Why Bioserica Is The Future of Clean, Kind Textiles
- 100% plant-derived fibre
- No metal ion coatings
- Fibre naturally breaks down bacteria cell walls
The Antibacterial Lie
LIE #1: Towels are clean
Did you know:
- A damp towel harbors 1 Million+ bacteria per square inch (10x more than a toilet seat, 2x more than a used phone).
- E. coli, staph, mold, and yeast multiply every 20 mins in damp fabric
(Journal of Environmental Health, 2017; NSF International, 2021).
Lie #2: Silver Ion = Safe Antibacterial
Most commercial antibacterial fabrics use silver ion coatings, triclosan, or quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) — these chemicals:
✘ Irritate skin: Disrupt the skin’s natural microbiome (causes dryness, eczema, and sensitivity) + penetrate the bloodstream (FDA, 2022).
✘ Pollute the planet: Silver ions leach into waterways during washing, killing aquatic life + accumulating in soil (EFSA, 2023).
✘ Silver ion coatings lose 50% of their antibacterial power after just 5 washes — meaning the fabric is still toxic but no longer effective. (Textile Research Journal, 2020)
Lie #3: Bamboo fabrics are naturally antibacterial
- While raw, unprocessed bamboo does have natural bacteria-resistant properties, bamboo fabrics used in towels, clothing, and bedding are always chemically processed into rayon or viscose.
- This toxic processing strips away all traces of the original plant—including its natural antibacterial qualities.
(Federal Trade Commission, USA)
Our Innovative Solution
What Bioserica Delivers
Bioserica is a 100% plant-derived fibre engineered to solve the antibacterial lie—naturally:
- 100% plant-based, no metal ion coatings
- PHBV-powered: a plant-derived, biodegradable biopolyester—to fight bacteria by breaking down bacteria cell wall
- Moisture-wicking + germ-resistant: Unlike cotton/bamboo, it repels dampness (the #1 bacteria breeding ground) for long-lasting hygiene.