Some of the washrooms at ISSA/Interclean Amsterdam 2016 were equipped with BOTH, Paper Towels and Jet Air Dryers, one on top of the other. The behavior of 3.879 Visitors (2.474 Men and 1.405 Women) drying their hands was observed, in four washrooms, equipped with both Paper Towels and Jet Air Dryers. Among Men, the preference [...]
A very interesting article has appeared on May 19, 2016 in the Blackdailynews section of the CBS website. To read the full article, please use the following link: http://www.blackdailynews.com/2-investigators-hand-dryer-harbors-dirty-secret/ The CBS 2 Investigators scraped, swabbed and collected grime from 12 Dyson Airblade hand dryers in the Chicago area, following the guidance and protocol set by Loyola University [...]
Single-use towels offer the most hygienic way to reduce the risk of the transmission of viruses when drying hands in the washroom.New independent research has found that single-use paper towels are the most effective way to dry one’s hands in the washroom and reduce the risk of the transmission of viruses. The study indicates that [...]
With the objective of raising awareness of the most efficient and hygienic ways to dry the hands, the European Tissue Symposium is launching a written essay competition.Title of Essay:“What is the most hygienic way to dry your hands?”Fourth year medical student, Sarah Freeston, has scooped the prize in the 2015 European Tissue Symposium Essay Competition [...]
At ISSA Interclean ETS in-depth session on May 11th has shared the latest research on hand hygiene and optimal dryingBrussels, Belgium – January 19, 2016 - The European Tissue Symposium (ETS) has participated at ISSA/Interclean Amsterdam 2016. As well as taking a booth, in the conference programme ETS [...]
ICPIC is a renowned International Conference on Prevention and Infection Control, promoted by the World Health Organization.ETS also participated in the ICPIC 2015 Congress in Geneva, Switzerland, with a dedicated symposium presentation on hand hygiene and a booth where visitors could obtain more information. A perfect opportunity to inform some of the 800 delegates attending to the Congress on following information: “Contamination [...]
The European Tissue Paper Industry Association supports the use of fibres from sustainable and legally managed forests. ETS particularly encourages the use of third party certification as one of the best ways to ensure that suppliers meet these requirements.The Tissue industry applauds the two leading forestry certification systems: PEFC and FSC and believes that they [...]
A University of Westminster peer-reviewed and published study suggests single use towels are the most hygienic way to dry hands after visiting the washroomNew research by the University of Westminster, commissioned by ETS, the European Tissue Symposium, suggests that single use towels are the most hygienic way to dry hands after visiting the washroom. Despite [...]
Jet air and warm air driers contaminate air in washrooms and may be unsuitable for use in healthcare settings. Bacteria propelled into the air and onto users and by-standers risks cross contamination between healthcare workers and general publicThe peer reviewed study, performed by Prof. Mark Wilcox of the Leeds University and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trusts concludes that [...]
As manufacturers of single use products, the Tissue Sector is committed to promoting sustainable development through its business activities and this includes the use of different fibre raw materials. The tissue industry makes a range of different products for different hygiene applications. The decision of a manufacturer to use recovered or new fibres depends upon [...]
