ZenPlugs Celebrates Ten Years of Being Protected by SteriTouch Antimicrobial Technology
● ZenPlugs celebrates 10 years since the first integration of SteriTouch antimicrobial protection into its range of earpieces and plugs.
● Earpieces - compatible with the majority of earphones, in-ear monitors and stethoscopes.
● Earplugs - perfect for swimming, sleeping, surfing and noise cancellation.
● SteriTouch additives are shown to kill 99.99% of tested bacteria.
Ten years ago British specialists in moulded earpieces and plugs, ZenPlugs, incorporated SteriTouch antimicrobial technology into its range of universal mouldable kits for the first time. From initial inquiry to its most recent milestone, the marriage of the two products has been an incredible success and is a great testimony to the value and development of the British manufacturing industry.
The unique ZenPlugs kit utilises a specialised material to allow the user to shape and mould a bespoke set of comfortable and long-lasting earpieces or plugs, without the need for professional equipment.
Suitable for a variety of activities and lifestyles, ZenPlugs earpieces are compatible with the majority of wired and Bluetooth earphones, in-ear monitors, stethoscopes and earbuds. ZenPlugs also offers a range of moulded earplugs that provide a snug fit and watertight seal, making them the ultimate solution for swimming, sleeping, surfing and noise cancellation. Furthermore, ZenPlugs earplugs are developed with longevity in mind, allowing the user to remould and heal them if damaged.
“We love using SteriTouch in our products, it’s so easy to incorporate and it gives our users peace of mind,” said Dr Toby Bateson, Inventor of ZenPlugs.
The SteriTouch additive is compounded into the material to ensure the even distribution of the active substance throughout each earpiece and plug, embedding its antimicrobial properties into the polymer for the lifetime of the product.
Developed by Radical Materials Ltd, the specialist SteriTouch additive harnesses the natural antimicrobial properties of silver to significantly reduce the number of harmful microorganisms present on the surface of the material. Tested by independent UK laboratories using the ISO 22196 method, ZenPlugs earpieces and earplugs have been confirmed to reduce up to 99.99% of tested surface bacteria, including Staphylococcus Aureus and Pseudomonas Aeruginosa. These specific microbes are responsible for causing the majority of ear infections and can become significantly prevalent in users of earpieces and earplugs.
Click here to learn more about SteriTouch technology.
Media Contacts: Jack Wiggins; Radical Materials; 01495 211400; jackw@radicalmaterials.com
The SteriTouch brand encompasses a broad range of antimicrobial additives designed to deliver exemplary performance against bacteria, mould, fungi and viruses. The additives are available for most materials, including polymers, silicone, rubber, paints, coatings & textiles, and will provide robust, long term efficacy in even the most demanding of applications. Independent testing has consistently demonstrated that materials containing SteriTouch additives will reduce the population of microorganisms such as E. coli, MRSA, Pseudomonas, Aspergillus, Human coronavirus and SARS-CoV-2 by 93%-99.9999% within 24 hours.
About Radical Materials: the SteriTouch parent company
The company was founded in 2003 as SteriTouch Ltd, a technically focused antimicrobial specialist in a sector dominated by marketing companies. SteriTouch has since become one of the most recognised and respected antimicrobial brands, supplying materials globally and working with a broad range of clients such as World Dryer, Universal Electronics, Deflecto, Sennheiser, Addis Housewares, Rustoleum and Crown Paints.
Through continuous research, development and investment, the company has expanded its portfolio to include other specialised materials: Konduct thermally conductive polymer compounds and masterbatches; SCOPIC X-ray and metal detectable materials to reduce foreign body contaminants in food processing; Freshfibres textile treatments and yarns, and SteriType workspace protection solutions, including antimicrobial keyboards, mice, keyboard covers & surface protection film.
In recognition of its increasingly diverse nature, in 2019 the company name was changed to Radical Materials Ltd, encompassing the existing SteriTouch, Konduct, SCOPIC & SteriType brands and ensuring scope for further expansion.
Radical is committed to being a fully integrated company, investing in the capabilities required to ensure every product delivers optimal performance and to deliver solutions when others have struggled. Radical is able to take a new product from initial concept, through product development, testing, validation and production entirely in-house, meaning even complex custom materials can be delivered within days, rather than months.