Tested and proven to deactivate 99.9% of viruses

SINGAPORE - MediaOutReach - 31 August 2020 - Jestac, a leading interiorspecialist company, has launched Lonprotect, Singapore's first antiviral vinyl wallpaperand flooring.  Lonprotect uses an advancedantiviral technology from Japan that is able to reduce the effectiveness ofcontagious viruses by 99.9% within an hour. The technology has been tested on theavian coronavirus and the avian influenza virus (H5N3), which hail from thesame coronavirus family as the flu and COVID-19 viruses.

WithCOVID-19 continuing to be a serious concern around the world, individuals andbusinesses are looking for long-term solutions that ensure safety in theirenvironments. Unlike disinfectants, the antiviral technology in Lonprotectproducts remains effective around the clock and in the long run.

"Intimes of a pandemic, everyone looks for a safer option for their everyday needs.Lonprotect uses an advanced technology that is tested and proven to safeguardagainst viruses. We are glad to be the first to introduce this functional andlow-maintenance wallpaper and flooring solution for anyone looking for theadditional layer of protection within their spaces," says Keith Cheong, Business Development Manager ofJestac.

Howit works

Whenviruses come into contact with a Lonprotect surface, the active agents in thevinyl chloride resin layer destroy the living envelope of the virus. As thevirus cannot survive without its envelope, it cannot replicate and isconsidered inactivated.

Inaddition to having antiviral properties and requiring little to no maintenance,Lonprotect products also inhibit the growth of infection-causing bacteria suchas E.Coli. The vinyl wallpaper prevents the growth of mould and keeps the wallsclean and safe. Tested by scientists from Tottori University in Japan, theantiviral effect of the wallpaper and flooring is proven to be effective in thelong-run.

"Lonprotectantiviral wallpaper and flooring is suitable for places that require people tostay for a longer period of time, such as waiting rooms in clinics and foreignworker dormitories. It is also suited for places with an increased traffic of vulnerablepopulations such as childcare, elderly homes, hospitals and tuition centres.Lonprotect products aid in ensuring a safe environment without the need forconstant human effort," added Keith.

Lonprotectproducts are available in over 200 flooring designs and six readymade designsfor wallpapers. Wallpapers can also be customised with designs that can beprinted in a repeated pattern. More details can befound at www.lonprotect.com.

About Jestac

Established since 1992, Jestac is a leading home and buildinginterior specialist with BCA contractor accreditation. The company is trustedfor its expertise in design and building solutions, backed by an experiencedinstallation team.

Over the past 28 years, Jestac has completed works for a widerange of partners including government agencies, commercial propertydevelopers, architects and facility managers. They are also a 3M AuthorizedDistributor.

Jestac is a bizSafe Level 3 certified company and hasachieved the SY06 Level 3 grading in BCA's Supplier for "Finishing & Building Products" category. It isalso a proud member of the International Window Film Association (IWFA) andSingapore Glass Association (SGA). For more information, go to www.jestac.com.sg.