 set to give aircraft interiors a lift
Oxford, UK P2i Ltd, the pioneering nanoscale enhancer of products, is set to give airline companies the edge with its groundbreaking ion mask™ enhancement for cabin trim, seats, carpets and uniforms. Originally developed as a military technology to protect soldiers from chemical attack, ion mask™ applies a protective layer, just nanometres thick, over the surface of the material by means of an ionised gas or “plasma”.
Without changing the look, feel or breathability of the fabric, the ion mask™ treated material becomes super hydrophobic – making coffee and red wine spills roll off the surface like beads of mercury. Uniforms remain breathable, allowing cabin staff to keep cool, but become highly resistant to food and drink stains. In addition, food odours are repelled, keeping the cabin fresher for longer.
“In a fiercely competitive sector such as the airline industry, keeping the cabin immaculate is vital - in particular during long haul flights, “explains P2i Ltd’s Technical Director, Dr Stephen Coulson. “We have demonstrated ion mask™ to a number of leading airlines around the world who are currently considering treating their first class cabin areas and uniforms to stay one step ahead of the competition.”
“Certain test criteria must be passed in order to qualify enhanced fabrics as flight
safe. P2i has worked alongside a number of industry test houses, with many years’ experience in the aircraft sector, to prove that the ion mask™ technology meets all the necessary criteria,” adds Dr Coulson.            
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