BioProt

In the BioProt project, bio-based and antimicrobial nonvowen materials will be developed for personal protective equipment (PPE), such as surgical mouth-nose protectors, respirators and reusable masks.

An enormous number of different disposable products have been daily used in healthcare. Almost all of them have been made of synthetic and fossil-based raw materials. In the BioProt-project, different bio-based materials will be developed and tested. Organic virus-killing components attached on the surface improve the material properties and provide a competitive advantage over the other products on the market.

Various user surveys made in the project will focus on the mask users’ well-being and safety. New digital technology is applied to monitor online the product performance and user friendliness. Business models, strategies of circular economy, procurement processes and models will be also developed to support the total value and sustainability.