Untreated Disposable Curtains

Endurocide® Untreated Curtains are the perfect, economical solution for healthcare areas which have high patient turnover and/or areas where hospital curtains may become easily soiled, such as in the following areas: 

Due to the nature of polypropylene and the fact that the curtains are designed to be disposable, Endurocide® Untreated Curtains should be removed after up to 3 months of use in-situ, or earlier if visibly soiled. 

Each hospital will have its own specific protocols and assessments regarding the changing of curtains and these should be adhered to.  We would however recommend that all curtains should be replaced when visibly dirty.

Any timescales provided/referenced are always offered as a guideline only and under no circumstances whatsoever constitute a guarantee.

When choosing the type of hook you order with your curtain, it’s important that you order the correct size to fit your railing – and with so many types of railings available worldwide, this is sometimes easier said than done!

There are two ways to help ensure the hook will be suitable for your railing:

	Hook measurements: take the measurements of your existing hooks. The two dimensions you require are head/glider width (A) and neck width (B).
	Railing measurements: if available, use the inner measurements of your railing. The two dimensions you require are inner width (X) and channel width (Y).
	These measurements will make sure your hook fits in your railing and is neither too big (won’t fit) nor too small (will fall out)!

As a quick guide to our different types of hooks, please see the information below:

Hook Type	Order Code	Image	Head width (A)	Neck width (B)	Suitable for railing system*
Quick-Fit	QF		10.0mm	4.0mm	Silent Gliss 6100
Wheeled	WH		9.5mm	4.5mm	Silent Gliss 6100
Large-Top	LT		14.0mm	3.0mm	Movatrack 100
Wide-Wheeled	WWH		12.0mm	4.5mm	Movatrack 100
Metal-Bar Wide-Wheeled	MWW		12.0mm	4.5mm	Movatrack 100
U-Type	U		N/A**	N/A**	Marlux Fast-Fit

If you would like a sample pack of the different hooks we have available, please contact us.

Please note: it is important to ensure that the same hook is used throughout your Curtain.  You should never mix hooks types or hook suppliers on one Curtain, as even similar type hooks can have significant differences in dimensions.  To ensure uniform glide of your Curtain in the railing, rails should be regularly cleaned, free from obstacles or gaps and all hooks should be hung at the same height.  Bio Technics accepts no responsibility for the performance of railings.

* The railings given are examples of commonly available systems – it is not meant to suggest that this is the only system that these hooks are suitable for use with.

** The X and Y measurements are not applicable to our U-Type hooks as these are designed to fit over the railing.

No: it is not advised to clean any of our curtains by any mechanical means.  When any of our curtains become visibly soiled, they should always be replaced.

It is advised that Endurocide® Untreated Curtains are not placed in areas where they are exposed to prolonged direct sunlight.

The polypropylene material the curtains are made from is not UV resistant and may suffer accelerated ageing as a result. This will lead to a loss in tensile strength and elasticity of the curtains. This will become visible as “pilling”. This is caused by the fibres in the polypropylene becoming brittle with UV exposure and coming loose from the main fibre chains and breaking down.

This effect is normally only observed after several months in direct sunlight.

No: it is recommended that Endurocide® Untreated Curtains are taken down when disinfecting with a misting/fogging machine.  The use of peroxide is also likely to affect the labels affixed to the curtains. This will be visible a discoloration of the lettering of the curtain label.

Yes: every box of Endurocide^® Curtains includes an Instruction Sheet in order to give our end users clear information on how to use and get the most out of their curtains.

• To download a copy, please click here.

Endurocide^® Curtains are available in the following pack sizes:

• For further details on the product options of our curtains, please see the Product Options tab.

All Endurocide® Curtains are manufactured from 100% recyclable polypropylene.  However, as the curtains are designed to come in contact with potential hospital pathogens, we would recommend that after use, Endurocide® Curtains be disposed of as hospital waste or in accordance with local regulations.

For those customers concerned with the whole life of their products, there is the possibility of incinerating the curtains after use for their calorific value.  Polypropylene has a high calorific value and one full width curtain could potentially generate enough energy to light a standard light bulb for an hour and a half. 

However, any hospital specific protocols or local regulations concerning the safe disposal of clinical waste should always be adhered to.

Yes:  Endurocide® Untreated Disposable Curtains are currently available from the NHS Supply Chain in England and Wales.

For further information and links to the NHS Supply Chain website, please click here.