AS sustainability, durability, and cleanliness move to the forefront of flooring design, manufacturers face growing pressure to deliver surfaces that perform beyond aesthetics.
Today’s flooring must withstand heavy use, resist microbial growth, and meet eco-conscious building standards. In response, advanced coating technologies are emerging as key to creating cleaner, longer lasting, and more resilient flooring solutions.
‘A novel multifunctional coating platform’
In its own words, Microban details AkoTech, which it describes as its latest multifunctional antimicrobial coating platform, which it adds is specifically engineered to enhance surface durability, reduce microbial impact, and maintain long-term product integrity – all through a single, seamlessly integrated application:
This multifunctional coating platform offers various benefits that can work simultaneously, such as:
- Antimicrobial protection: Inhibits the growth of bacteria and fungi, ensuring the longevity of coated surfaces
- Chemical resistance: Protects coated surfaces from the damaging effects of chemical substances
- UV stability: Prevents degradation caused by ultraviolet light exposure
- Sustainability features: Uses heavy-metal-free ingredients to reduce the environmental impact
Designed for the demands of modern flooring
AkoTech addresses several key demands in the flooring sector, including enhanced durability and wear. The technology protects flooring from the rigours of daily use, helping to maintain its integrity and appearance over time.
This can reduce maintenance requirements and extend a product’s lifespan – an increasingly important consideration for users looking to maximise value and minimise life cycle costs.
Unlike temporary solutions applied post-installation, AkoTech is seamlessly integrated during manufacturing, delivering built-in protection that lasts the product’s lifetime. This proactive approach ensures the coating won’t wear off, wash away, or require reapplication, making it a truly durable solution for modern flooring. In addition to its long-lasting performance, AkoTech’s antimicrobial properties actively inhibit the growth of microbes on treated surfaces, working in tandem with regular cleaning routines to maintain cleaner environments.
Versatile formulation and integration options
AkoTech is available as a starting point formulation (used as is or customised if desired), a ready-to-use formulation, or a liquid concentrate (requiring the addition of water). The technology is integrated into products during manufacturing using a coating application process, such as roll or spray coating. These options provide a versatile solution for flooring manufacturers working across a broad product portfolio.
Additionally, the formulation can be adapted to suit a variety of production processes, streamlining its integration into existing manufacturing processes and making AkoTech a viable option for many diverse materials.
A strategic advantage for flooring brands
AkoTech’s multifunctionality offers several advantages over traditional single-function coatings, enhancing performance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. By integrating multiple properties into a single solution, multifunctional coatings address complex requirements and contribute to the overall advancement of materials technology.
In an increasingly competitive marketplace, technologies such as AkoTech offer flooring manufacturers a clear path to product differentiation.
Buyers are looking beyond surface-level features – they want intelligent solutions that simplify maintenance, deliver real-world performance advantages, and address durability concerns. AkoTech addresses all three, backed by the suite of services that comes with a Microban brand partnership, including formulation, sales, marketing and regulatory support.
To learn how AkoTech can empower you to bring more robust, innovative flooring solutions to market, visit the Microban website.
AkoTech is currently available for sale in the US and Asia only. Microban and AkoTech are registered trademarks of Microban Products Company.
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