Desso's carpet can help Asthma patients in MENA region

摘要

A revolutionary carpet that ensures cleaner air in hospitals and offices could provide relief for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region's asthma sufferers, and may also help to lower healthcare costs. DESSO AirMaster, developed and patented by European carpet manufacturer Desso, is able to capture and retain potentially harmful fine dust, lowering the concentration of fine dust particles in the indoor air by as much as eight times, compared to hard floors, and four times lower than standard carpet. This Desso engineered product has a unique structure ensuring dust is easily released during vacuum cleaning. The ribbed structure and the open spaces between the thick and fine yarns allow optimal air circulation. Tests performed by BOND Textile Research, using AirMaster versus standard structured loop pile carpet, indicate that during vacuum cleaning, the airspeed at the core of the carpet structure is 55 per cent higher compared to standard carpet, resulting in an improved dust release.