Viruferrin® is an innovative, protein-based antimicrobial, antibacterial, antiviral and anti-fungal textile coating.
In a project launched in August, 2021, Virustatic is working with sustainable chemists at UAL and the University of Leeds, to further develop our sustainability-driven antimicrobial Viruferrin® textile coating. Our project looks to shape the future of the antimicrobial textiles sector in order to replace the use of metal-based chemicals for the antimicrobial treatment of fabrics and textiles.
The BFTT is part of the Creative Industries Clusters Programme, funded by the Industrial Strategy Fund and delivered by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, part of UK Research & Innovation. BFTT aims to foster a new, creative business culture in which fashion, textiles and technology businesses – from small and medium enterprises to multinational companies – can use R&D as a mechanism for growth, positioning the industry as agents of new technology and materials development. BFTT is engaging with businesses such as Virustatic and the Government to develop a pipeline of talent to support the fashion, textile and technology businesses of the future, tapping into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) expertise, which aims to provide the creative skills and transdisciplinary innovation needed to support the sector.