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2021/04/01

Product press release

[World's first] Proven effectiveness against the new coronavirus! "Polygiene ViralOff" office chair with processed upholstery

~ Preventing infections in offices with the latest processing technology that reduces 99% of viruses within 2 hours ~

ITOKI CORPORATION (Head office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Yoshiro Hirai) is pleased to announce that five office chair fabrics treated with Polygiene ViralOff*, the latest antiviral processing technology from Polygiene K.K. (Head office: Sweden; President: Ulrika Björk), have been proven to reduce SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in the upholstery.

As the spread of the new coronavirus continues, ITOKI has so far adopted the "Post Corona Workplace Guide Book Vol. 1," which summarizes work style rules and infection prevention measures in the office to ensure continued growth. , we have been developing products and creating spaces that meet workplace standards.

The effectiveness of upholstery against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the new coronavirus, has been proven in tests at a testing institution for five office chair products compatible with "ViralOff" treated upholstery released in December 2020. .
(99% reduction in 2 hours based on ISO 18184:2019 test method)
This is the world's first furniture to be treated with the ViralOff processing technology.

“ViralOff” processed upholstery compatible product lineup

nort (note chair)

nona (nona chair)

torte-R (torte R chair)

Monon (Monon Chair)

Eleck (Eleck chair, Eleck SC chair)

release date

December 2020

"Polygiene ViralOff"

Viral-off processing is a processing technology based on silver ions that reduces specific viruses on fibers by 99% within two hours. Viral-off processing helps reduce the risk of infection through textile products.
This processing does not suppress the action of viruses.
Test method: ISO 18184:2019
Test target: ATCC VR-1679 (H3N2), SARS-CoV-2

Antiviral test method

Antiviral testing (ISO18184:2019) confirms the degree to which the infectious titer (number of virus particles capable of infecting cells) of viruses attached to textile products is reduced. Samples inoculated with virus solution (antiviral processed products and standard cloth) are allowed to stand at 25℃ for 2 hours, and then the degree of virus reduction is compared.

"ViralOff" is a registered trademark of Polygiene Co., Ltd.
Please see below for details about "ViralOff".

https://japan.polygiene.com/viraloff/

About Polygiene Co., Ltd.

Founded in 2006, listed on NASDAQ First North in March 2016. As a leading company in antibacterial and deodorizing functions, we currently have contracts with approximately 150 brands around the world, including Adidas, Diesel, and THE NORTH FACE. In May of this year, we announced a new anti-virus function, "ViralOff." As a sustainable and environmentally friendly functional brand that seems to have originated in Northern Europe, it provides cleanliness and peace of mind to its users with its unique branding.

About ITOKI's office-related business

ITOKI CORPORATION was founded in 1890. With the mission statement of "We Design Tomorrow. We Design WORK-Style." the company supports the creation of various “Space," “Environment," and “Place" with a wide lineup of office furniture, logistics equipment, ICT and audiovisual equipment, and building materials and interior equipment. In October 2018, ITOKI opened its new head office, "ITOKI TOKYO XORK" to transform its own WORK-Style and create new value. With the keywords of "freedom" and "autonomy" in mind, the company is challenging itself with new work styles that maximize the discretion of each individual and autonomously design their own work style.