Vivothreads Overview
Vivothreads focuses on developing textile technology that integrates antimicrobial properties into natural fibers. The company specializes in creating smart fibers and textile products for various applications, including the medical, military, cosmetic, home textile, and clothing industries. The key innovation involves enhancing fibers at the molecular level while maintaining their inherent quality. These fibers are designed to have properties such as antibacterial and anti-odor functions, contributing to practical improvements in various everyday applications.
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$5.0MDec 2016
Latest News
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https://www.jpost.com/health-science/amid-pandemic-panic-infused-cotton-can-beat-corona-and-staph-infections-618998
Argaman Technologies, an Israeli company, has developed a process for turning cotton fibers into a defensive wall of copper-infused fabric, which denies entry to germs and bacteria. The companys product is seen as a potent protection from the coronavirus. Argaman has received an order from Hong Kong for disposable face masks. The companys masks, which are deadly on contact to bacteria and viruses, are in production and will soon be available through an Amazon store. Argaman has also completed a test at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School that demonstrated a 25% reduction in health care-associated infections by changing patients’ gowns and bedding to its self-sterilizing copper-infused textiles.
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New antiviral masks from Israel may help stop deadly coronavirus
Israeli companies Sonovia and Argaman are developing reusable facemasks to help combat the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus. Sonovias technology infuses antiviral, antimicrobial zinc and copper oxide nanoparticles into textiles for facemasks. The company is seeking partners to help distribute the masks as an emergency measure. Argaman is nearing commercialization of a reusable, washable, breathable antiviral facemask called Bio-Block. The first 20,000 Bio-Block masks are in production and will retail for about $50.
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| Sector | Industrial Technologies |
Funding
| Total funding | $5M |
| Last funding | $5M |
| Stage | Mature |
| Rounds | 1 |
| Investors | 1 |
Team Members
2
Employees: 1-10
Web & Social Links
| Website | vivothreads.com |
Locations
HaArig St 6, Migdal HaEmek, Israel
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Vivothreads Business
Business models
B2B
Product stage
Released
Employees
1-10
Sector
Industrial TechnologiesMaterial Innovations & ApplicationsTarget Customer
Industrial ManufacturingManufacturing FacilitiesTravel & TourismHospitalityHotelsHealthcare & Life SciencesHealthcareProvidersLife SciencesCosmeticsCommerce & RetailConsumer GoodsBeauty & CosmeticsCore Technology
Materials & SubstancesRaw MaterialsTags (10)
hospitalstextilefabricshealthcare-providershotelshygienecosmetic-companiesmedical-devicesnonwoven-fabricinfectionGeographic Markets
United StatesJapanIndiaIsraelEuropeVivothreads Financials
$5M
Total funding
Undisclosed
Capital raised
$5M
Last funding
Mature
Funding stage
1
Total rounds
1
Investors
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$5.0MDec 2016
Private Equity Funding
Seed
Dec 2016
$5M
Undisclosed Investor(s)
Vivothreads Lifecycle
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time
$5.0MDec 2016
All Events
Seed
Dec 2016
$5M
Undisclosed Investor(s)
Vivothreads News
2 articles
growth-positive
https://www.jpost.com/health-science/amid-pandemic-panic-infused-cotton-can-beat-corona-and-staph-infections-618998
Argaman Technologies, an Israeli company, has developed a process for turning cotton fibers into a defensive wall of copper-infused fabric, which denies entry to germs and bacteria. The companys product is seen as a potent protection from the coronavirus. Argaman has received an order from Hong Kong for disposable face masks. The companys masks, which are deadly on contact to bacteria and viruses, are in production and will soon be available through an Amazon store. Argaman has also completed a test at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School that demonstrated a 25% reduction in health care-associated infections by changing patients’ gowns and bedding to its self-sterilizing copper-infused textiles.
CustomersExpand
growth-positive
New antiviral masks from Israel may help stop deadly coronavirus
Israeli companies Sonovia and Argaman are developing reusable facemasks to help combat the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus. Sonovias technology infuses antiviral, antimicrobial zinc and copper oxide nanoparticles into textiles for facemasks. The company is seeking partners to help distribute the masks as an emergency measure. Argaman is nearing commercialization of a reusable, washable, breathable antiviral facemask called Bio-Block. The first 20,000 Bio-Block masks are in production and will retail for about $50.
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Vivothreads Team
Rochelle Wiesel
Head of Operations
Employee Info
| Employees (range) | 1-10 |
| Exact count | 7 |
| Team members | 2 |
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Admin Info
| Confidence | 99/100 |
| Missing | video or image, markets |
| BI Verification | Natalia Golczar |
| Registrar ID | 514830934 |
| Phone | +972505865808 |
| Creator | Raz Zohar |
| Creator email | raz@platterz.ca |
| Last updater | Maor Perlov |
| Updater email | maor.perlov@sncentral.org |
| Last update | 2023-12-18T00:00:00.000Z |
| Created | 2014-09-22T00:00:00.000Z |
| Claimed | Yes |