Project Description
PaperGard™
Designed for use in applications where surface protection is a priority reducing risk from bacteria or viral contamination.
This James Cropper paper innovation means there need not be a compromise of hygiene over beauty in the production of paper and packaging products.
PaperGard™ is proven to be effective at reducing the presence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, on the surface of paper.
2020 test results show that the PaperGard™ protected papers reduced the viability of the viral strain by over 95% in only 15 minutes, and by 99.9% within 2 hours when tested against ISO 18184*. Learn more here.
How PaperGard™ works
PaperGard™ incorporates Biomaster® antimicrobial technology from the UK’s leading additive specialist, Addmaster.
Biomaster® is highly effective against the growth and proliferation of bacteria and enveloped viruses on porous surfaces such as textiles and paper.
Applications
PaperGard™ by James Cropper is designed for use in applications where surface protection is a priority and where reducing risk from bacteria or viral contamination may be a consideration, including but not exclusively:
- Shopping bags
- Folding boxes
- Greetings cards
- Envelopes
- Medical stationery
- Folders and leaflets
- Other products subject to multiple handling