An absolute break-through and a crucial cornerstone in the production and research process promoted by Casalgrande Padana for architectural ceramics innovation.
Nothing happens by chance, especially in the industrial innovation trade. This is why Casalgrande Padana porcelain stoneware products provide a very comprehensive offer range, capable of combining aesthetic and finish contents with excellent technical performance.
Bios, a line of fully vitrified porcelain stoneware through body tiles, is part of this innovative product range, developed on a research effort carried out by Casalgrande Padana in cooperation with the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Department of Biomedical Science, Microbiology. As opposed to other products finished with a superficial coating, which are no match to it when it comes to anti-bacterial performance and last, Bios is the result of an innovative production process.
During the process phases the ceramic material is blended with mineral particles that trigger an extremely effective anti-bacterial reaction.
The bactericide action induced by this specific treatment does not change with time and, contrary to the other active principles, does not need light to activate and in the presence of humidity (traditionally a breeding ground for bacterial flora to develop), its beneficial properties are further enhanced. After enduring a number of very strict lab tests the product, a patented brand new solution, turned out to be highly effective, since it is capable of removing 99.9% of the four bacteria strains most commonly found in confined spaces: Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcusfaecalis, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
To this purpose it is worth underlining that, in terms of anti-bacterial performance, the scientific community does not consider values that are lower than 90%, hence the products that do not accomplish the minimum level may not be considered antibacterial.
Uch results, documented by the University of Modena, confirm the remarkable application potential of the product whenever high hygiene, cleanliness, safety and ease of maintenance standards are required, such as: healthcare facilities, analysis and research laboratories, nurseries, kindergartens, schools, swimming pools, sports centres, beauty spas, locker rooms, service rooms, private and collective kitchens, cafeterias, restaurants, food industry and stores, etc.
Available in all Granitogres, Padana Gres and Padana Plus line series, Bios may be used for any other dwelling context, where the outstanding properties of Casalgrande Padana porcelain stoneware can be combined with the mentioned properties. As far as aesthetic and combinational solutions are concerned there are no limits: finishes, colours and sizes may be selected depending of the specific project requirements. Another added value, besides the fact that the anti-bacterial particles are set deep into the tile body and not only on its surface, is the possibility of supplying the Bios ceramic elements in the natural, polished or glazed versions; the range of products is now so comprehensive as to fulfil any requirements. Nothing happens by chance, especially in the industrial innovation trade - reads the opening line - and the process undertaken by Casalgrande Padana to accomplish Bios bears quite an eloquent demonstrates so.