The ozone gas has been used for over 100 years to disinfect, sterilize, render non-toxic water, air, and surfaces in the fields of food, medicine, pharmaceutical, etc. This gas is lethal for various pathogens and for most viruses because it alters their RNA and DNA, and, at high concentrations, it also undermines the capsid, or external protein shell. Several authoritative scientific studies show, it is effective in 99% of cases. Since 2010, the Italian machine manufacturer Tonello have been producing technologies that use ozone reliably and safely. These technologies are also used to sanitize and disinfect garments, accessories, and equipment.
Today, in the midst of the global emergency caused by the COVID-19 virus, Tonello presents their complete sanitizing range, from production to the shop. In fact, the disinfecting technology can be installed on all of Tonello washing and dyeing machines. A specific software upgrade will allow conversion of the ozone technologies already in use for the treatment of denim (Ofree, ECOfree or ECOfree 2) to also allow sanitizing and disinfecting.
The new ‘normal’ and its security concerns
The retail sector, which closed after the Covid-19 outbreak, is starting to revive. Restrictive measures have been eased in many countries, and a new ‘normal’ environment has now been created. The measures to be taken against the virus determine the limits of this normal. For example, how to secure the health of customers in stores and clothing try-ons is discussed as the main issue. In these conversations, the topic of the new normal such as social distancing, staggered entrance, the use of gloves and masks, the use of disinfectant gel is another topic of the store owners, and how they can safely return their business.
Tonello offers SaniCare, a new series of static cabinets, for disinfecting garments, accessories and protective devices. SaniCare cabinets allow garments to be prepared for try-on or sale in minutes.
SaniCare cabinets are safe, easy-to-use, and available in different sizes, in order to meet the needs of various types and sizes of commercial environments. From large spaces in shopping centres to city boutiques, today they can offer their clients an even more salient service. In addition, a more industrial size has been designed for disinfecting during the last phase of garment production, before shipping.
In fact, SaniCare neutralizes most known pathogens. The customer in a shop can thus try on garments with complete confidence; that there are no dangerous viruses, fungi, dermatitis, or other annoying dermatological contamination, etc. lurking on the garments.
It is emphasized that consumer habits have forever changed with the Covid-19 pandemic. End consumers are now making more careful and informed demands. For this reason, both products and sales areas need to become safer. Like many technology companies, Tonello continues to develop new solutions for textiles that respond; to this demand for safety and health. Founded in 1981, the company offers innovative solutions for washing, dyeing and finishing of textile products.