Endurocide® Antimicrobial & Sporicidal Hospital Curtains are ready to work as soon as you take them out of the box and have been independently tested and shown to kill pathogens in seconds.

If you would like more information about the testing that has been conducted on our Endurocide® Antimicrobial & Sporicidal Hospital Curtains, please visit our 'Laboratory Testing' or 'Peer Review' tabs, or contact us for more details on:

• Tel: +44 (0) 1561 361515
• Email: info@endurocide.com 

Endurocide® Printed Curtains have been designed to be used wherever Infection Control & Infection Prevention is of paramount concern.

We would recommend that Endurocide® Printed Curtains should be used in, amongst others, Intensive Care Wards, High Dependency Units, Isolation Wards, Burn Units, Cardiology Wards, General Surgery Wards, Maternity Wards, Neonatal Wards and Orthopaedic Wards.

Please refer to the table below for more information:

All Endurocide® Curtains should be stored at ambient temperatures (i.e. 25°C max) and out of UV light.

Polypropylene remains stable for approximately 12 months (if stored as above), but after this time will start to gradually degrade.  This degradation process will occur at a faster rate in the presence of warm/high temperatures, humid conditions and most importantly in the presence of UV light.

Yes: every box of curtains includes an Instruction Sheet in order to give our end users clear information on how to use and get the most out of their curtains. To download a copy, please click here.

No: it is not advised to clean any of our curtains by any mechanical means - disposable curtains are designed to be replaced when visibly soiled. Regarding Endurocide® Printed Curtains, wiping or cleaning them may affect the performance of the patented sporicidal formulation coated onto the curtain surface. The curtains are designed to kill pathogens in situ and do not require any cleaning to improve function.  When any of our curtains become visibly soiled, they should always be replaced.

No: it is recommended that Endurocide® Printed Curtains are taken down when disinfecting with a misting/fogging machine. The peroxide used in such operations may react with the patented formulation and over time reduce the effectiveness against pathogens. The use of peroxide is also likely to affect the labels affixed to the curtains. This will be visible a discoloration of the lettering of the curtain label.

It is advised that Endurocide® Printed Curtains are not placed in areas where they are exposed to prolonged direct sunlight.

Although the curtains will still be effective against pathogens, the polypropylene material the curtains are made from is not UV resistant and may suffer accelerated ageing as a result. This will lead to a loss in tensile strength and elasticity of the curtains. This will become visible as “pilling”. This is caused by the fibres in the polypropylene becoming brittle with UV exposure and coming loose from the main fibre chains and breaking down.

This effect is normally only observed after several months in direct sunlight.

Any timescales provided/referenced are always offered as a guideline only and under no circumstances whatsoever constitute a guarantee.

Due to the nature of polypropylene and the fact that the curtains are designed to be disposable, Endurocide® Printed Hospital Curtains should be removed after up to 12 months of use in-situ, or earlier if visibly soiled. 

Each hospital will have its own specific protocols and assessments regarding the changing of curtains and these should be adhered to.  We would however recommend that all curtains should be replaced whenever they are visibly dirty.

Any timescales provided/referenced are always offered as a guideline only and under no circumstances whatsoever constitute a guarantee.

No:  Whilst Endurocide® Sporicidal Printed Curtains have been independently tested to be antimicrobially and sporicidally effective, the actual length of curtain use achieved will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to: individual hospital practices; the natural longevity of polypropylene; the risk of the curtain being soiled from items such as blood, urine and general spills; etc.  Curtains should always be replaced when visibly soiled.

Any timescales provided/referenced are always offered as a guideline only and under no circumstances whatsoever constitute a guarantee.

All Endurocide® Curtains are manufactured from 100% recyclable polypropylene.  However, as the curtains are designed to come in contact with potential hospital pathogens, we would recommend that after use, Endurocide® Curtains be disposed of as hospital waste or in accordance with local regulations.

For those customers concerned with the whole life of their products, there is the possibility of incinerating the curtains after use for their calorific value.  Polypropylene has a high calorific value and one full width curtain could potentially generate enough energy to light a standard light bulb for an hour and a half. 

However, any hospital specific protocols or local regulations concerning the safe disposal of clinical waste should always be adhered to.

Endurocide Curtains are available in the following pack sizes:

For further details on the product options of our curtains, please see here.

When choosing the type of hook you order with your curtain, it’s important that you order the correct size to fit your railing - and with so many types of railings available worldwide, this is sometimes easier said than done!

There are two ways to help ensure the hook will be suitable for your railing:

Hook measurements: take the measurements of your existing hooks. The two dimensions you require are head/glider width (A) and neck width (B).
Railing measurements: if available,use the inner measurements of your railing. The two dimensions you require are inner width (X) and channel width (Y).
These measurements will make sure your hook fits in your railing and is neither too big (won't fit) nor too small (will fall out)!

 As a quick guide to our different types of hooks, please see the information below:

Hook Type	Order Code	Image	Head width (A)	Neck width (B)	Suitable for railing system*
QUICK-FIT	QF		10.0mm	4.0mm	Silent Gliss 6100
WHEELED	WH		9.5mm	4.5mm	Silent Gliss 6100
LARGE-TOP	LT		14.0mm	3.0mm	Movatrack 100
WIDE-WHEELED	WWH		12.0mm	4.5mm	Movatrack 100
U-TYPE	U		N/A**	N/A**	Marlux Fast-Fit

 If you would like a sample pack of the different hooks we have available, please contact us.

 Please note: it is important to ensure that the same hook is used throughout your Curtain.  You should never mix hooks types or hook suppliers on one Curtain, as even similar type hooks can have significant differences in dimensions.  To ensure uniform glide of your Curtain in the railing, rails should be regularly cleaned, free from obstacles or gaps and all hooks should be hung at the same height.  Bio Technics accepts no responsibility for the performance of railings.

* The railings given are examples of commonly available systems - it is not meant to suggest that this is the only system that these hooks are suitable for use with.

** The X and Y measurements are not applicable to our U-Type hooks as these are designed to fit over the railing.

Both of our Endurocide® Hospital Curtains will fit most popular track systems as we supply in four different hanging systems:

1: UNIVERSAL EYELETS

Works with existing systems and hooks (no hooks supplied).

• Sporicidal Curtains have red eyelets
• Untreated Curtains have white eyelets

2: QUICK-FIT

Comes complete with standard one-piece hooks, designed to fit in most rail systems.

3: U-TYPE*

Designed to fit on existing track systems.

4: WHEELED HOOK*

Includes integral wheels for smoother movement (two widths available)

*Available on request - MOQs may apply.

All our Endurocide® Curtains are made from 100% polypropylene which has a very low environmental impact when compared with other types of synthetic or traditional materials.

In addition, the liquid used to impregnate our Endurocide® Antimicrobial & Sporicidal Curtains is water-based.

Yes, both Endurocide® Antimicrobial & Sporicidal Hospital Curtains and Endurocide® Untreated Disposable Curtains meet the following International Fire Retardant Standards:

• UK & Europe - BS 5867 Part 2 Types B&C: 2008
• USA & Canada - NFPA 701: 2010
• Australia & New Zealand - AS 2755.2-1985 and AS 1530.2-1993 Part 2

For copies of the certificates, please contact us.