Musical instruments and hygiene don't make for an easy collar.
Brass and woodwind instruments involve hands and mouths: two areas of the body where germs are present. When we're talking about lots of instruments being shared - such as a classroom environment - then solutions are needed.
That's where antimicrobial technology comes in.
The term "antimicrobial" attracts a lot of attention. But what exactly does it entail, especially when applied to the products we use every day, such as pBone Music instruments? Let's break it down, note by note, and uncover the meaning behind antimicrobial technology.
What Does "Antimicrobial" Mean?
Antimicrobial sustances kill, inactivate or prevent the growth of microbes, such as mold, fungi, parasites, and bacteria
At its core, an antimicrobial product is designed to wage a silent war against microbes, aiming for a reduction of these unseen foes by up to 99.6% from a product's surface. This isn't just about keeping things clean; it's about embedding a product, like a musical instrument, with a protective shield that resonates through its lifespan.
Antimicrobial products are becoming more and more commonplace in our daily lives. Whether it is food packaging, the latest smartphones and technology, or clothing and sportswear, antimicrobial additives improve hygiene...and improve the lifespan of products.
In our musical instruments, we use antimicrobial additives as part of the manufacturing process. This isn't a coating that can rub off or lose impact over time: it's part of the instrument for its lifespan. An instrument like pBuzz uses our antimicrobial mouthpieces to inhibit the growth of mold and fungi: you can even give our plastic mouthpieces a spin in the dishwasher, with no loss in effectiveness of the antimicrobial tech.
Not All Antimicrobials Play the Same Tune
pBone Music instruments use BioMaster, an antimicrobial additive from Addmaster, a Polygiene Group company. Unlike the one-hit wonders of the antimicrobial world, BioMaster's additives are tailored to meld with the materials they protect. These additives aren't just background music; they're integral to the performance, ensuring that products, from a pBone trombone to a computer mouse, not only function in their primary role but also offer protection against microbes.
Incorporating BioMaster's antimicrobial technology into these instruments isn't just about innovation; it's about ensuring that every note played is as safe as it is sound. Every pInstrument mouthpiece uses BioMaster. Whether you pick up a pBuzz, pBone, pTrumpet or any of our other plastic brass instruments, you can be assured that nasty germs and bacteria will not get in the way of your performance.
Antimicrobial technology is also used in other key areas of our instruments to improve their hygiene and longevity.
The end bow of the outer slide both in pBone and pBone mini are manufactured with antimicrobial additives, in an area of the instrument where water and moisture can build up and negatively affect the lifespan of the products. In pTrumpet and pTrumpet hyTech, the leadpipe is designed with antimicrobial technology for the same purpose.
pCorder is a world-first: a completely carbon-neutral, recyclable and fully-antimocribial recorder. The instrument is designed in three parts, so for the ultimate in hygiene and protection, BioMaster additives are used throughout the instrument design.
BioMaster plays a critical role in not just the performance of pBone Music instruments but in the safety and confidence of their users. Antimicrobial technology makes every performance, no matter the scale, a safer, more enjoyable experience for all.
- Want to know more about the antimicrobials used in pInstruments? Read more about antimicrobial technology with Addmaster.
- Our pInstruments use antimicrobial technology...but they are also super easy to keep clean. Head to the FAQs page for guides on how to wash our products (you can even pop our plastic mouthpieces in the dishwasher).
