We understand that selecting the right coating can be difficult when there are different options and strengths within one range. Optimising performance and best value is key. Often the only way to achieve this balance is to evaluate in situ what meets specification and best fits application and production processes. This now becomes much easier through…
As nano-coatings grow in popularity and availability in numerous sectors, the term “nano-ceramics” has entered the space – particularly in association with the automotive sector, where these terms are often interchangeable. So what is a nano-ceramic, what are their benefits and how do they sit within the nano-coatings category? Simon Mercer of Signo-Nanocare UK Ltd,…
Following the announcement from the UK Government, the final easing of lockdown measures will be delayed by four weeks until the 19th July. The aim is to allow the vaccination programme to be accelerated so that 89% of adults will have had one dose and 76% will have had both, helping reduce the cases of…
With hotels and B&B’s being able to open from the 17th May, combined with the recent easing of border restrictions between Wales, England and Scotland, demand for staycations is increasing exponentially. The Camping and Caravanning Club saw its membership increase by a third in March alone and the website Properties.com has seen the demand for…
Following on from the popular BBC tech show ‘Click’ that aired over the weekend, we would like to continue the conversation about cleaning phones. Our mobile phones have become our ‘go to’ bit of kit, they tell us the time, receive our messages and e-mails , entertain us with podcasts, music and TV shows, in…
With a plethora of car paint protection and care products on the market , mirrored by a range of performance claims and pricing , it’s difficult to sort the wheat from the chaff. As such, it can be difficult to know whether you’re getting what you pay for! Recently the advent of SiO2 based nano-ceramics…
Durable clothing that will protect its wearer from any kind of weather, upholstery that is robust and easy to clean: sustainable textiles offer many possibilities. Outdoor clothing, sportswear, workwear, furniture and many other products can be made water and dirt resistant with modern nano technology. Nano-Care offers custom solutions for the production of sustainable textiles.…
“Neverwet” fabric – is a term frequently used to describe textiles, which have been improved by applying a nano-coating and waterproofing to make them more resilient against environmental influences. But how exactly does a fabric become a “neverwet” fabric? There are two main ways to produce reliable, functional “neverwet” textiles: Foulard/padding application This process is…
Heath industry, food industry, care industry and at home – antimicrobial coating is in high demand in all of these areas and with good reason: nanotechnology-based solutions provide optimal protection against bacteria, fungi and many other threats to our health and wellbeing. Antimicrobial coating offers a new and effective way of keeping ‘high-touch’ areas in…