The All New Product From Holme Valley Blinds now available.

Vertical & Roller blinds are now available in Inherently Biocote Fabrics, these new fabrics are ideal for the NHS Trust, Medical Center's, Nursing Homes etc.

The Vertical headrails are also available with a Biocote white coating, supplied with Biocote wand controls which allow you to draw and tilt the blind to and position to give you the maximum light control and help prevent cross-contamination.

This product is manufactured to British Standards

What is Biocote?

The Biocote product ranges should be used typically where there exists high frequency traffic, or in areas where special requirements have been catered for e.g. Hospitals, Food handling where there is a potential for cross-contamination by harmful bacteria.

Our new, non-toxic, patent-protected additive, inhabits the growth of potentially harmful bacteria and fungi, effectively providing additional hygiene protection for workforces and business, particularly in the Healthcare, food and education. This coating is provided as standard on most major components of this range with the Biocote logo.

When  combined with the range of fabrics, supplying you with the perfect solution to the problems of solar glare and heat gain, and provide the privacy required in the healthcare environment.

Features:

• No loose hanging cords or chains for patient safety particularly children

• Wand can be removed for cleaning

• The wand controls both traversing of the louvers and tilt

• Headrail system provides an equal louvre overlap

• Flexible split and single draw options

• Available in white headrail only

• The high traffic areas of the product, the handle and wand have Biocote content to prevent cross-contamination

FAQ

What is Biocote?

A unique anti-microbial product solutions to minimise the risk of cross-contamination.=

How long does it last?

Because Biocote is built into the material, whether it be powder coating of polymer, it is designed to last the lifetime of the product. It will not leach of migrate from the material and will not wash out or be removed by cleaning process.

How is it applied?

This depends on the product being used:

Powder coating: As the active ingredient is incorporated during manufacturing process of the powder coating the Biocote powder is applied in the same method as standard powder coatings. No change in the process conditions have been required.

Gel Coat: Again the active ingredient is incorporated during the manufacturing process of the gel coat and it can be used in the same way as standard gel coats.

Plastics: The Biocote is applied via an additive into the moulding/manufacturing process and will therefore be present throughout the material. No changes in the moulding conditions are required.

In all cases there are no changes in the health and safety requirements over and above standard manufacturing of the different types of materials.

Does it affect the properties of the product?

Biocote has no effect on the mechanical or physical properties of the treated product apart from imparting excellent anti-microbial properties.

Is Biocote effective against MRSA and other antibiotic resistant bacteria?

Yes, Biocote does not function in the same way as antibiotics and therefore, to date, no bacteria have become resistant to Biocote as they have become resistant to  some antibiotics

Has it been tested?

Yes, all products are independently tested to demonstrate the effectiveness of the product throughout its lifetime.

Which bacteria is Biocote actually effective against?

Biocote is affective against a wide range of gram negative bacteria as well as moulds and fungi.

Examples of organisms tested against are as follows:

• Staphylococcus Aureus (including MRSA)

• Escherichia Coll (E-Coll)

• Listeria Monocytogenes

• Streptococcus Faecalis

• Salmonella Enteritides

• Aspergillus Niger (Black Mould)