and were found to be non-irritating to the skin. HaloShield is automatic. No monitoring or special procedures to follow.

HaloShield is thus a smart, protective measure that will add strength to your infection control protocol.

HaloShield are available in the following configuration

• Flat woven sheets - 60" x 108" 
• Knit contour sheets - 19oz - 
• Woven pillowcases - 43" x 34"

Sold in quantities of five dozen (60) only.