Sustainable natural leather with built-in antimicrobial performance. Provides best in class hygiene.
All the performance and sustainability benefits of our fine Scottish leather, incorporating Polygiene BioMaster™ technology integrated at the manufacturing stage. A sustainable natural material that eliminates 80% of microbes on the surface within 15 minutes and over 99% of bacteria and viruses∗ from leather surfaces within 24 hours.
Muirhead ActiveHygiene Leather is available on all bespoke orders. We will work with you to develop a unique antimicrobial leather with the perfect colour, substance, performance and experience for your brand and your customers.
Aviation
An immediate solution to the challenges of Covid-19. The self-disinfecting natural leather eliminates 80% of microbes on the surface within 15 minutes and over 99% of bacteria and viruses* from cabin seat surfaces within 24 hours. Turnaround times are reduced and passenger confidence increased.
Passenger transport
Available right now on bespoke leather orders, Polygiene BioMasterTM technology is built-in to the leather during manufacturing, meaning that it’s long-lasting, durable and always-on, working to disinfect seat surfaces and permanently protect your leather.
Upholstery and custom projects
Muirhead ActiveHygiene Leather increases hygiene and customer confidence, without compromising performance, appearance or sustainability. Natural leather that eliminates 99% of bacteria and viruses* while looking and feeling as great as always.
Muirhead ActiveHygiene Leather
All the quality and benefits you expect from our high performance leather, with added antimicrobial properties. The most beautiful, durable, sustainable leather with enhanced hygiene built-in.
Industry-leading Polygiene BioMaster™ technology is integrated into the leather during manufacturing for permanent, always-on protection.
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Self-disinfecting
Eliminates 80% of microbes on the surface within 15 minutes, and 99% virus-free within 24 hours of any viral contact, even without cleaning.
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Always working
Treatment is always-on, built-in to the leather as part of our sustainable manufacturing process.
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Proven protection
Tested to reduce viruses by over 99% – including SARS-CoV-2, H3N2 and H1N1 (ISO18184:2019).
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Customer confidence
Reassuring benefits are easily communicated and marketing communications can be supplied.
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Speeds up cleaning
Self-disinfecting leather removes the need for additional sanitising of your leather surfaces.
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Proven durability
Tested to 50,000 cycles on the Martindale abrasion rub test (ISO 12947-2).
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No compromises
The same reliable Muirhead supply chain and lead times, as always.
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Sustainable by Nature
The world’s lowest carbon leather, treated using silver recovered from end of life electronic products.
*Test by GSC to ISO22196 antimicrobial
**SARS-CoV-2, H3N2 and H1N1 - according to ISO18184:2019. Polygiene BioMaster™ does not prevent diseases but protects the treated material.
