Treatments

Materie Prime Materassi is available to submit its tissues to an extremely wide range of treatments, which include, among others, also Thermotech. This type of treatment is suitable for mattresses that provide greater thermal interaction between the fabric and end user, and is an operation of temperature control based on microcapsules of PCM

 

 

 

Thermotech
Sometimes, surrounding environment and raw materials like Foam and Visco, can represent an inconvenient, concerning the overheating of human body and sleeping area.
Considering this issue a top priority, and following the latest trends in the Bedding Industry, Flexitex® developed Thermotech®, a thermo-regulator treatment, as indicated by name, made of PCM micro-capsules.
These PCM´s (Phase Change Material) are paraffin materials, applied in fabrics, changing their physical condition (solid to liquid and vice-versa) according to body temperature variations. So, when the surrounding environment or body temperature increases, the micro-capsules absorbs energy/heat, and stores it temporarily, reversely releasing energy/heat when temperature decreases, keeping the sense of a nice thermo comfort zone.

 

ultrafresh
ULTRA-FRESH treatment allows mattress fabrics to keep characteristics of hygiene, protection and wellbeing.
It will preserve the functionality and the appearance of high quality fabrics:
– Preventing the growth of bacteria, assuring product freshness even when is used intense-fully;
– Protecting the fabric against unpleasant odors;
– Improving the quality and properties of the products.

 

Silver plus
Fabrics treated with SILVER PLUS®, possess a natural defence against bacteria, inhibiting their growth.
The use of Nanotechnology by means of silver ions enhances the life time of fabrics keeping them clean and fresh.
For this treatment we can highlight the following characteristics:
– Prevents the uninhibited multiplication of bacteria;
– Prevents the appearance of bad odors;
– Outstanding resistance to washing;
– No influence on the natural balance of the skin;
– No formation of bacteria resistance.

 

aloe vera
Always interested in pleasing their Clients, Flexitex® has naturally incorporated in their range of Finishing/Treatment Products, Aloe Vera.
Following Market demands, concerning health and wellbeing as a priority, this treatment solution became an obvious one to Flexitex®.
With the application of Softeners rich in natural nutrients such as: Minerals, Vitamins and Amino-acids, taken out from the Aloe Vera leaf; this treatment provides a nice and soft touch to the fabrics;

 

Bayscent
The BAYSCENT® finishing has the prestige of being developed by Bayer’s laboratory and are characterized by one of the following functionalities:
BAYSCENT® SCENTS
With the application of microcapsules it’s possible to incorporate essential oils that with their rupture release pleasant fragrances, like vanilla and strawberry. In this line of scents we can highlight the aromawellness that contain selected natural fragrances that enrich the fibres with therapeutical and relaxing properties:
1) Body lotion that with it’s scent of ylang- ylang allows the sensation of freshness and cleaning in the fabrics.
2) Lavender that has a straight relation with aromatherapy.
BAYSCENT® NEUTRALIZER
This technology is capable of protecting the fabrics against bad odours, eliminating them as they appear.

 

Sanitized
The label of SANITIZED® quality is the recognized symbol for protection, security, hygiene and well-being of the products.
SANITIZED® preserves the functionality and the appearance of all kind of fabrics, and have the following characteristics:
– Antibacterial protection;
– It will prevent the fabric from unpleasant odors;
– Reduces the formation of fungus.

 

Aromas
This treatment permits the application of micro-capsule scents in different fibres such as Cotton, Polyester, etc, releasing a pleasant fragrance at the moment of sleeping.
With a vast variety of scents, which gives important benefits to human health (Aromatherapy), these fragrances fulfil all the safety regulations, based on toxicological and dermatological tests. Certify by IFRA (International Fragrance Association) and the institute RIFM (Research institute for Fragrance Materials).
This treatment presents a resistant performance up to 30 domestic washes at 40ºC temperatures.

 

e-balance
The minus ion effect has been known for many years. A recent research verified that it becomes a factor of corporal and physiological equilibrium.
Following this research Flexitex®, developed e-balance® obtained by pulverization and dispersion of natural bioceramics.
Advantages:
– Lead’s an individual mental status in a stable direction;
– It’s effective in tiredness recoveries;
– Promotes a healthy maintenance of metabolism.

 

thermotech
The new age of this finish allows superior thermoregulation and comfort.
In bed environment, moisture transport is determined by the climate in the room. In accordance with the climate conditions, Thermotech aqua® absorbs and then releases moisture back into the environment creating a healthy equilibrium and comfort.
The moisture content in fabrics treated with Thermotech aqua® helps to prevent static charge and uncomfortable shocks that can occur in a dry atmosphere.

 

Insecta
It is well known that most diseases related with fevers in humans are transmitted by mosquitoes, and nevertheless dust mites that commonly develop in our mattresses are the main cause for rhinitis and allergic asthma.
In order to answer to this problem, FLEXITEX® uses an application widely tested, based on permethrin.
INSECTATM acts as a repellent to mosquitoes and as an insecticide to dust mites, helping to avoid these diseases.

 

Mirawave
MirawaveTM is a polyester fiber of high performance, with excelent beneficts to the human health. It incorporates bio-ceramics (ilite) and silver ions (Ag+).
This fiber has the following advantages:
Far infrared radiation (FIR): the ilite gives off far infrared rays similar to the ones of the human body allowing to:
– improve blood circulation;
– strengthem the body’s immune system;
– Thermoregulation;
– Anti bacterial protection;
– Prevents the appearance of bad odors;
– Soft touch.

 

HealthGuard
The HealthGuardTM treatment is a unique and revolutionary, dual action textile technology, designed to protect fabrics against a large variety of micro organisms and biting insects that can cause allergies and other serious illnesses.
HealthguardTM has the following advantages:
– Protects fabrics against bacteria, fungi and mites.
– Repels mosquitoes and other biting insects.
– Prevents deterioration, discolouration and staining for longer lasting fabrics.
– Protects against odour causing bacteria to ensure fresher fabrics.
– Hypoallergenic.
– Highly durable.
– Highly compatible with other treatments such as flame retardants, water repellents and thermoregulatory.
The above characteristics guarantee the highest level of HIGINE, SAFETY AND WELL BEING, essential for your mattress ticking.

 

Flexicare
Flame retardant
Norma Europea EN 597 parte 1 & 2

 

FlexiGuard
Mites are often the cause of allergies and irritations that disturb our sleep and well-being.
Having this in mind, FLEXITEX® developed a fabric with FLEXIGUARD® guarantee, with hinders the reproduction of dust mites and inhibits de development of allergens.
25% of all allergies and 50% of all asthmatic problems are provoked by mites and domestic dust.
Especially treated to assure long-lasting hygienic freshness, in accordance with the most rigorous international quality norms, FLEXIGUARD® prevents the formation of unpleasant odours and hinders the development of agents harmful to health.

 

teflon
Fabrics using this treatment have the ability to postpone the absorption of liquids.
In many cases, that is essential to keep it self-care, allowing the fabric to be resistant against spots caused by usual accidents at home.