We get this question a lot, so let's break it down!

Antimicrobial coatings work by making the surface of the coating not conducive to microbial germination and outgrowth. Compounds with known antimicrobial activity are imparted throughout the coating at a level dependent upon the chemistry used. (here at phitgrip we use the highest level of silver concentrate possible)

Silver owes its antimicrobial properties to an ion exchange that causes a repression of metabolic functions in microbes and bacterium. Silver has to be incorporated into a structure that controls the release of silver ions. (our ink) Ambient moisture in the air causes a regulated release of silver ions to effectively maintain the antimicrobial surface. As humidity or moisture increases, the silver release rate increases. (thats right, we are even more effective in a sweaty environment like your hand and a weight or shopping cart grip)

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