Sustainable Products

Some of the sustainable products manufactured by Birlacril are:

Amicor™

Amicor, a unique fibre with anti-bacterial and anti-fungal additives is owned and managed by The Thai Acrylic Fiber Co Ltd (TAF), a company that was incorporated in 1987. Part of the corporate behemoth Aditya Birla group, it has a wide and deep presence in textiles.

Amicor is an intelligent anti-microbial fibre. Due to the unique fibre structure, the additives are diffused slowly - providing long lasting protection inside beds, bedding, furnishings and carpets. Amicor comes in various forms and they deliver a variety of effects and benefits for the end user.

Amicor technology has long been a tried, tested and trusted antimicrobial fibre technology, renowned for its durability and effectiveness. Amicor has in recent years been re-formulated and now uses a long standing Sanitized chemistry as the active ingredient that delivers safe and effective control of a wide range of bacteria and fungi and as a consequence of this delivers freshness to textiles and control of the dust mite allergen in household textiles.

As a non-topical application, there is minimal loss of the hygiene function additive to the environment during manufacture, during yarn and fabric processing, dyeing and finishing and in final consumer use and laundering.

This switch to a Sanitized chemistry brings the Amicor technology into full compliance with the Biocidals Directive Regulation (BPR) in Europe, which is crucial for its use in the European Market.

Amicor continues to enjoy compliance with OEKO-TEX and REACH legislations.

The various categories of Amicor fibre includes:

• Home Textiles
  Amicor in beds & beddings or furnishing & carpets, the gentle, safe and soft fibre helps improve indoor air quality and keeps the room environment healthy.
• Apparels
  Anytime freshness in clothes is made possible with Amicor. Be it shoes, socks, uniforms or trainers, the self-replenishing Amicor fibres provide lasting hygiene and a pure feel.
• Healthcare
  Amicor is the most effective and durable 'intelligent' fibre that achieves 'good microbial control' across most textile materials in the healthcare environment.
• Pet Care
  Amicor's freshness is extended even to Animal Care whereby pet dogs and cats can now snuggle up and enjoy the softness and comfort of Amicor bed & blanket.

Key Benefits

• Anti-bacterial, anti-odour
• Anti-fungal, anti-house dust mite
• Durable, long-lasting action
• Clinically tested with proven benefits
• Gentle, safe and soft

Applications

• Socks, inner wear and outer wear
• Bed and bedding
• Medical uniforms and textiles
• Mops and wipes

Certification

REACH SVHC, Allergy UK “Seal of Approval”