Disinfectant Resistance: Crucial for Laboratory and Cleanroom Chairs

In laboratories and cleanrooms, furniture must meet the highest hygiene standards. Laboratory and cleanroom chairs, in particular, are exposed daily to strong cleaning and disinfectant agents. Only upholstery with high disinfectant resistance ensures long-term safety and material integrity. Our leatherette and Skintec upholstery have been tested by OETI for disinfectant resistance—a crucial quality and trust factor in demanding work environments.  Cracks and brittlenessCracks and brittlenessCracks and brittleness

Why Disinfetants Damage Many Upholstery Material

In laboratories and cleanrooms, aggressive disinfectants are often used for cleaning. Without resistant surface materials, this frequently leads to:

• Cracks and brittleness
• Discoloration and surface damage
• Material degradation due to loss of plasticizers
• Particle formation — critical in cleanrooms

These damages not only reduce durability but also increase the risk of contamination and compromise hygiene.

OETI-tested: Artifical Leather & Skintec Pass Demanding Tests

Our materials were tested by OETI (Austrian Institute for Ecology, Technology and Innovation) according to industry-specific standards. The result: both Skintec and leatherette are resistant to commonly used disinfectants containing alcohols, aldehydes, quaternary ammonium compounds, peroxides, alkylamines, biguanides, chlorine, alkalis, phenol, or phenolic derivatives.

This makes Bimos artifical leather and Skintec surfaces ideal for laboratory and cleanroom chairs, providing long-term hygiene, high material durability, and maximum safety in disinfectant-intensive work environments.

Material Comparison: Artifical Leather and Skintec in Professional Use

Artifical leather

• Washable
• Low maintenance
• Certified disinfectant resistance
• Soft and comfortable
• PVC- and plasticizer-free
• Fire-tested according to DIN EN 1021-1 and -2

Skintec

• Unique worldwide, exclusive to Bimos
• Easy to clean and washable
• Certified disinfectant resistance
• Outstanding seating comfort
• Shape-retentive
• Durable and resistant to wear
• Conductive in all colors
• Produced with sustainable methods
• Free from harmful substances (phthalates, PVC, and plasticizers)
• Fire-tested according to DIN EN 1021

Why Desinfectant-Resistent Upholstery Save Costs

Investing in OETI-tested materials pays off on multiple levels:

• Longer lifespan for laboratory and cleanroom chairs
• Lower replacement costs due to damaged upholstery
• Stable, audit-compliant hygiene concepts
• High workplace safety through intact surfaces
• Lower operational costs over the product lifecycle

For companies, this means maximum safety and long-term value retention.

Conclusion: OETI-Tested Upholstery Sets New Standards in Labs and Cleanroom

In modern work environments, reliable disinfectant resistance is indispensable. Our leatherette and Skintec upholstery, tested by OETI, provide optimal conditions for safe, hygienic, and durable laboratory and cleanroom chairs.

They combine top material quality with economic efficiency—a clear advantage for any company relying on professional hygiene solutions.